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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

As a Community Investment Officer, you’ll manage and expand CIBC’s Community Development investment portfolio. You’ll act as a lead originator for key investment products such as Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs), Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs), Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and other impactful community development activities.

This role includes sourcing, underwriting, closing, and managing investments while ensuring portfolio administration and compliance. You’ll evaluate new opportunities, represent CIBC at community events, and work on initiatives to improve processes and expand product offerings.

How you’ll succeed

Originate impactful investments: Source and underwrite new Community Development investments, conducting detailed financial analysis, due diligence, and modeling returns.

Deliver strong presentations: Prepare and present investment opportunities to the CRA Investment Committee and, when required, Credit Risk Management.

Ensure portfolio excellence: Oversee the evaluation and administration of the assigned investment portfolio, including detailed annual reviews and ongoing maintenance.

Build strong relationships: Maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth processing and management of investments.

Drive innovation: Lead projects and initiatives that expand product offerings, improve efficiency, or implement new procedures.

Represent CIBC in the community: Attend and participate in community development functions and forums, including some evening and weekend events.

Who you are

Experienced professional: You have 3–5 years of experience in community development investment or lending, commercial real estate lending, or similar roles.

Knowledgeable in community development: You’re familiar with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and Community Development Finance.

Highly analytical: You have advanced financial analysis skills and are proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Strong communicator: You excel in both verbal and written communication and have experience presenting to investment or credit committees.

Detail-oriented and organized: You can manage multiple tasks and timelines effectively while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Relationship-focused: You’re committed to community development and thrive on building and maintaining relationships.

Educationally grounded: You hold a bachelor’s degree (required) and possibly a master’s degree (preferred), with formal credit training being a plus.

What success looks like

• A well-maintained and growing portfolio of Community Development investments.
• Successful presentation and approval of new investment opportunities.
• Strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders that support seamless investment processes.
• Active representation of CIBC at community development events, raising the bank’s profile in the communities it serves.
• Successful completion of ad hoc projects that expand and enhance CIBC’s Community Development efforts.

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 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

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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package.  This role has an expected salary range of $110,000 - $150,000 for the Chicago, 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 also may 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.   

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. Additional total compensation and benefits details will be provided during the hiring process. 

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 during the application or interview process, 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. 

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

IL-120 S LaSalle St

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Change Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Leadership, Management Accounting, Management Information Systems (MIS), Management Reporting, Operational Efficiency