Global Markets: Executive Director - Commodity QIS Structurer

CIBC • New York, NY

8d • $275,000

About The Position

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 What You’ll Be Doing The Institutional Structuring Group is part of CIBC’s Global Markets team and in this role, the Executive Director will support the Quantitative Investment Strategy development for the Financial Institutions as well as Retail client space through the development of innovative and tailored Commodity and Commodity Derivative solutions. The successful candidate will have experience on volatility based solutions. This role is an opportunity for someone looking to grow their skill set and knowledge of Capital Markets in general. The goal of CIBC Capital Markets is to be the premier client-focused wholesale bank in North America. To deliver on this, the wholesale banking arm of CIBC provides a wide range of credit, capital markets, investment banking, merchant banking and research products and services to government, institutional, corporate and retail clients in North America and in key markets around the world.

Requirements

• Knowledge of business/economics typically acquired through a university degree and/or a combination of education and industry experience. Degrees in Mathematics and Engineering disciplines strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Commodity Financial Market derivatives and systematic strategies acquired through a minimum of 7 years’ experience
• Knowledge of current financial markets, and an understanding of current market as well as derivative transaction pricing
• Able to very quickly acquire knowledge, to demonstrate competence and to add value to the transaction and client relationships
• Confident, assertive, and able to function in a fast-paced environment1
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a fluid environment while maintaining focus
• Strong inter-personal skills, selling skills, and team player skills
• Strong multi-tasking and time management skills
• Ability to work and resolve problems independently
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Derivative Pricing capabilities in multiple asset classes would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Commodity markets is a huge plus
• Python and SQL knowledge would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Assist the Structuring Group with their daily activities and administrative tasks, including but not limited to the following:
• Pro-actively generating Cross Asset Derivatives as well as Quantitative Investment Strategy (Systematic Indices) ideas that are value-add to Financial Institutions with particular emphasis on Commodities and Commodity volatility.
• Quickly and efficiently respond to Derivative pricing requests from sales staff and clients.
• Perform various market analysis in support of new product idea development
• Perform analysis on strategies using back-testing
• Creation of marketing material
• Collaborate and partner with other groups in Capital Markets to provide best in class solution for the client
• On your own initiative, develop product knowledge through directed or self-directed study.
• Be prepared to cross train when the appropriate time arises, as suggested by management.
• Share any developed skills, knowledge, ideas with management and other members of Global Markets.
• Attend learning sessions hosted by the Continuous Learning Program as required.

Benefits

• At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package.
• This role has an expected salary range of USD$275,000 in the New York, NY market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position.
• The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component.
• CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation), Holidays, and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.
• Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location.
• Additional total compensation and benefits details will be provided during the hiring process.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees