CIBC US · 1 day ago
Group Portfolio Manager - Middle Market/Mid-Corporate Commercial Banking Credit
CIBC US is building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world and is seeking a Group Portfolio Manager within Commercial Banking. This role involves monitoring client relationships, managing junior credit analysts, and overseeing a credit portfolio while ensuring compliance with credit policies and risk management standards.
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Responsibilities
Maintain and deepen partnerships across business functions to support client needs and business objectives, while maintaining high credit standards
Lead and participate in preparing deal reviews with Commercial Bankers, Market Managers, Regional Managers, and senior leadership
Guide deals through the credit approval process
Advise on credit actions related to the existing portfolio, including structuring, waivers, and modifications
Provide expert guidance on deal structuring through to approval and closing
Ensure all transactions align with CIBC’s risk appetite and credit policies
Leverage external tools like CapitalIQ, FactSet, Moody’s Risk Analyst and Excel along with CIBC”s proprietary tools, to model financial statements, generate credit ratings, and analyze the creditworthiness of a borrower
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and quality in credit analysis and package preparation processes
Contribute to the development and implementation of credit policies, procedures, and training materials
Experience mentoring, coaching, and supervising junior analysts or team members
Commitment to fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment
Work closely with analysts, relationship managers, clients, and internal partners to gather relevant information and ensure timely delivery of credit submissions
Qualification
Required
10 years experience proven ability to underwrite complex commercial credit transactions, including large public companies and sponsor-backed deals
Deep understanding of financial statement analysis, cash flow modeling, and risk assessment for a variety of industries and deal structures
Demonstrated experience structuring and analyzing credit for large corporates, mid-market companies, and transactions involving private equity sponsors or leveraged buyouts
Familiarity with syndicated loans, acquisition financing, and other sophisticated lending solutions
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to identify key credit risks and opportunities
Ability to synthesize complex information and present clear, actionable recommendations
Experience mentoring, coaching, and supervising junior analysts or team members
Commitment to fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing credit packages, presenting recommendations, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to articulate complex credit issues and defend recommendations to credit committees or senior management
Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements, internal policies, and risk management frameworks relevant to commercial credit
Commitment to maintaining documentation and processes that meet audit and compliance standards
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and credit analysis tools
Familiarity with credit scoring systems and portfolio management software
Keen awareness of market trends, industry developments, and macroeconomic factors affecting commercial banking and credit risk
Ability to anticipate potential impacts on client portfolios and recommend proactive strategies
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Disability
Other Insurance Plans
Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation)
Holidays
401(k)
Company
CIBC US
CIBC US provides tailored commercial and personal banking services, private banking, wealth management and small business financial solutions.
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Funding
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2025-07-25
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