Associate, Business Management

About the role

The US Capital Markets CAO group delivers strategic and operational leadership for CIBC’s US Capital Markets business, supporting its mandate to be a premier client-focused global bank. The role provides business management support for the US Corporate & Investment Banking revenue-generating business.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, day-to-day support to investment bankers, capital market transactors and syndicate desk professionals within the US Corporate & Investment Banking business.
• Play a critical role in advancing strategic objectives and ensuring seamless operational support for the business.
• Oversee end-to-end processes and controls, including deal pipeline, management reporting, position exposure, risk appetite, regulatory capital, RWA, revenue recognition, expense management, headcount, balance sheet management, systems entitlements, market data and records retention.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of direct experience supporting sell-side Capital Markets product origination and/or syndicate desks including Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets, Private Placements, Leveraged Finance and/or Loan Syndication.
• Prior titles/roles may include: Business Manager, Middle Office, Transaction Management, Syndicate Operations, among others.
• Familiarity with deal structure, product knowledge and revenue calculation.
• Understanding of full lifecycle of new-issue capital markets origination and syndication.
• Experience in Investment Banking sector coverage, M&A and Corporate Banking a plus.
• Experience leading projects with multiple infrastructure team stakeholders including Compliance, Legal, Risk, IT, Operations and Finance.
• Familiarity with the capital markets regulatory, accounting, legal and compliance environment.
• Highly motivated, self-starter; able to work in a fast paced, results driven environment, with limited management oversight.
• Excellent organizational skills with a good attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications (i.e., Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).

Qualifications

• You embrace and champion change.
• You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• You're highly organized and detail-oriented.
• You're a strong communicator and collaborator.
• You're familiar with the capital markets industry and related regulations.

Skills

• Banking
• Capital Markets
• Compensation Plans
• Microsoft Office
• Operational Leadership
• Operations Support

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including salary range of $120,000 - $135,000 for the New York, NY market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position.
• Incentive compensation plan with a discretionary bonus component.
• Full range of benefits and programs 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).

Pay

The expected salary range for this role is $120,000 - $135,000 for the New York, NY market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position.

Schedule

The position is based in New York City and candidates must be comfortable working onsite in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.