Job Description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s 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.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What You’ll Be Doing

As aSenior Analyst, Securities Lending, you will provide direct support to the Securities Lending Trading Desk. The Securities Lending Trading desk is responsible for the execution and optimization of revenue, through the lending and borrowing of securities within the equity market. As Senior Analyst, you will be responsible for all support functions such as, but not limited to, daily recalls and buy-ins, coordination on returns ensuring they are matched off efficiently and accurately, collateral optimization, substitutions and exposure management, rate changes, contract compare and rolling of term deals/evergreens. In addition, you will serve as a liaison between Front Office and Back Office Operations, helping troubleshoot and resolve outstanding issues, and provide internal reporting. The incumbent will proactively analyze and recommend enhancements to existing business processes, clearly communicate rationale and negotiate solutions which will enhance operational effectiveness.

How You’ll Succeed:

• Attention to detail & Analytical skills - Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring that all client agreements and trade commitments are adhered to. All trading activity is fully balanced and settled by specified SLAs without errors or breaks. Regularly participate in research and analysis of discrepancies between internal records, custodians, and counterparties. Present opportunities that provide the ability to maximize profits and reduce costs for both Front Office and Back Office.
• Relationship-Building: Required to respond to client's inquiries and requests, providing professional high-quality customer service for the assigned portfolio to ensure client satisfaction. The incumbent will have frequent professional engagement with clients, traders, regulators, senior leaders, and other support staff. You will be required to liaise and manage both internal and external relationships.
• Problem-Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating and resolving organizational, operational or process problems. Identifies and documents specific problems, and alternative resolutions. Strong Technical skills, SQL, VBA, Excel, etc.
• Operational Functions: Knowledge of major functional processes and associated operating requirements. Seeks efficiencies in operational functions wherever possible. Experience with Global One, BFS/ADP, along with other industry-leading applications, as well as settlement depositories (CDS, DTC, etc) and tri-party agent-lending platforms.
• Effective Communication: Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors, tools and techniques. Communicates well downward, upward and outward.

Who You Are:

• You can demonstrate experience 3+ years of experience in relevant industry roles, with a strong understanding of capital markets and the securities lending business. It’s an asset if you have previous experience in Mid Office or Back Office support roles within securities lending.
• You're passionate about people You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.
• You put our clients first You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile because it's the right thing to do.
• You understand that success is in the details You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work to deliver your best.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
• You have a degree/diploma in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or another undergraduate degree
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $115,000 - $130,000 for the New York, NYmarket 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 also may 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.

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. Additional total compensation and benefits details will be provided during the hiring process.

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*, 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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• 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 tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). 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

NY-300 Madison Ave., 5th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Operations, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Investigating, Operations Management, Operations Support, Prioritization, Process Improvements, Technical Knowledge