Director, FI, Global Markets

Location: Greater London

## BUSINESS UNIT DESCRIPTION
* Responsible to make markets to CIBC customers in Canadian and US$ fixed income securities during European trading hours.
* Manage risk in a portfolio of securities used for the purpose of market making.
* Operate within risk limits assigned while achieving profitability targets
* Work closely with sales to deliver liquidity in Government and SSA securities.
* Partner with fellow traders on the desk to manage risk and offer hedges for financial solutions.
* Participate in client facing activities to promote the capabilities and services of the bank.
* Support the sales efforts of the International distribution group as well as occasionally supporting the trading team in North America.
* Degree educated (preferably MBA or equivalent), with a minimum of 5-10 years’ experience within the industry
* Comprehensive knowledge of financial markets, in particular Fixed Income and Interest Rates
* Knowledge of various legal and regulatory requirements within the financial services industry
* Strong understanding of how to read financial statements
* Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills in order to develop, manage and leverage relationships with clients, internal and/or external business partners.
* Significant presentation/interactive skills sufficient to clearly articulate complex conceptual information/ideas on issues involving extensive interpretation and opinion.
* Proven ability to develop viable product ideas and to lead product development process from idea generation through to closing. Strong project management skills.
* Highly developed communication skills, both oral and written, sufficient to convey complex factual and conceptual information on issues requiring detailed explanation and interpretation.
* Demonstrated commitment to client satisfaction
* High level leadership, management and motivational skills

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values:
Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.
Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.
Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.
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