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CIBC Client Specialist || in Chicago, Illinois
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)
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
As an individual contributor, Client Banking Specialists are responsible for the following:
○ Focused on day-to-day client experience
○ Commerical Loan Setup, Closing and Funding
○ Depository Account Opening
○ Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Know Your Customer (KYC) Review & Evaluation
○ Overdraft Account Review and Decisioning
○ Client Maintenance (Name/Address Change, Tax ID Changes, Officer Updates, HHNR)
○ Fraud Management (Client Notification & Resolution (Check, ACH, Wire)
○ Loan Advance & Paydown
○ Signature Card Updates (Additions/Deletions)
○ Balance & Transaction Inquiry (Depository & Loan Accounts)
○ Execute Money Movements (Manual Wires, Internal Transfers & One-time ACH)
○ Provide Statement Copies (Loan, DDA, Account Analysis)
○ Wire Inquiry & Return/Amendment (including Fed Ref #)
○ Client Authentication - Maintain Strong Risk & Control Principles
○ Ad-hoc requests as needed
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.
CONDUCT & CULTURE RISK
Our CIBC risk culture is based on employees striving to exceed the expectations of ourselves and our leadership’s identification and mitigation of risks in their daily responsibilities, not just in quarterly or annual monitoring/assessments. We all are accountable for managing risk.
As an employee of CIBC the incumbent must conduct themselves (and foster an environment for others) in a manner consistent with our strong risk culture. This includes:
Following all aspects of the CIBC Code of Conduct, as well as all applicable CIBC policies, frameworks, guidelines, processes and controls
At all times acting in accordance with our Purpose and shared values, to achieve our Bank’s strategic goals
Understanding and following the qualitative and quantitative components of our Risk Appetite Statements
Completing all annual Corporate Mandatory Training and Testing modules, as well as any additional business-specific modules, as required and employing the learnings in daily activities and undertakings
Escalating matters through one of the appropriate channels identified in the CIBC Code of Conduct (i.e., HR, management, Ethics Hotline, Whistleblower, etc.) upon observing activities that may be inconsistent with CIBC’s policies, frameworks, guidelines, processes and controls
Speaking up if witnessing behaviors that drive poor or unfair outcomes for clients, team members or other stakeholders
Escalating matters that can result in adverse market practices and outcomes, thereby negatively impacting CIBC’s reputation as a leading financial institution
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Preferred formal education: Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 1+ year in client facing role with demonstrated experience in client service.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook and PowerPoint) required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong organizational and time management skills including ability to prioritize client requests
Accountable
WORKING CONDITIONS
This role operates within a normal office environment
Travel required: Occasional
What CIBC Offers
At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.
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.
Job Location
IL-120 S LaSalle St
Employment Type
Regular
Weekly Hours
40
Skills
Account Openings, Client Relationship Management, Communication, Customer Service, Know Your Customer (KYC), Multitasking, Organizing, Team Organization
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.