Senior Debt Products Manager (Commercial Real Estate)

Location: TX - 2121 N. Pearl Street, Dallas, Texas, United States. The work arrangement and proportion of on-site and remote work will be discussed during the interview. Candidates must be legally eligible to work at the specified location and hold a valid work or study permit where applicable.

Salary: $150,000–$180,000 annually for the Dallas, TX market, based on experience, qualifications, and location. Incentive compensation and a discretionary bonus may also apply.

Company

CIBC is a relationship-oriented banking institution providing financial products and services to clients.

What you will do

• Lead credit underwriting for new commercial real estate loan originations.
• Prepare prescreen materials, loan presentations, approval documents, and closing submissions.
• Analyze transactions, recommend risk ratings, assess deal-specific risks, and exercise non-credit approval authority within approved limits.
• Coordinate with client management, market and group heads, asset management, syndications, capital markets, lender’s counsel, and third-party consultants.
• Monitor loan documentation issues, due diligence, remediation plans, regulatory requests, audits, and data incidents.
• Build cross-functional partnerships and contribute to commercial real estate business initiatives.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of applicable experience in underwriting, structuring, loan closing, documentation, and portfolio management.
• Expertise in the full credit life cycle and commercial real estate credit.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory expectations, risk management practices, financial risks, and non-financial risks.
• Advanced financial analysis and modeling skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant financial systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Legal eligibility to work at the specified US location is required; a valid work or study permit may be required.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, and a recognition program.
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans.
• Paid sick leave, parental leave, vacation, holidays, and 401(k).
• Wellbeing support and a paid Purpose Day for personal growth and development.
• Inclusive and accessible candidate and employee experience.

Hiring process

• The process may include an attribute-based assessment and skills tests such as simulation or Microsoft Office testing.
• Additional compensation and benefits details are provided during the hiring process.