Senior Debt Products Manager

Senior Debt Products Manager

We're building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what's right for our clients. 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. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com.

U.S. Commercial Real Estate teams build lasting relationships with business owners and executives throughout the country to help them realize their ambitions. We combine deep expertise and market insight with powerful solutions and high-touch service to provide the flexibility, responsiveness, and support that set us apart in the industry.

Our strategic priorities include adding new strategic relationships, building and deepening client relationships, and increasing referral activity across all lines of business.

What You'll Be Doing :

The Senior Debt Products Manager primary purpose is to ensure objectives related to credit underwriting for new loan origination activities are met. The Senior DPM is responsible for producing consistent new deal underwriting which analyzes, presents, and ultimately mitigates risk for any new credit that is being recommended for approval by US CRE. The position is ultimately accountable for all material presented throughout the loan origination life-cycle, in New Deals Committee, Prescreen, and Loan Presentations. The Senior DPM will work in close collaboration with their assigned Client Management Regional Head, Market Leads and Group Heads, Asset Management team and their Debt Products Team Lead in various capacities, throughout the loan life-cycle. The role has both external and internal responsibilities including direct engagement with Syndications and Capital Markets, as well as Lender's counsel, amongst others. The Senior DPM will have direct Borrower interaction and will be responsible for maintaining the client-focused nature of the CRE business.

Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How You'll Succeed :

Underwriting / Credit Approval / Loan Closing :

• Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of the credit life cycle (i.e. underwriting, loan presentations, closing, etc.)
• Accountable for accuracy of loan approval documents prepared
• Prepare materials presented for pre-screen by assigned Client Management (CM) team
• Exercise non-credit approval authority up to approved limits
• Stay current on industry / market conditions, ensuring policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines (identification of emerging issues) remain up to date and adjust or recommend changes to procedures and standards as appropriate
• Recommend appropriate risk ratings in collaboration with DP Team Lead
• Understand CIBC appetite / limit capacity for deal-specific attributes including business execution, security, HVCRE, etc.
• Escalate "Issues List" from loan document negotiation to Client Manager and DP Team Lead on new transactions as applicable
• Engage with third party consultants to review and approve closing due diligence as applicable
• Work with DP Team Lead on evolving trends in Commercial Real Estate with collaboration from the assigned Asset Manager. Ensure that the policy, procedure and reference material which govern loan originations and closings are appropriately followed
• Provide appropriate materials and submissions as needed to support the Head of Portfolio Administration in response to regulators and auditors internal and external
• Work with the DP Team Lead to ensure issue remediation strategy is sufficient, sustainable, and timely (in accordance with remediation plan / target date). Work with the DP Team Lead and / or Head of Debt Products ("HDP") in developing and executing management action plans, working with Governance & Controls team (1B), Independent Risk Management (as required per the applicable policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines), and Audit as needed
• Ensure that the HDP has the appropriate materials and submissions as needed to support regulatory filings
• Respond to second line challenge of line of business risk identification and review and provide input to materials generated for risk identification processes (e.g. risk self-assessments, minutes, and decks)
• Escalate data incident reports and ensure information is captured accurately (including root cause, impact, and control analysis)
• Build and maintain cross-functional partnerships and networks to contribute and drive strong execution around key business initiatives
• Maintain strong partnerships with other business functions / units (i.e. Credit, Finance, etc.)

Risk & Compliance :

Our CIBC risk culture is based on employees striving to exceed the expectations of ourselves and our leadership's identification and mitigation of risks in their daily responsibilities, not just in quarterly or annual monitoring / assessments. We all are accountable for managing risk. As an employee of CIBC the incumbent must conduct themselves (and foster an environment for others) in a manner consistent with our strong risk culture. This includes :

Authorities / Decision Rights :

As a key contributor to the business unit, this job has the authority to recommend changes to business processes in order to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Who You Are :

Minimum of 7 years of applicable experience in underwriting, structuring, loan closing, documentation, and portfolio management

Solid working knowledge of regulatory expectations and industry best practices in risk management

Understanding of financial risks (i.e., credit, market and / or liquidity) and / or non-financial risks (i.e., operational, compliance, reputation, strategic), and of financial services businesses and products

Strong team player and able to work productively with colleagues towards common goals

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Results-oriented with a high degree of attention to detail

Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills

Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate up, down and laterally

Ability to provide credit expertise within Commercial Real Estate

Expected to be well versed in all key systems, applications, and models used including proficiency in Microsoft Office products with advanced knowledge of financial analysis and modeling

Attend industry events to maintain current market knowledge

What CIBC Offers :

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $130,000.00-$160,000.00 for the Denver, CO 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 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