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At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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Global Leveraged Finance

The Global Leveraged Finance team is part of CIBC’s Global Investment Banking group and is responsible for originating and executing opportunistic and event-driven leveraged loan and high yield bond transactions on behalf of the Firm’s corporate and financial sponsor clients. The Global Leveraged Finance team works in partnership with internal stakeholders including Investment Banking Industry Coverage, Corporate Banking, Credit & Market Risk, Global Markets and Commercial Banking to drive debt financing solutions for key CIBC clients.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Director on the Global Leveraged Finance team, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day execution of live deals (across both High Yield Bonds and Term Loans), leading internal processes as well as driving marketing activity alongside other senior originators. You will run financial models, complete financial and credit analysis, review and structure documentation, drive materials for internal approval committees, syndication purposes and marketing efforts. You will also provide instructions and learning opportunities to more junior team members. This requires strong quantitative skills and the capacity to work on several transactions in parallel, which requires good organization skills and strong commitment.

Who You Are

5-7 years of investment banking (preferably leveraged finance) experience

Degree educated (preferably MBA or equivalent

Knowledgeable in financial markets, credit analysis, financial modeling and accounting principles

Extensive experience with leveraged finance credit documentation

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with advanced negotiation abilities

Able to take initiative and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Committed to client satisfaction and able to build relationships both internally and with clients

Willing to work extended hours in a high-pressure/high-reward environment

Proven ability to manage more junior resources

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. The Director I role has an expected salary USD$250,000 in the New York, NY market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation), Holidays, and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. Additional total compensation and benefits details will be provided during the hiring process.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

NY-300 Madison Ave., 8th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Advisory Services, Analytical Thinking, Business Finance, Client Service, Financial Markets Analysis, Financial Modeling, Investment Banking, Researching