Associate, Real Estate Finance

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

CIBC Real Estate Finance Division focuses exclusively on providing financing to real estate companies on both an interim/construction and term basis across Canada. Our team is comprised of experienced real estate professionals with offices located in Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Toronto Ottawa London Hamilton and Montreal. This Associate role will be based in Calgary and this team will apply industry expertise to offer full-service financial solutions to real estate companies and users across Western Canada.

In this role youll work closely with Relationship Managers within CIBCs Real Estate Finance Division and gain experience in both real estate interim and term lending and the management of key client relationships. As the Associate youll provide a broad range of analytical and research support to a team who is dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals. Youll be involved with a variety of projects to expose them to various aspects of loan underwriting credit analysis and portfolio management.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Tosuccessfully perform the work youll be on-site full-time.

How Youll Succeed

• Research & Analysis -Responsible for conducting in-depth company industry and portfolio analysis. Assist in performing risk assessments for existing and new credit arrangements through completing the following: Financial statement analysis sensitivity and scenario analysis valuation of different asset classes (ex. office retail residential industrial etc.) and reviewing third party reports (ex. environmental reports appraisals etc.)

• Collaboration -Making informal and formal presentations to senior management to discuss deal structuring as a part of the deal team. Collaborating with internal risk partners to analyze key risks and mitigation strategies in existing and new credits.

• Client Service -Fulfill day-to-day requests of a portfolio of clients alongside the Relationship Manager. Proactively assess clients needs propose solutions and execute as instructed by the client. Play a key role in the preparation of client proposals and information memoranda. Attend client events meetings and site visits to further develop key client relationships.

• Business Development Support -Play an integral role in the end-to-end processing of a loan (i.e. from structuring to funding). Collaborate with various teams and departments to fulfill day-to-day tasks such as loan processing opening of deposit accounts including signing authorities non/negotiable securities and the review of cash management arrangements.

Who You Are

• You have a degree/diploma in Business Administration Finance or Property Management. It would be an asset if you completed your CPA or CFA designation or are in-progress of completing in.

• Youre motivated by collective success.You are a team player and have the ability to work well within a group setting. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.

• You put our clients first.You have strong client and relationship management skills. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions.

• You can demonstrate experience infinancial statements and accounting principles in order to assess lending risk with specific emphasis on the real estate industry.

• Youre goal oriented.You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact. You demonstrate an aptitude for business development (sales) skills.

• 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

• 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.

Job Location

Calgary-855 2nd St SW 8th FL

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking Business Development Client Service Financial Advising Portfolio Management Real Estate Financing Researching Results-Oriented

Required Experience:

IC

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1