Senior Debt Products Manager

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What You'll Be Doing:
The Senior Debt Products Manager primary purpose is to ensure objectives related to credit underwriting for new loan origination activities are met. The Senior DPM is responsible for producing consistent new deal underwriting which analyzes, presents and ultimately mitigates risk for any new credit that is being recommended for approval by US CRE. The position is ultimately accountable for all material presented throughout the loan origination life-cycle, in Prescreen and Loan Presentations. The Senior DPM will work in close collaboration with their assigned Client Management Regional Head, Market Leads and Group Heads, Asset Management team and their Debt Products Team Lead in various capacities, throughout the loan life-cycle. The role has both external and internal responsibilities including direct engagement with Syndications and Capital Markets, as well as Lender’s counsel, amongst others. The Senior DPM will have direct Borrower interaction and will be responsible for maintaining the client-focused nature of the CRE business.
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:
Underwriting/Credit Approval/Loan Closing
Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of the credit life cycle (i.e. underwriting, loan presentations, closing, etc.)
Accountable for accuracy of loan approval documents prepared
Prepare materials presented for prescreen by assigned Client Management (CM) team
Exercise non-credit approval authority up to approved limits
Stay current on industry/market conditions, ensuring policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines (identification of emerging issues) remain up to date and adjust or recommend changes to procedures and standards as appropriate
Recommend appropriate risk ratings in collaboration with DP Team Lead
Understand CIBC appetite/limit capacity for deal-specific attributes including business execution, security, HVCRE, etc.
Escalate “Issues List” from loan document negotiation to Client Manager and DP Team Lead on new transactions as applicable
Engage with third party consultants to review and approve closing due diligence as applicable
Work with DP Team Lead on evolving trends in Commercial Real Estate. Ensure that the policy, procedure and reference material which govern loan originations and closings are appropriately followed
Provide appropriate materials and submissions as needed to support the Head of Portfolio Administration in response to regulators and auditors – internal and external
Work with the DP Team Lead to ensure issue remediation strategy is sufficient, sustainable, and timely (in accordance with remediation plan/target date). Work with the DP Team Lead and/or Head of Debt Products (“HDP”) in developing and executing management action plans, working with Governance & Controls team (1B), Independent Risk Management (as required per the applicable policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines), and Audit as needed
Ensure that the HDP has the appropriate materials and submissions as needed to support regulatory filings
Respond to second line challenge of line of business risk identification and review and provide input to materials generated for risk identification processes (e.g. risk self-assessments, minutes, and decks)
Escalate data incident reports and ensure information is captured accurately (including root cause, impact, and control analysis)
Build and maintain cross-functional partnerships and networks to contribute and drive strong execution around key business initiatives
Maintain strong partnerships with other business functions/units (i.e. Credit, Finance, etc.)
RISK & COMPLIANCE
Our CIBC risk culture is based on employees striving to exceed the expectations of ourselves and our leadership’s identification and mitigation of risks in their daily responsibilities, not just in quarterly or annual monitoring/assessments. We all are accountable for managing risk.
As an employee of CIBC the incumbent must conduct themselves (and foster an environment for others) in a manner consistent with our strong risk culture. This includes:
Following all aspects of the CIBC Code of Conduct, as well as all applicable CIBC policies, frameworks, guidelines, processes and controls
At all times acting in accordance with our Purpose and shared values, to achieve our Bank’s strategic goals
Understanding and following the qualitative and quantitative components of our Risk Appetite Statements
Completing all annual Corporate Mandatory Training and Testing modules, as well as any additional business-specific modules, as required and employing the learnings in daily activities and undertakings
Escalating matters through one of the appropriate channels identified in the CIBC Code of Conduct (i.e., HR, management, Ethics Hotline, Whistleblower, etc.) upon observing activities that may be inconsistent with CIBC’s policies, frameworks, guidelines, processes and controls
Speaking up if witnessing behaviors that drive poor or unfair outcomes for clients, team members or other stakeholders
Escalating matters that can result in adverse market practices and outcomes, thereby negatively impacting CIBC’s reputation as a leading financial institution
AUTHORITIES/DECISION RIGHTS
As a key contributor to the business unit, this job has the authority to recommend changes to business processes in order to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Who You Are:
Minimum of 10 years of applicable experience in underwriting, structuring, loan closing, documentation, and portfolio management
Solid working knowledge of regulatory expectations and industry best practices in risk management
Understanding of financial risks (i.e., credit, market and/or liquidity) and/or non-financial risks (i.e., operational, compliance, reputation, strategic), and of financial services businesses and products
Strong team player and able to work with productively with colleagues towards common goals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Results-oriented with a high degree of attention to detail
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills
Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate up, down and laterally
Ability to provide credit expertise within Commercial Real Estate
Expected to be well versed in all key systems, applications, and models used including proficiency in Microsoft Office products with advanced knowledge of financial analysis and modeling
Attend industry events to maintain current market knowledge
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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $150,000-180,000 for the Dallas, TX market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant busin