Client Service Specialist, Commercial Banking

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At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered  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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As a member of the Commercial banking team, you will be an integral component of Commercial Banking/Healthcare and part of a team of specialized professionals who create value for business clients by understanding their transaction needs. As the Client Service Specialist, you will be accountable to perform AML/Due Diligence, Account Opening, Loan funding and Service of a dedicated portfolio. This position needs to understand the client needs and taking responsibility for the execution of client request.

You will provide relevant recommendations when appropriate while acting as a key interface to internal partners.

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.

• Relationship Building – As a Client Service Specialist, you will serve as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and building strong relationships.
• Implementation & Transitioning – Coordinate new and existing client transitions and implementations, acting as the crucial point of contact, to ensure a proper transition from the other financial institution by working directly with clients to gather relevant information to execute the onboarding request. Provide clients with the required documentation/agreements to be executed to implement the requested cash management solution. Follow up and maintain communication throughout the transition with all partners to ensure that clients’ cash management solutions need are delivered in a timely and seamless manner.
• Operational Support – Interpret, validate and obtain the required information to complete the necessary implementation forms for internal and external client requests. Ensure all mandatory documentation such as Product Legal Agreements, and signed Payment Product Settlement Limit documentation (with supporting evidence of credit existence) are received prior to proceeding with the transition. Regularly update knowledge of internal (i.e., new products, procedures, and organizational changes) and external (i.e., technology, regulatory changes) developments to respond to client needs promptly and suitably.
• Business Development – Identify, through the analysis process and client dealings, other potential sales and/or service improvement opportunities and refer potential sales to appropriate client relationship/cash manager sales managers. Recognize business risk elements of situations being handled, involving the appropriate supervisors or business partners as early as possible. Contribute to the business unit’s goal of continuous improvement by identifying areas to enhance the client experience or resolve challenges.

• You have 4+ years of demonstrated experience in client services within the Banking Industry.
• You have strong technical skills with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as the ability to quickly learn proprietary software applications supporting the origination and cash management sales process.
• You put our clients first. You engage with the purpose of finding the right solutions. You go the extra mile because it is the right thing to do.
• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform an innovative idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and…