Associate I, ISG Structurer
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Houston, TX, United States
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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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CIBC.com What You’ll Be Doing To develop and execute highly-customized commodities transactions for CIBC’s corporate clients (including financial institutions). These transactions will be structured to achieve specific client objectives including price risk management, cost minimization, favorable capital, tax and credit ratings treatments, and active balance sheet management. Transactions may carry elements of commodities, debt, securitization and derivatives. Specific experience working on commodities structured credit opportunities with both metals and energy knowledge preferred. As well be responsible for mobilizing the team and bringing together a deal to build transaction ideas for each client. Who You Are Responsible for helping with the growth of the desk’s strategy and effortsby preparing pitch books, credit memos, financial models, reviewing and negotiating legal documentation, and perform credit analysis on commodities transactions.
Initiate and manage the execution of structured transactions, evaluating and prioritizing transactions based on the rate of return on regulatory capital, probability of closing, ease of repeat transactions, and number of potential alternative applications.
Monitor competitor activities, market conditions and report significant developments to relevant stakeholders
Partnerwith internal and external clients to understand their objectives, identify and analyze the risks they face
Work in tandem with corporate solutions group, corporate banking, and investment banking to identify specific client needs and opportunities and to build sector strategies.
Improve CIBC’s ability to quickly respond to opportunities by developing transaction templates and seeking internal approvals for transactions, freeing marketers from labor-intensive product development responsibilities.
Work effectively within CIBC’s corporate governance practices and policies (Risk Management, Finance, HR, Legal and Compliance) to ensure compliance with CIBC’s Governance and Control Framework and regulatory requirements.
Values matter to you.
You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.
#LI-TA California residents — your privacy rights regarding your actual or prospective employment At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary of $150,000 for the Houston, TX 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 TX-1001 Fannin St
Employment Type Regular
Weekly Hours 40
Skills Analytics Insights, Business Direction, Client Service, Finance, Global Market, Human Resources (HR), Legal Practices, Marketing Strategies, Portfolio Management, Regulatory Capital, Sales, Structured Products #J-18808-Ljbffr
CIBC.com What You’ll Be Doing To develop and execute highly-customized commodities transactions for CIBC’s corporate clients (including financial institutions). These transactions will be structured to achieve specific client objectives including price risk management, cost minimization, favorable capital, tax and credit ratings treatments, and active balance sheet management. Transactions may carry elements of commodities, debt, securitization and derivatives. Specific experience working on commodities structured credit opportunities with both metals and energy knowledge preferred. As well be responsible for mobilizing the team and bringing together a deal to build transaction ideas for each client. Who You Are Responsible for helping with the growth of the desk’s strategy and effortsby preparing pitch books, credit memos, financial models, reviewing and negotiating legal documentation, and perform credit analysis on commodities transactions.
Initiate and manage the execution of structured transactions, evaluating and prioritizing transactions based on the rate of return on regulatory capital, probability of closing, ease of repeat transactions, and number of potential alternative applications.
Monitor competitor activities, market conditions and report significant developments to relevant stakeholders
Partnerwith internal and external clients to understand their objectives, identify and analyze the risks they face
Work in tandem with corporate solutions group, corporate banking, and investment banking to identify specific client needs and opportunities and to build sector strategies.
Improve CIBC’s ability to quickly respond to opportunities by developing transaction templates and seeking internal approvals for transactions, freeing marketers from labor-intensive product development responsibilities.
Work effectively within CIBC’s corporate governance practices and policies (Risk Management, Finance, HR, Legal and Compliance) to ensure compliance with CIBC’s Governance and Control Framework and regulatory requirements.
Values matter to you.
You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.
#LI-TA California residents — your privacy rights regarding your actual or prospective employment At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary of $150,000 for the Houston, TX 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 TX-1001 Fannin St
Employment Type Regular
Weekly Hours 40
Skills Analytics Insights, Business Direction, Client Service, Finance, Global Market, Human Resources (HR), Legal Practices, Marketing Strategies, Portfolio Management, Regulatory Capital, Sales, Structured Products #J-18808-Ljbffr