About the Portfolio Manager Commercial Banking role
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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) **What you'll be doing** The Portfolio Manager primary purpose is to ensure objectives related to credit underwriting and internal portfolio management are met, in addition to supporting the workflow of the Commercial Team of RMs and commercial lending associates. This position will provide approval within established guidelines for daily credit/portfolio administrative activity. The Portfolio Manager will be responsible for but not limited to the following activities. Primary responsibilities for this position will be that of Underwriting and Portfolio Management and execution of 1A risk management activities in a manner consistent with CIBC’s risk culture. Client Sales - Serve as the client’s primary contact/resource/advocate at the Bank for portfolio related issues/reporting/maintenance or new requests on existing credit - Renewal activities with existing clients – PM leading associated activities with RM input - Remain active and engaged in periodic client calls and visits for assigned portfolio - Maintain Salesforce pipeline on existing clients (draws, increases, paydowns, payoffs) Client Onboarding/Closing - Loan closing process – responsible for driving the closing process with internal closing team and Portfolio Coordinator - Engage RM as needed; primarily with respect to material changes to negotiated business terms with the client Client Portfolio Maintenance - Work with CIS Relationship Support to update / correct identified data issues - Address upcoming maturities and annual reviews on time; help remediate payment past dues - Ensure all customer financial reporting / covenants are collected on time - Support closing team to ensure collection of outstanding loan document exceptions - Follow up on past due real estate taxes / insurance certificates to clear exceptions - Prepare CAMP reports and quarterly trend cards / reviews - Prepare FAS 114 memo / analysis - Complete quarterly SOX controls and ensure accurate risk ratings at all times for covered portfolio - Respond to approval requests for overdrafts, manual wires, NSF wires, ACH suspensions, etc. - Review borrowing base availability and approve loan advances - Coordinate onboarding, deposit account opening and TM setup activities - Respond to approval requests for overdrafts, manual wires, NSF wires, ACH suspensions, etc. - Review borrowing base availability and approve loan advances - Review pricing grid / tickler reports to ensure pricing and fees have been applied / adjusted correctly - Remain active and engaged in periodic client calls and visits for assigned portfolio - Renewal activities with existing clients – PM leading associated activities with RM input - Has direct client contact in performing responsibilities as needed Client Penetration/Cross Sell - Consults with the RM on cross-sell opportunities Management Responsibilities and Team Training - Mentor and provide situational training support to Associates and Sr. Associates *At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement will be discussed at the time of your interview.* **How You'll Succeed** - **Relationship building -** Develop new client relationships through business development activities, leveraging referral sources, existing clients and centers of influence. Actively monitor and manage these relationships by fully understanding our clients’ goals, purpose and the status of our clients’ business. - **Teamwork -** Work with internal partners to connect clients w…
Salary estimate
$150,000 – $170,000/yr
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Skills for this role
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