Portfolio Director, Global Credit Finance (VP Level)

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What Youll Be Doing:

Primary responsibilities of the Portfolio Director Global Credit Finance (GCF) include being a key member of a team that manages a multi-billion dollar portfolio of collateral assets comprised of Middle Market and Broadly Syndicated Loans both as administrative agent and a participant this role you will be responsible for fundamental credit analysis of loans collateral asset-level approval for lender finance facilities and portfolio management activities including interacting with third party data collection vendor and internal portfolio management system. You will be part of a tight-knit deal team that provides financing facilities to marquee private lenders large asset managers and sophisticated pension clients. The Portfolio Director will also work with Clients Sales/Distribution Risk Treasury and other Stakeholders in the screening process for new client collateral finance trade opportunities. The Portfolio Director will be based in New York and will be part of a global team of dynamic hardworking production focused team players based in Toronto New York and London

How Youll Succeed:

• Contribute to growth in the GCF credit financing business for our Private Credit Asset Manager and Pension clients.
• Make recommendations on pursuing new BSL/Middle Market Private Credit loan financing mandates.
• Approve or escalate credit assets for inclusion in existing facilities in accordance with established procedures.
• Provide a view on initial loan asset marking and monitor a portfolio of loans to ensure marks remain appropriate in accordance with terms of loan documents.
• Conduct more detailed fundamental credit analysis of higher risk collateral assets.
• Complete periodic portfolio reviews for existing transactions.
• Manage day-to-day execution of a combination of agented loan facilities and participation facilities. Ensure borrowers remain in compliance with terms of loan documents and required collateral reporting is received as agreed.
• Remain current on industry and economic developments to understand potential impact on portfolio loans.
• Work in the spirit of transparency and collaboration with our partners in Capital Markets Risk Management Treasury Accounting Tax and Legal.
• Demonstrate a keen understanding of current and developing regulatory issues as well as CIBC policies guidelines and procedures.
• Work effectively within CIBCs corporate governance practices and policies to ensure that all potential risks are appropriately addressed and that CIBC legal/reputational issues and shareholder objectives are covered.

Who you are:

• Minimum 5 years related experience in lender finance corporate lending leveraged finance corporate finance risk management or credit portfolio management.
• Working knowledge of leveraged lending and lender finance loan structures and related loan documentation.
• Familiarity with technology applications including Python SQL and VBA is an asset.
• Familiarity with loan warehousing and CLO structures is an asset.
• Familiarity with third party vendor products for the lender finance industry is an asset.
• Superior communication and time management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to client satisfaction.
• Enthusiasm for learning new things and being part of a dynamic growth-oriented team
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values trust teamwork and accountability.

Working Conditions:

• This role operates within a normal office environment with little exposure to adverse working conditions.
• Open concept trading floor environment with exposure to noise and distractions.
• Often required to work beyond normal business hours.
• This role may require occasional domestic and international travel.

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At CIBC we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $225000 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 units incentive compensation plan which also may include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employees 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

• 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.

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