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) **What You'll Be Doing** The Trade Control group provides support to CIBC’s businesses through effective governance and control processes for all derivative products. Our Trade Control team monitors and verifies trade flows through various source systems in a timely and precise manner in order to ensure accuracy for downstream stakeholders. As an Associate in Trade Control, you will be accountable for providing day-to-day support for global derivative trading. This includes ensuring all transactions executed by the front office have been completely and accurately booked into the requisite applications. This role is an opportunity to learn about a wide array of derivatives and general Capital Markets processes. _At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role._ _You’ll_ _have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where_ _you’ll_ _spend 3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote._ **How You'll Succeed** + **Trade Control:** You will play a critical role in trade verification by meticulously validating all trade details against blotters, broker confirmations, external trading platforms, trade tickets, and trader files, in strict adherence to established daily control procedures. Your advanced understanding of derivatives and other capital markets products will enable you to identify and resolve complex discrepancies, ensuring the highest level of accuracy in trade capture. You will thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment where rapid, informed responses to front office requests are essential. As an escalation point for analysts and a key support for the trading floor, you will leverage your expertise to resolve intricate trade issues and provide guidance on best practices. Your strong attention to detail and organizational skills will be vital in maintaining comprehensive records of daily controls for audit and compliance purposes. + **Reporting and Reconciliation:** You will be responsible for the preparation and review of daily reports integral to the Trade Control group’s processes, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of all reported data. Your responsibilities will include reconciling trades between internal and external systems, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies. Your analytical skills and deep product knowledge will be essential in identifying root causes of reconciliation breaks and implementing effective solutions in order to strengthen the team’s control environment. + **Business Acumen:** You will maintain and continuously expand your in-depth knowledge of Capital Markets products, with a particular focus working with interest rate and FX derivative products, operational and settlement practices of bonds, swaps, options, futures and foreign exchange. Your expertise will enable you to anticipate and address emerging risks, contribute to process improvements, and deliver timely, high-quality results for a diverse range of stakeholders. You will be relied upon to coach and communicate technical information to both peers and junior team members, ensuring alignment and understanding across the team. + **Stakeholder Management:** You will serve as a primary escalation point and trusted advisor for internal departments, traders, and marketers on all trade control-related matters. Your strong interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to build effective relationships and represent the Trade Control group in cross-functional initiatives and projects. You will proactively identify opportunities to enhance processes and support the team’s strategic objectives, contributing to the ongoing success of the Capital Markets business. **Who You Are** + **You have an undergraduate university degree** in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or related field. + **You have a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience** working with Interest Rate and FX derivative products, including operational and settlement practices of bonds, swaps, options, futures, and foreign exchange. You possess a strong understanding of the mechanics and lifecycle of these products. + **You have experience** working in a financial institution with a strong understanding of the division of major departments in a bank and the flow of information. + **You have the technical knowledge** . You have intermediate to advanced Excel skills, specifically for reconciling complex datasets from multiple sources. Experience with data analysis tools or VBA is an asset. + **You like helping others grow and learn** . You have experience mentoring, coaching, or training junior staff, and are comfortable acting as an escalation point for complex trade issues and process exceptions. + **You’re a proactive problem solver.** You thrive when empowered to take initiative, resolve discrepancies, and deliver results under pressure. You demonstrate sound judgment and accountability in all actions. + **You communicate with impact.** You have exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across front, middle, and back-office functions. + **You excel at finding solutions.** You bring strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills and can respond to non-routine and high-impact queries. + **You are passionate about people.** You have strong interpersonal skills, excel at teamwork, and are committed to building positive relationships within and beyond your team. + **You know the details matter.** You’re confident and thorough, with a keen attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance. + **You’re digitally savvy.** You have hands on experience with MarkitWire, Bloomberg Terminal, Wall Street Systems and other relevant platforms. Experience working with Harmony is an asset. + **Values matter to you.** You bring your real self to work, and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.\#LI-TA **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*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, 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, French proficiency, 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** Toronto-161 Bay St., 4th **Employment Type** Regular **Weekly Hours** 37.5 **Skills** Business Monitoring, Capital Markets, Capital Markets Products, Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Customer Queries, Derivatives, Ensure Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel VBA Programming, Policy Procedures, Prioritization, Retail Credit, Trade Control, Trade Reconciliation, Trade Settlement 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.