Senior Debt Products Manager - Commercial Real Estate

Company: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

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 Sr. Debt Products Manager will be a key member of our Atlanta based Commercial Real Estate (“CRE”) team, responsible for ensuring objectives related to credit underwriting, transaction management and client service for new loan origination activities are met. The Sr. Debt Products Manager will be responsible leading the execution of complex deals from origination through closing, producing consistent deal underwriting materials and analyzing and mitigating risk for credit opportunities that are being recommended for approval. The Sr. Debt Products Manager will work in close collaboration with the Client Management team, Debt Products (DP) colleagues, Asset Management team and Credit partners. The Sr. Debt Products Manager will have direct Borrower interaction and will be responsible for maintaining the client-focused nature of the CRE business. The role also has both external and internal responsibilities including direct engagement with Syndications and Capital Markets amongst others. At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview. 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. Teamwork - Work with internal partners to connect clients with opportunities. Commit to building a profile in the local business community in order to leverage that profile into effective working relationships with new and existing clients and internal partners. Client experience - Proactively assess your clients’ needs and propose solutions to deliver to meet those needs. Interact with assigned clients as necessary to facilitate prompt response to questions, enquiries or issues in order to provide “best in class” service. Apply acquired industry/company knowledge to the development of client/prospect proposals for financial and strategic solutions to meet client needs. Who you are 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 act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results. You have a degree/diploma in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Minimum 10 years of experience in CRE lending preferred, and prior experience in underwriting, structuring, loan closing, documentation, and portfolio management. Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability. You have demonstrated expertise in Underwriting/Credit Approval/Loan Closing: working all aspects of the credit life cycle, including ability to lead credit underwriting process, provide experienced judgement on risk factors and structuring recommendations. Prepare analysis, materials and memos for internal presentation, including New Deal Prescreens and Loan Presentation documents. Oversee loan closings and third party due diligence in coordination with internal teams and external counsel. Accountable for accuracy of loan approval documents and legal documents. Interact directly with clients in collaboration with Client Management team to ensure detailed understanding of new transaction requests and meet timing expectations. Participate in periodic property inspections. You have demonstrated expertise in Risk Management: Working with Debt Product Team Leads on evolving trends in Commercial Real Estate with collaboration from Asset Management team. Ensure that the policy, procedure and reference material which govern loan originations and closings are appropriately followed. Provide feedback to the Debt Products Team Lead and/or Head of Debt Products in preparation for Known and Emerging Risk Meetings. Provide appropriate materials and submissions as needed to support the Head of Portfolio Administration in response to regulators and auditors – internal and external. Work with the Debt Product Team Lead to ensure issue remediation strategy is sufficient, sustainable, and timely (in accordance with remediation plan/target date). Work with the Debt Products Team Lead and/or Head of Debt Products in developing and executing management action plans, working with Governance & Controls team, Independent Risk Management (as required per the applicable policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines), and Audit as needed. Ensure that Head of Debt Products has the appropriate materials and submissions as needed to support regulatory filings. Respond to second line challenge of line of business risk identification and review and provide input to materials generated for risk identification processes (e.g. risk self-assessments, minutes, and decks). Escalate data incident reports and ensure information is captured accurately (including root cause, impact, and control analysis). You have demonstrated experience with Cross-functional Relationships; Building and maintaining cross-functional partnerships and networks to contribute and drive strong execution around key business initiatives. Maintaining strong partnerships with other business functions/units (i.e. Credit, Finance, etc.). Assisting in managing deal pipeline, and other internal reporting requirements. Staying current on industry/market conditions, ensuring policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines (identification of emerging issues) remain up to date and adjust or recommend changes to procedures and standards as appropriate. Recommending appropriate risk ratings in collaboration with Debt Product Team Lead. Understands CIBC appetite/limit capacity for deal-specific attributes including business execution, security, HVCRE, etc. Escalates “Issues List” from loan document negotiation to Client Manager and Debt Product Team Lead on new transactions as applicable. At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $160,000 - $185,000 for the 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 may also 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. California residents — your privacy rights regarding your actual or prospective employment 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*, 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, 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 GA-3290 Northside Pkwy, 7th Fl Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 40 Skills Analytical Thinking, Business Banking, Business Development, Client Service, Financial Advising, Portfolio Management, Results-Oriented

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