Analyst/Associate, Loan Syndication (Corporate Banking)

Company: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 4, 2026

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 The Analyst/Associate will be responsible for supporting: 1. Primary Market Business: Supporting the origination, structuring and distribution of underwritten and arranged syndicated credits within identified industry portfolios in the corporate bank’s loan portfolio in the US and 2. Secondary Market Business: Providing support for the team’s sales coverage of >200 commercial bank as well as numerous non-bank investors in the loan market to facilitate purchases and sales for the bank’s portfolio, enhancing capital efficiency and maximizing loan portfolio profitability. Analysis of the financial markets generally and loan markets specifically, financing trends, deal database management, investor database management, and other related subjects will be key to the Analyst/Associate’s daily duties, as will contributing to client pitches and internal presentations and internal as well as external reporting. The Analyst/Associate will support the development and execution of overall business strategies. The Analyst/Associate will be flexible to work hours as needed to help deliver a great client experience, which may include evenings and weekends. 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. 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 Researching and monitoring primary and secondary loan market trends including structural and price trends, investor behavior and other financial market metrics and incorporate same into financing proposals for issuers as well as communicate these effectively both to internal and external clients Researching and monitoring client-/borrower- as well as industry-specific credit and business trends both for structuring new loan proposals and client pitches as well as for responding to investor due diligence questions, both in primary distribution and for secondary market sales For loan underwritings, the Analyst/Associate supports the creation of a situation appropriate market risk analysis (the Loan Underwriting Committee Assessment), including supporting data, liquidity analysis, comparable transaction analysis, an analysis of prevailing market conditions, helping craft risk mitigation strategies and distribution options for achieving CIBC’s Sell-Down Target Reviewing information memoranda, proposals and presentations, helping prepare new business (“Global Deals Committee”) memos and underwriting proposals Maintaining databases of loans and loan investors and ongoing contact with loan investors Supporting the organization and management of deal launches, bank meetings and marketing events During primary distribution phases of syndications, helping research and answer investor questions During secondary closing processes, supporting the timely and efficient closing of purchases and sales Who You Are Degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance or related field Minimum 0-5 years related experience Demonstrated knowledge of capital markets, investment banking, private/public debt and equity capital markets, trade finance, foreign exchange, commercial paper, securitization and financial products Well-developed knowledge of corporate credit, experience in analyzing credit proposals and modeling, excellent understanding of financial statements and accounting principles Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, foreign languages a plus Excellent presentation skills, ability to create and maintain good relationships with clients and market peers Ability to work in a results oriented team, centered on clients Able to deal professionally with complexity under tight deadlines Well-developed organizational skills in order to respond to shifting priorities on several simultaneous projects Ability to operate Microsoft Office software, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability. LI-TA At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $115,000-$185,000 for the New York, New York 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 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., 8th Floor Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 40 Skills Analytical Thinking, Business Development, Client Service, Finance, Financial Markets Analysis, Financial Modeling, Industry Research, Microsoft Excel, Portfolio Analysis, Strategic Objectives, Underwriting, Wealth Management

Keywords: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Jersey City , Analyst/Associate, Loan Syndication (Corporate Banking), Accounting, Auditing , New York City, New Jersey