Relationship Manager, Commercial 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. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What you'll be doing

As a member of the Commercial Banking team, you’ll work with our clients to create end-to-end financial solutions to help build a comprehensive approach to finance growth, manage cash flow, increase efficiency, and mitigate risk. As a Relationship Manager you will manage and grow a portfolio of Commercial Banking clients by proactively developing new business opportunities in the community and ensuring clients’ day-to-day banking needs are being met at the highest level. You will develop new client relationships through business development activities, actively monitor and manage the relationship with the client, and structure, negotiate and document credit and cash management arrangements to deliver what matters to our clients and help them realize their goals.

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.
• Provide Solutions - Proactively assess client needs and propose solutions to deliver what matters to our clients by structuring, negotiating and documenting credit and cash management arrangements with clients and prospects that meet client needs.
• Collaborate - Work with internal partners to connect clients with opportunities and commit to building a profile in the local business community to leverage that profile into effective working relationships with new and existing clients and internal partners.

Who you are

You put our clients first. You engage with the purpose of finding the right solutions. You go the extra mile because it is the right thing to do.

You’re an industry expert. You have experience in commercial or business banking, proven business development skills, and a solid understanding of financial statements and account principles including valuation techniques and cash flow analysis.

You are technically savvy. You have experience managing the credit quality of a portfolio of commercial banking clients that have credit needs, and/or complex cash management requirements.

You are analytical. You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information.

You’re confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.

You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.

You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the initiative, go beyond, and deliver results.

You have a degree/diploma in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

You live your values. You bring high standards, genuine care to your relationships, and want to grow with an employer that shares your values and brings out your best.

What CIBC Offers

• competitive compensation
• a banking benefit*
• wellbeing support
• employee and family assistance programs
• MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program

*Subject to program terms and conditions

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.

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

CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise. 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency). We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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.

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Job Location: Yellowknife

Employment Type: Regular

Weekly Hours: 37.5

Skills: Analytical Thinking, Business Development, Client Service, Commercial Banking, Financial Advising, New Business Development, Portfolio Management, Results-Oriented

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 48,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.