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The European Energy Transition & Natural Resources team works in a fast paced and dynamic environment.  This role promises to be varied and interesting, covering the breadth of the evolving Energy Transition sub-sectors as well as more established corporate renewable and energy/resources clients.

Our team is reflective of CIBC’s global values in terms of its diversity and inclusiveness and this role will be an excellent opportunity for an individual who has 7+ years’ work experience across European Structured Finance, with a focus on Energy, Power and Project Finance but with a strong commitment to, level of knowledge in relation to, sustainability and transition.  The Energy Transition & Sustainability (ESG) segment of our platform is a new franchise established to deliver CIBC’s ambition to deploy C$300Bn in sustainable financings by 2030 and to achieve net zero by 2050. 

The team is active across a number of sub-sectors including Energy (corporate and structured), Energy Transition (hydrogen, CCUS, e-mobility, biofuels, storage, nuclear), Power & Utilities (Renewables) and Natural Resources (principally mining).  Financing may be in the form of project finance, corporate or acquisition finance, greenfield or brownfield and at all levels of the capital structure (OpCo, MidCo, HoldCo), with the ability to Underwrite now a core component of our offering.

This team sits in one of the most active North American Banks in the European market from a capital deployment perspective.

JOB PURPOSE

The Director for Energy Transition & Natural Resources sectors will:

Play a leading role in primary transaction execution and support the wider origination activities of Head of Team, across the European Energy, Energy Transition, Power & Utilities and the Natural Resources sectors, sourcing opportunities that align closely with CIBC’s European strategy and risk appetite.Support the Head of Team in the oversight of the existing portfolio and relationship management; with responsibility on selected accounts.Assist with timely reporting across the business lines including sustainable finance.

The Director will ensure the highest standards in client marketing, deal execution, account and client management and the day-to-day functioning of the Energy Transition & Natural Resources team.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESAct as a senior member of the team and participate in the development and execution of strategic initiatives to expand lending presence and develop new client relationships.Work with colleagues, generate proposals utilizing CIBC Capital Markets products and services to meet client needs. Assess the lending market in a team with other professionals in Corporate Banking in conjunction with other Corporate Banking, Investment Banking and Derivative groups, identify potential opportunities with existing and prospective clients.Within the context of the overall CIBC Capital Markets’ relationship with the client, manage the credit relationship. Maintain an awareness of client needs. Tailor coverage to provide an exemplary client service. Maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring their on-going credit needs are being met.Ensure that the credit quality of a Borrower in a portfolio of select accounts is appropriately monitored and assessed and accurately evaluate the risk profile.  Proactively identify changes caused by evolving credit factors (i.e. borrower, economic, market, industry, legal).  Appropriately manage the portfolio, with a focus on compliance with terms and conditions of each credit, as well as strict compliance with internal procedures and guidelines. Ensures that accurate and consistent risk rating policies are applied across the portfolio.The Director will be perceived both internally and externally as in strong command of credit risks associated with the companies in the sectors covered by the team and will be expected to apply a complete and current understanding of these risks in marketing to new clients and the management of the existing portfolio.Ensure that recommendations and opinions offered to clients are in compliance with legislation, are of the highest professional standards and that they reflect the judgment of the firm. Be familiar with appropriate due diligence criteria and effectively conduct such analysis and enquiry investigation to provide CIBC Capital Markets with an appropriate “due diligence” defence under applicable securities legislation.Responsibility for understanding and analyzing complex transactions and for conducting due diligence as well as coordinating the input and activities of many internal partners.Ensure that all credit applications provide sound recommendations supported by a thorough analysis of relevant financial, business, industry and market information.Develop a personal profile within the firm and assist in maintaining a high profile for the Bank within and outside the financial community. Meet with senior executives of clients and related business opportunities. Promotes CIBC as a value added provider of credit and energy derivative products.Ability to deal with complex issues in a professional and pragmatic way.Provide mentorship and leadership to more junior staff and contribute fresh perspectives to the team and business.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Strong academic background; minimum 7+ years related experience; MBA, CFA or other relevant professional designation eg accounting/modelling is preferred.

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.comYou need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit

Job Location

150 Cheapside, London, UK

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

35

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Biofuels, Business, Business Banking, Business Development, Business Finance, Business Solutions, Capital Markets, Capital Markets Products, Client Management, Client Prospecting, Client Relationship Building, Client Service, Communication, Complex Transactions, Conducting Due Diligence, Credit, Credit Analysis, Credit Applications, Credit Risks, Customer Experience (CX), Due Diligence, Energy Transition, Financial Markets Analysis {+ 14 more}