Consultant, OTC Derivatives Documentation

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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.

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What you'll be doing

You’ll be joining CIBC’s Capital Markets, OTC Derivatives Operations. Reporting to the Senior Manager, OTC Derivatives Documentation Group of CIBC Capital Markets Operations, you will play a key role in supporting the daily activities of OTC Confirmations and Mark-to-Market Client Statements across a comprehensive range of derivative products, including Equities, Interest Rates, Commodities, and FX Options. This position demands an analytical professional with expertise in derivatives, quantitative finance, and a commitment to operational excellence. You will interpret, analyze, and resolve complex issues and disputes, collaborating with stakeholders such as Front Office, Legal, and Technology teams. If you have a passion for derivatives and a proven ability to drive change, we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact. approaches to work and acts as a resource integrator for their area.

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

- Attention to Details in Managing Multiple Priorities - Apply a meticulous and disciplined approach to all operational tasks, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. Your attention to detail will allow you to identify and resolve discrepancies early, maintaining the integrity of our processes and supporting our reputation for excellence. In a fast-paced, dynamic environment, your strong organizational skills and adaptability will enable you to efficiently manage shifting priorities and competing deadlines, consistently delivering high-quality results under pressure. Your commitment to precision and efficiency will help safeguard client interests and uphold robust risk controls.
- Expertise in OTC Derivatives - Demonstrate advanced knowledge of OTC derivative structures including complex and exotic products. You develop, review and match ISDA trade confirmations for a diverse range of OTC derivatives with a high degree of attention to detail. Experience with ISDA Derivatives Definitions and their applicability to OTC derivatives is essential to ensure accurate and compliant documentation in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Apply advanced skills to review Mark-to-Market valuations across asset classes, working with internal teams to verify pricing, understand models, and ensure data accuracy.
- Analytical and Quantitative Knowledge - Leverage your strong mathematical skill to analyze and interpret the algorithms and equations that govern option payoffs and cash settlements. You will assess our booking model features, price sensitivities and reconcile booking system data with legal documentation, ensuring valuations are accurate and defensible. Familiarity with industry-standard pricing models and the ability to dissect and explain payoff structures are essential.
- Technical Proficiency - Utilize advanced analytical techniques and automation tools to synthesize and interpret large datasets from multiple sources. Proficiency in VBA, Power Automate, Tableau, Power BI, and advanced Excel is required to streamline processes and enhance reporting capabilities. Bring a creative mindset to exploring and piloting artificial intelligence solutions, contributing to the ongoing transformation and adoption of AI-driven processes within our operations.

Who you are

- You can demonstrate experience with. Programming languages and have experience using modern big data, analytical and dashboard tools (i.e. SAS, SQL, Python, R, Hadoop, Spark, Alteryx, Tableau, Cognos).
- You have a degree in a quantitative field. (i.e. mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics, engineering, physics, business) or equivalent experience. Advanced degree is an asset (i.e. MMA, MBAN, MSc, MA, MBA).
- You are a problem solver . You have exceptional critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills with demonstrated ability to independently identify and analyze business problems and recommend solutions.
- You demonstrate knowledge in organization's Information Technology (IT) environment and understand the integration / interdependencies of various processes across a line of business.
- You have stellar communication skills. You have the ability to produce a variety of business documents that demonstrate command of language, clarity of thought and orderliness of presentation. You also have the ability to express oneself and communicate with others verbally; recognizing that verbal communication is more than just language - it includes tone, style and structure.
- You're driven to succeed. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact.
- You act like an owner. You understand business and process requirements in order to define fairly complex processes or a sub set of processes affecting a line of business
- Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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 [email protected]
- 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.

Job Location
Toronto-141 Bay, 21st Floor

Employment Type
Regular

Weekly Hours
37.5

Skills
Business Effectiveness, Communication, Data Mining, Data Reporting, Decision Making, Machine Learning (ML), Metrics Analysis, Process Improvements, Reporting and Analysis, Statistical Analysis