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
As a leader in trade execution, CIBC's Global Equities Execution Trading Group provides clients with a range of trading products and services. The Associate, Execution Services will be responsible for:Providing coverage for CIBC's execution clients Completing trading assignments and supporting overnight electronic trading activities Identifying and implementing ongoing process improvements

How You'll Succeed
In this role you will:Collaborate as a member of the trading desk to support clients, assist with client requests, and conduct day-to-day trading and settlement activities for institutional and retail clients in international markets, as well as support overnight activities in North American markets. Provide support for both low-touch and high-touch client activities during European market hours. Liaise with various groups (middle office, back office, technology, clients) to resolve technical and settlement issues. Assist in client reporting, trade reconciliation, and technology troubleshooting. Work to improve existing processes by implementing technology solutions to optimize trading operations. Adhere strictly to compliance and operational risk controls in accordance with company and regulatory standards, policies, and practices. Provide value-added consulting to management, including the development and maintenance of trading systems and processes. Develop innovative approaches and solutions to various business issues and concerns, modifying general procedures to yield better results and increase efficiency. Manage intermediate internal and external relationships with business units and client groups to promote acceptance and implementation of new, revised, and unique products, programs, and services while managing resistance to change. Utilize strong interpersonal and communication skills to work alongside management and other business areas regularly.

Who You Are
You possess:The ability to work hours that cover the European market and support overnight North American market activities. A minimum of 3 years of trading experience in equities and/or derivatives (futures/options). Knowledge of market structure (an asset). Experience with software/programming languages, including some or all of VBA and SQL. A university degree in Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science (preferred). Familiarity with algorithmic trading strategies and smart order routing systems (an asset). A good understanding of statistics and finance. Experience in database maintenance and development (SQL Server experience). A proactive, motivated, detail-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently. Superior problem-solving, analytical, judgment, and change implementation capabilities. Excellent oral and written communication skills for interactions with all management levels within the Bank. A self-starter mentality, capable of taking ownership of tasks. The ability to manage deadlines while balancing multiple complex priorities. Highly developed organizational skills and attention to detail.

What CIBC Offers
At CIBC, our people are our greatest asset. You'll become part of a diverse community that acknowledges everyone's unique talents, and empowers teams to do what's right for the client, and to do it well. As part of our team, you will:Thrive: Benefit from an open and approachable culture Connect: Work in a place where the right technology and infrastructure fosters innovation, collaboration and creativity across our global offices Develop: Grow your skills and career through ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and comprehensive product training Prosper: Share in our collective success with a competitive salary, incentive pay, employee banking benefits, health benefits program, and employee share purchase plan

What you need to knowCIBC 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

Job Location
150 Cheapside, London, UK
Employment Type
Regular
Weekly Hours
35
Skills
Algorithmic Trading, Analytical Thinking, Client Consultations, Computer Science, Electronic Trading, Financial Markets, Financial Modeling, Global Market, Investments, Market Trading, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Researching, Structured Query Language (SQL), Trade Execution, Trading Strategies, Trading Systems