Senior Specialist - Client Support

Client Specialist

This Client Specialist role supports the US Specialty Deposits line of business. The position will focus primarily on AML High Risk periodic refreshes and seven-year refreshes across the group's portfolio, while also providing general client service support as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate AML High Risk periodic refreshes for the portfolio.
• Manage seven-year refresh activities and help ensure progress remains on track.
• Support compliance deadlines by monitoring review status and driving timely completion.
• Provide general client service assistance where needed.

How you will succeed

• 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 driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform an innovative idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
• 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.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What you'll be doing

The Specialist, Client Support is responsible for providing support and high quality customer service to clients and prospects in Commercial Banking, liaising closely with the business and clients to complete tasks. The role requires solid written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills. The Specialist, Client Support supports best practices and handles incoming telephone calls and emails to address client requests in a professional and client-focused manner.

The role makes recommendations on client matters to meet work objectives, ensuring that clients experience a bank that listens actively and demonstrates care for their unique needs. The role receives general instructions on routine work and participates in group projects as required.

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. We are considering local candidates based in Chicago, IL and/or surrounding Chicagoland areas.

How You'll Succeed

• Client engagement
  - Getting to know your clients and understand their priorities to use your knowledge of cash management, loan experience, and portfolio management to help clients meet their goals.
• Relationship building
  - Grow your internal network, deepen existing relationships, and collaborate with others to ensure clients are connected to the right people and opportunities.
• Strategic Minded
  - You'll build and execute on communication strategies with the support of the Relationship Managers to use your critical thinking skills to assist the client with their daily needs.

Who You Are

• You demonstrate experience in supporting high profile clients working in a fast-paced environment.
• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do.
• You are a strong communicator. You understand the importance of communication (oral and written) and problem-solving skills, including effective engagement with our business partners, including senior management.
• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

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 Moment Makers, 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