What you'll be doing

As Director, Trading Documentation, you'll negotiate and execute master agreements for over-the-counter and centrally cleared derivatives, securities financing transactions, and other trading products on behalf of the bank and its affiliates. You'll also maintain and update key information on online platforms that support trading, regulatory compliance, and collateral management activities. Working closely with trading desk personnel, relationship managers, senior risk management partners, and colleagues across Legal, you'll help ensure executed agreements align with the bank's documentation policies and procedures. In this role, you'll contribute to effective risk mitigation and support the bank's capital markets business through thoughtful, accurate, and timely documentation.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How you'll succeed

• Negotiation leadership - Negotiate International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes (CSAs), pledge agreements, and other master agreements related to derivatives and securities financing transactions, including repurchase and securities lending transactions. Support CIBC's capital markets activities by negotiating trade confirmations and documentation for securitization and structured finance programs, particularly those with a derivative component.
• Documentation oversight - Apply and communicate the bank's documentation policies and procedures for trading products in alignment with internal standards and applicable regulatory and industry requirements. Help identify practical solutions to support regulatory change and promote consistency across documentation practices.
• Risk management support - Review credit agreements, security agreements, intercreditor agreements, and related lending documentation to confirm the bank's security position before trading activity begins. Help ensure the most appropriate documentation is in place to mitigate credit risk and manage capital implications.
• Platform and data management - Use internal and third-party online platforms to negotiate client-facing contracts and to access, update, and maintain information in support of the bank's trading, regulatory compliance, and collateral management requirements. Ensure information is accurate, current, and maintained in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Relationship management - Build strong working relationships with trading desk personnel, relationship managers, senior risk management partners, corporate clients, peer institutions, and regulators. Provide clear guidance, negotiate effectively, and support stakeholders across a range of complex documentation matters.

Who you are

• You have deep expertise in trading documentation. You bring strong experience in transactional derivatives and structured products, along with advanced drafting, communication, and analytical skills. You have a strong understanding of ISDA Master Agreements and other derivatives and securities financing documentation, as well as treasury trading products.
• You're a thoughtful problem-solver. You're highly detail oriented and comfortable working through complex issues with sound judgment. You can explain technical concepts clearly to internal partners and clients.
• You're digitally confident. You're comfortable learning and using internal and third-party online platforms that support trading, regulatory compliance, and collateral management activities. You use technology effectively to manage documentation workflows and maintain accurate records.
• You have relevant legal and regulatory knowledge. You're familiar with credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and related documentation, and you can review these materials efficiently to assess the bank's security position. You also understand regulatory requirements related to onboarding derivatives clients, including Know Your Client (KYC) and Dodd-Frank requirements.
• You have the right credentials. You have a law degree. Experience working at a law firm or as in-house counsel at a financial institution is considered an asset.
• 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 work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs 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.

*Subject to program terms and conditions

Expected End Date
2027-07-30

Job Location
Toronto-81 Bay, 20th Floor

Employment Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours
37.5

Skills
Communication, Data Management, Documentations, Drafting Agreements, Negotiation, Structured Finance