Senior Manager, Agency Syndication

Were building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats 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.

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What Youll Be Doing

As the Senior Manager Agency Syndication you will play a pivotal leadership role in providing specialized agency services as an independent intermediary between borrowers and lenders participating in syndicated credit facilities arranged by Wholesale or Retail Markets. Leveraging your deep expertise in lending products and syndication practices across Canadian Commercial Banking Canadian Large Corporate US Large Corporate or European Large Corporate you will lead the administration and monitoring of established credit facilities ensuring robust risk management and exemplary service delivery. You will champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence driving process enhancements and quality initiatives to elevate client experience and organizational efficiency. As a senior leader within the Credit Processing Team you will inspire and mentor a high-performing team fostering collaboration professional growth and accountability.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How Youll Succeed

• Strategic Relationship Management- Build and sustain strong trust-based relationships with borrowers lenders external and internal legal counsel and business partners across the Bank. Leverage your influence and expertise to align stakeholders resolve complex issues and drive successful syndication outcomes.
• Leadership & Team Development- Lead coach and develop a large diverse team setting clear expectations and empowering team members to achieve their full potential. Foster an inclusive high-performance culture that embraces innovation accountability and continuous learning.
• Expert Guidance & Thought Leadership- Serve as a recognized industry expert in local market funding and operational standards for all loan products and services. Provide strategic recommendations and innovative solutions to complex funding challenges positioning CIBC as a market leader.
• Operational Excellence & Risk Mitigation- Oversee the accurate and timely flow of funds proactively identifying and mitigating risks to the Bank. Ensure rigorous adherence to internal controls regulatory requirements and best practices in all aspects of loan administration.
• Negotiation & Influence- Lead negotiations on behalf of the Agent and syndicate including annual Agency Fee reviews and revenue collection/distribution. Use your strong negotiation skills to achieve optimal outcomes for all parties.
• Process Improvement & Change Leadership- Act as a catalyst for continuous improvement identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance processes procedures and client service delivery. Lead change initiatives with a focus on digital transformation and operational efficiency.
• Governance & Compliance- Ensure full compliance with internal policies procedures and regulatory standards. Maintain expert knowledge of credit agreements and contractual arrangements safeguarding the Banks interests while delivering superior client outcomes.
• Deal Execution & Oversight- Facilitate the closing of new or amended credit facilities ensuring all deal structures systems (e.g. ACBS SyndTrak Debtdomain) and documentation are accurate and compliant. Coordinate initial advances and review flow of funds memoranda mitigating execution risks.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate experience. University degree or College diploma in Business Accounting or Finance (MBA CFA or CPA an asset)5-10 years of progressive relevant experience in Commercial Credit Syndicated Lending or General Banking Leadership Competencies.

• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile because its the right thing to do.

• Youre goal oriented. Youre motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.

• Youre passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity.

• You love to learn. Youre passionate about growing your knowledge. You have a strong sense of curiosity.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust teamwork and accountability.

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* defined benefit pension plan* an employee share purchase plan 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

• 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 French proficiency 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.

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