CIBC

Loan Syndications - Portfolio Manager

CIBC$160K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Commercial & Industrial (C&I) lending and syndication processes.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail for complex documentation.
  • Experience in credit, lending, and debt capital markets is essential.
  • Ability to develop relationships with clients and co-lenders effectively.
  • A proven track record in managing multi-bank transactions and syndication amendments.

Responsibilities

  • Build relationships with business owners and executives to support their financing ambitions.
  • Manage loan syndication origination and amendments from start to finish.
  • Critically review underwriting and legal documents for accuracy.
  • Produce accurate reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to infrastructure improvements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health Savings Account and various insurance plans including life and disability.
  • Generous Paid Time Off, including vacation and parental leave.
  • 401(k) plan with company contribution and additional perks.
  • Supportive team culture emphasizing values of trust, teamwork, and accountability.
Full Job Description
What you'll be doing

As part of the Commercial Banking team, you'll build lasting relationships with business owners and executives across the country to help them achieve their ambitions. As the Loan Syndications Director, you'll play a critical role in supporting the Middle Market Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Lending business by managing the loan syndication origination and amendment process from start to finish. You'll ensure the accuracy of underwriting and drive efficient execution of multi-bank transactions. In addition to your core responsibilities, you'll support broader infrastructure initiatives, contribute to internal reporting, and mentor junior team members. Your expertise in credit, lending, syndicated bank transactions, and debt capital markets will be central to your success in this highly analytical and detail-oriented 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

Partner Collaboration - Distribute and communicate transaction information to co-lenders by preparing marketing materials such as bank books, Confidential Information Memorandums (CIMs), and teasers. Arrange and participate in bank meetings with co-lenders, including occasional travel, and collaborate with Agency Services to execute syndication closings.
Transaction Management - Critically review underwriting and legal documentation, manage existing agented transactions, and lead the amendment process for previously closed syndications.
Reporting and Data Sharing - Produce accurate and timely reports for internal use, external data sharing, senior management, and various auditors.
Market and Industry Insight - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends and industry dynamics, especially as they relate to credit and syndicated bank transactions, and effectively communicate findings to internal partners and external clients.
Team Development - Mentor junior team members and contribute to the team's broader infrastructure initiatives.

Who you are

You're a relationship builder. You excel at developing trust with clients, partners, and colleagues through professional and meaningful interactions.
You have strong analytical skills. Your attention to detail and ability to critically review complex documentation set you apart in managing multi-bank transactions.

You're experienced in credit and lending. You bring a solid background in C&I credit, syndicated bank transactions, and debt capital markets.
You're a resourceful self-starter. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, working independently and proactively to drive results.

You're process-driven. You have a structured approach to managing workflows and ensuring accuracy throughout the syndication process.
Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee's needs; 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), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

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This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Job Location
IL-120 S LaSalle St

Employment Type
Regular

Weekly Hours
40

Skills
Analytical Thinking, Business Banking, Business Development, Client Service, Financial Advising, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Portfolio Management, Researching, Results-Oriented

About CIBC

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is a Canadian multinational banking and financial services corporation headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The bank is headquartered at Commerce Court in the city's Financial District. CIBC's Institution Number is 010, and its SWIFT code is CIBCCATT. It is one of two Big Five banks founded in Toronto, the other being the Toronto-Dominion Bank. The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce was formed through the June 1, 1961, merger of the Canadian Bank of Commerce and the Imperial Bank of Canada, the largest merger between chartered banks in Canadian history. The bank has four strategic business units: Canadian Personal and Business Banking, Canadian Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, U.S. Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, and Capital Markets. It has international operations in the United States, the Caribbean, Asia, and United Kingdom; Globally. CIBC serves more than eleven million clients, and has over 40,000 employees. The company ranks at number 172 on the Forbes Global 2000 listing.
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$43.5 billion
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Founded
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