Analyst, Trading Credit, Corporate Banking

Overview

As a Credit Risk Analyst at CIBC, you will manage and monitor credit relationships for a portfolio focused on large European fund managers and European banks. You will work closely with traders to structure facilities that mitigate risk in derivatives and related products. You’ll perform in-depth counterparty and portfolio analysis, monitor credit quality, and support due diligence with cross-functional teams. This role offers exposure to trading floor dynamics, risk management frameworks, and the opportunity to influence credit decisions at a major bank. You will help shape how we deliver timely, risk-aware credit solutions at scale.

Responsibilities

• Conduct counterparty and portfolio analysis for a European-focused client base
• Monitor credit quality and global exposure, tracking financial condition and industry trends
• Build and maintain relationships with marketers/traders and respond to credit facility requests
• Provide expertise in credit risk for trading floor products
• Assist in ongoing monitoring of approved credit terms and client financial changes
• Participate in due diligence with Legal, Documentation, trading room, and Risk Management
• Provide timely, well-communicated credit facility recommendations based on financial and market analysis
• Ensure portfolio adherence to risk management guidelines and current methodologies

Key requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience in credit risk analysis related to fund managers, fund clients, or bank counterparties
• Strong understanding of derivatives documentation, notably ISDA/CSA
• Ability to assess risk factors quickly and make timely decisions
• Ability to work under time pressure on the trading floor
• Attention to detail in reviewing financial information and credit applications
• Team-oriented with knowledge sharing across peers

• Analytical thinking
• Team collaboration
• Client service orientation
• Credit risk analysis
• Portfolio analysis
• Derivatives documentation

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