Director, Special Loans Bilingual

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 a Director Special Loans - Bilingual reporting to the Senior Director Special Loans you will be based inMontreal and will be responsible for portfolio management activities related to a portfolio of our high risk Corporate Banking and Commercial Banking this role you will work with a wide variety of business executives and senior accounting and legal professionals frequently in the context of intense and time-sensitive restructuring processes. The portfolio of accounts may be geographically diverse necessitating periodic travel.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Youll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where youll spend 3 days per week on-site while other days will be remote.

How youll succeed

• Relationship Management Within delegated authority ensure that both high risk performing and impaired (non-performing) loans and Debts Written Off are managed in a prudent manner (i.e mitigating risk while maximizing recover of assets within the overall context of CIBCs commitment of being a relationship focused bank).
• Leadership Provide leadership and mentorship within Special Loan and across the organization. Foster and maintain ongoing partnerships within CIBC to promote early identification and referral of accounts.
• Portfolio Management - Estimate and review annual loan loss experience for assigned accounts and update the estimate quarterly as appropriate. Make recommendations to management in respect of potential improvements to policies procedures and standards. Provide portfolio analysis and reporting to the Senior Director and/or Vice President relative to the performance of your high risk portfolio.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate knowledgeof credit products and practices sufficient to analyze and assess customer requirements relevant risk factors and profitability/capital factors and possess strong negotiation presentation and facilitation skills. Its an asset if you have knowledge of insolvency practices used in Canada/US.
• You have a degree in businessor a related discipline &/or a CPA CFA or similar professional designation or equivalent work experience.
• Youre passionate about people.You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.
• You give meaning to data.You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. Youre confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values trust teamwork and accountability.
• Youre fluent in French and Englishto serve our clients in the community.

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

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities were actively recruiting for unless stated otherwise.

• 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 test (such as simulation coding French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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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