Executive Director, Innovation Banking at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Executive Director, Innovation Banking

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.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce seeks an Executive Director, Innovation Banking to originate and execute capital investments into US-based technology companies. Responsibilities include:

1. Monitor loan and credit portfolios.
2. Drive and maintain relationships with US-based growth equity and venture capital firms.
3. Develop strategies for capitalizing client and partner portfolios.
4. Mentor and guide junior team members with respect to executing new investments and loans.

Minimum Qualifications:

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, followed by 5 years of progressively responsible experience with originating and leading underwriting of credit and lending transactions for venture- and growth equity-backed software companies. Experience must include:

1. 5 years of experience with capital investments in the technology and venture industries;
2. 5 years of experience with managing underperforming investments and securities;
3. 5 years of experience with building and maintaining relationships with senior-level venture capital and growth equity investors, as well as CFOs and CEOs of portfolio companies;
4. 5 years of experience with loan origination software systems, data platforms including Pitchbook, Capital IQ, and CrunchBase, and loan pricing tools including PrecisionLender.

10% domestic and international travel required.

Job Location: Menlo Park, CA

Rate of Pay: $185,000.00 - $235,000.00 per year.

To apply: Please visit CIBC Careers and enter Job Requisition ID 2421732. Alternatively, please send your résumé, cover letter, and a copy of the ad to: CIBC, Attn: H. Lazzaro, 300 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, USA 10017.

CIBC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.

What CIBC Offers:

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

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.
• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location: 2735 Sand Hill Road, Suite 205

Employment Type: Regular

Weekly Hours: 40

Skills: Business Banking, Business Development, Client Service, Customer Experience (CX), Financial Advising, Group Problem Solving, Operational Strategies, People Management, Portfolio Management.

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.