Private Banker

Location: Chicago, IL — 120 S LaSalle St, Floor 2. Work arrangement details will be discussed during the interview.

Salary: $125,000–$200,000 annually for the Chicago market, based on experience, qualifications, and position location.

Company

CIBC is a relationship-oriented bank providing banking, lending, wealth management, and financial solutions to clients.

What you will do

• Develop new and manage existing private banking lending and deposit relationships for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.
• Act as a trusted advisor by identifying customized lending, deposit, wealth management, investment, and trust solutions.
• Manage portfolio health, including reviews, renewals, past-due remediation, risk ratings, and credit documentation.
• Structure deals and lead credit, underwriting, approval, and closing processes in partnership with underwriting and credit risk teams.
• Collaborate with private wealth management, commercial banking, and other internal partners to expand strategic client relationships.
• Maintain Salesforce activity, participate in market events, mentor junior colleagues, and support superior client service.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience cultivating and managing lending and deposit relationships for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.
• Deep credit expertise, including credit risk assessment, lending solution structuring, and analysis for credit actions.
• Working knowledge of investment portfolios and trust solutions.
• Experience building relationships with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and corporate executives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, financial analysis, financial modeling, and Salesforce or an equivalent CRM.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States at the specified location; a valid work or study permit may be required where applicable.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or Economics.
• Formal credit training.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment focused on trust, teamwork, accountability, and diversity.
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans.
• Paid sick leave, parental leave, vacation, holidays, and 401(k).
• Competitive salary, incentive compensation, banking benefits, wellbeing support, and recognition programs.
• Paid Purpose Day for personal growth and development.

Hiring process

• The work arrangement will be discussed during the interview.
• Applicants may complete an attribute-based assessment and skills tests, including simulation, coding, or Microsoft Office assessments.