Associate, Agency Services, Project Finance & Infrastructure

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage all client-facing and lender-facing activities (processing of waivers, extensions, consents, amendments, refinancings) on transactions where CIBC acts as Administrative Agent or bilateral lender.
• Serve as the main point of contact for deal stakeholders (sponsors, borrowers, consultants, lawyers, lenders, etc.) while working closely with Portfolio Management and Deal Execution teams.
• Provide dedicated coverage of agented or bilateral transactions with New York Portfolio Management and Deal Teams and Toronto‑based CPS (Agency) team.
• Coordinate the lender group in responding to borrower requests such as amendments, waivers, or consents.
• Coordinate and direct relevant advisors (independent engineer, legal advisor, insurance consultant) as needed to respond to borrower requests.
• Distribute required information and reports to lenders as needed.
• Organize and participate in all lender/sponsor calls and updates.
• Discuss and answer credit and deal structure related questions from other lenders.
• Determine whether required lenders have approved or declined borrower requests.
• Assist Portfolio Management Agency team leader in various reporting and presentations to CIBC senior management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working in Project Finance in an Agency Services function.
• Demonstrated skills in client/relationship management, stakeholder engagement, consensus building, and optimizing operational efficiencies.
• Experience in Project Finance loan documentation and knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of deal advisors (lawyers, engineers, etc.).
• Solid understanding of credit standards and terms for project financings to work closely with Portfolio Management and the credit approval process.
• Alignment with CIBC values: trust, teamwork, and accountability; bringing your real self to work.

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Business Development
• Credit Processes
• Credit Risk Management
• Customer Experience (CX)
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Statement Analysis
• High Net Worth Individuals
• Portfolio Management
• Relationship Management
• Researching

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation)
• Holidays
• 401(k)
• Additional special perks and wellbeing support
• MomentMakers social, points‑based recognition program
• Purpose Day – a paid day off for growth and development

Pay

Expected salary range of $150,000‑$185,000 for the New York, NY market based on experience, qualifications, and location. Eligible for incentive compensation plan with possible discretionary bonus.

Schedule

Regular full‑time position, 40 hours per week.