Director, Credit Research - CIBC, Montréal

Role Overview

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. At CIBC, we need talented, passionate professionals dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients. As a Director, Credit Research, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Fixed Income Portfolio Managers. Your expertise will be crucial for security selection and credit research across global investment grade and high yield markets, helping to make a meaningful impact on investment portfolio performance.

CIBC embraces your strengths and ambitions, empowering you at work. Team members have what they need to make a significant contribution and are valued for who they are. The work environment is designed for you to thrive, with specific arrangements discussed during your interview.

Key Duties

As a Director, Credit Research, you will be responsible for a range of critical functions that directly influence investment strategies and client outcomes. Your daily activities will include:

• Deliver high-conviction credit recommendations that directly influence portfolio outcomes.
• Dive deep into issuer and sector analysis, combining rigorous financial modelling with market insight.
• Lead the development of investment theses for both investment grade and high yield credits in various sectors.
• Collaborate closely with Portfolio Managers and fellow analysts to challenge ideas, unlock value, and understand risks.
• Share your expertise through clear, persuasive communication—internally and with clients.
• Anticipate macro themes, market trends, and regulatory changes through continuous research.
• Lead with impact within the credit team and across CIBC Global Asset Management.

Qualifications

To succeed in this Director, Credit Research role at CIBC, you will bring a strong combination of experience, education, and professional certification, alongside key personal attributes:

• Demonstrated experience in Global IG and HY credit markets and a track record of alpha-driven credit calls.
• A degree in finance, accounting, STEM, or a related field.
• CFA charterholder certification.

Beyond formal qualifications, you are someone who knows that details matter, noticing things others don't. Your critical thinking skills are essential for informed decision-making. You enjoy investigating complex problems, making sense of information, and communicating detailed data in a meaningful way. You also embody CIBC's values of trust, teamwork, and accountability, bringing your authentic self to work.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your career goals are a priority. We focus on your strengths and ambitions to create opportunities that tap into your full potential, aiming to provide a career rather than just a paycheck. We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways, including:

• Competitive salary and incentive pay.
• Banking benefits and a comprehensive benefits program (subject to plan and program terms and conditions).
• Defined benefit pension plan (subject to plan and program terms and conditions).
• Employee share purchase plan.
• Generous vacation offering.
• Wellbeing support.
• MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
• Access to modern spaces and technological toolkits to foster innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
• A culture that supports ambition, including initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.