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 (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html) **PURPOSE OF THE JOB** The Executive Director will play a key role in advancing CIBC Capital Markets’ lending strategy across continental Europe. This includes leading the origination, structuring, and execution of financing solutions in sectors such as Renewables, Energy Transition, Infrastructure, and Midstream markets. The role requires building and managing relationships with both existing and prospective clients, coaching and developing the team, acting as a relationship manager, and collaborating with product partners across the Capital Markets franchise to source ancillary business opportunities. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** + Act as a senior member of the Corporate Banking, Continental Europe team, developing and executing strategic initiatives to expand the bank’s lending presence and client relationships across the 17 approved regions + Lead the origination, structuring, and execution of new and refinancing transactions, in line with CIBC’s European strategy and risk appetite, including underwritten transactions + Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry, representing CIBC in the European market and supporting the development of a respected market profile + Manage a select portfolio of existing borrowers, ensuring their ongoing credit needs are met, credit quality is maintained, and compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements + Conduct market and sector analysis, including tracking trends in energy and transition, infrastructure, project finance, and capital markets activity, and preparing regular market update materials for internal and external stakeholders + Collaborating across CIBC platform to deepen share of wallet and ensure coordinated coverage given growing global platform capabilities (with Debt Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Global Markets) + Supporting the Head and capital markets teams with prospecting, origination, structuring and execution of transactions and working with Loan Syndications team with distribution, secondary sales, etc. + Assist the Head in preparation of opinion / materials required for internal committees + Support other senior members of the Corporate Banking team from time to time and develop a strong internal network, relationships across geographies and a personal profile within the firm, including interacting on a regular basis with Executive Committee Members in Luxembourg + Ensure recommendations and opinions offered to clients are in compliance with legislation and regulation and are of the highest professional standards and that they reflect our risk appetite statement + Work effectively within CIBC's corporate governance practices and policies (e.g., Risk Management, Finance, Human Resources, Legal and Compliance) to ensure risks are appropriately addressed and that CIBC legal / reputational issues and shareholder objectives are covered + Provide mentorship to junior staff and contribute fresh perspectives to the business **REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES** **:** + Minimum 10 years’ experience in European renewables, infrastructure, or project finance, with a strong track record in structuring and executing complex credit transactions + Deep understanding of the renewables, infrastructure, and energy transition sectors, including market influences and capital markets activity + Fully conversant in corporate finance, credit analysis, and cashflow/project finance modelling, with strong experience preparing and analyzing complex credit documentation and due diligence + Proven ability to differentiate through high-quality client coverage and tailored solutions + Excellent relationship management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to respond to shifting priorities across multiple projects + Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to clients and internal stakeholders + Unquestioned ethical standards and professionalism, with a commitment to teamwork, trust and accountability + Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint **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 **Job Location** K2 Dolce **Employment Type** Regular **Weekly Hours** 40 **Skills** Advisory Services, Advisory Services, Business Banking, Business Consultations, Business Finance, Capital Markets, Cash Management, Client Service, Corporate Finance, Credit Services, Debt Capital Markets, Ethical Standards, Finance, Financial Modeling, Interpersonal Communication, Investment Banking, Leadership, Lending, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Multitasking, Office Applications, People Management, Portfolio Management {+ 9 more} At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel. Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.