Strategic Business Unit Description
Corporate Banking within CIBC Capital Markets provides integrated lending, structuring and risk management solutions to corporate and project finance clients across Europe. The platform supports origination, underwriting and portfolio management of transactions across energy, infrastructure, renewables and broader asset-based sectors, working closely with Investment Banking, Debt Capital Markets and Global Markets.
Job Purpose
The Director, Portfolio Management is responsible for the active management and oversight of a portfolio of corporate, project finance and structured finance assets across Europe, ensuring robust credit monitoring, risk assessment and compliance with internal and external requirements. The role involves leading borrower engagement on amendments, waivers and refinancing processes, while supporting transaction execution and lifecycle management. The Director acts as a key interface between front office, credit, legal and operational teams, ensuring disciplined risk management and high-quality analysis across the portfolio.
Key Accountabilities
Portfolio Management & Risk Oversight
- Manage a portfolio of complex structured finance loans (including construction and operational assets) and corporate facilities, ensuring continuous monitoring of credit performance and compliance with financing terms.
- Evaluate borrower performance, identify emerging risks and proactively manage credit exposures in line with internal risk frameworks and risk appetite.
- Track borrower reporting obligations, review financials, budgets and operating reports, and coordinate risk ratings with Risk Management.
Transaction & Lifecycle Management
- Lead the evaluation and execution of amendment, waiver and consent requests, including preparation of detailed credit analysis and coordination of approval processes.
- Oversee construction monitoring, including drawdown reviews and coordination with technical, legal and financial stakeholders.
- Manage term conversions, refinancings and restructuring processes, ensuring appropriate internal coordination and risk assessment.
Execution Support & Client Interaction
- Support deal teams in the execution of new transactions, refinancings and syndications, including due diligence and post-closing activities.
- Engage with clients, sponsors, lenders and advisors to represent the Bank’s interests and maintain strong working relationships.
Governance & Operational Management
- Maintain credit files, ensure KYC compliance and support audit and regulatory requests.
- Coordinate legal documentation processes and ensure alignment with credit approvals.
- Support internal initiatives including policy development, systems enhancements and process improvements.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Act as a senior member of the portfolio management team, providing mentorship to junior staff and supporting team development.
- Collaborate across functions to ensure efficient delivery of portfolio and transaction objectives.
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
- Work closely with Corporate Banking London and European teams to support portfolio oversight and transaction execution.
- Partner with Credit Risk Management, Legal, Operations, Finance and Tax teams on credit approvals and transaction lifecycle management.
- Collaborate with Investment Banking, Debt Capital Markets and Global Markets to deliver integrated client solutions.
- Engage externally with sponsors, borrowers, technical advisors, legal counsel and syndicate banks.
Compliance Requirements/Responsibilities
- As an employee of CIBC, the incumbent must comply with all applicable CIBC and Line of Business policies, standards, guidelines and controls.
AUTHORITIES/DECISION RIGHTS
- Authority to recommend credit decisions, including amendments, waivers and restructurings within delegated limits.
- Authority to challenge borrower assumptions and financial projections and escalate material risks.
- Authority to recommend changes to processes to enhance operational efficiency and risk management.
JOB DIMENSIONS
- Management of a portfolio of structured/project finance assets across multiple jurisdictions and sectors.
- Regular interaction with senior internal stakeholders and external counterparties.
- Responsibility for complex credit assessments and transaction lifecycle management.
Knowledge And Skills
- Significant experience (typically 6–10+ years) in project finance, structured finance or credit portfolio management.
- Strong credit analysis capability with experience evaluating complex financing structures.
- Advanced financial modelling and cashflow analysis skills.
- Robust understanding of legal documentation and financing agreements.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to influence internal and external parties.
- Knowledge of energy, infrastructure and project finance sectors preferred.
- High level of professionalism, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- This role operates within a normal office environment.
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
150 Cheapside, 3rd Flr, London
Employment Type
Regular
Weekly Hours
35
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Banking
- Business Banking
- Business Development
- Business Solutions
- Capital Markets
- Corporate Banking
- Credit Analysis
- Credit Decisions
- Credit Risk Management
- Credit Risks
- Customer Experience (CX)
- Financial Markets Analysis
- Investment Banking
- Lending
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