Associate, Wealth Solutions Group, Advisory

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The Advisory team within the Wealth Solutions Group (WSG) supports the development, structuring and documentation of structured note transactions. The successful candidate for this Associate level position will be a lawyer with 1-3 years’ experience who possesses strong communication and analytical skills. This role is an opportunity for a results-driven professional to join our team, grow their skill set and be exposed to a challenging role in capital markets.

How You’ll Succeed

Trading floor liaison with internal and external transaction control and approval functions

Providing transaction expertise for structured notes and other products across a number of underlying markets

Working closely with a number of internal partners, including Structuring, Sales, Trading, Legal, Compliance, Treasury and Taxation Division on new product development initiatives

Ensuring transactions and products are structured to achieve legal, regulatory, tax and operational objectives for CIBC and its clients

Overseeing the structuring, execution, settlement and ongoing maintenance of existing and new structured note transactions

Leading initiatives with various internal and external stakeholders to achieve cost reductions and operational efficiencies, including integration and maintenance of ongoing legal document automation initiatives

Assisting the Sales team in building new strategic partnerships with distribution partners

Working effectively within CIBC's corporate governance practices and policies (e.g. Risk Management, Finance, Human Resources, Legal and Compliance) to ensure all potential risks are appropriately addressed and that CIBC legal/reputation issues and shareholder objectives are covered, and to promote the firm’s vision, mission and values

Who You Are

Lawyer with 1 to 3 years’ experience with a large transaction-oriented UK law firm

Emphasis on securities law and/or corporate finance

Knowledge of structured products and derivatives markets would be required

Experience with UK Public Offer programmes would be considered an asset

Proven ability to pay close attention to detail

Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills

Excellent analytical and conceptual skills

Working knowledge of PC applications (Excel, Word, Power Point)

Ability to thrive in dynamic and ever-changing market environment

Results driven

Agile and adaptable

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, our people are our greatest asset. You’ll become part of a diverse community that acknowledges everyone’s unique talents, and empowers teams to do what’s right for the client, and to do it well. As part of the Advisory team, you will:

Thrive: Benefit from an open and approachable culture

Connect: Work in a place where the right technology and infrastructure fosters innovation, collaboration and creativity across our global offices

Develop: Grow your skills and career through ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and comprehensive product training

Prosper: Share in our collective success with a competitive salary, incentive pay, employee banking benefits, health benefits program, and employee share purchase plan

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

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

Job Location150 Cheapside, London, UK

Employment TypeRegular

Weekly Hours35

SkillsAnalytical Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Analytics Insights, Banking, Business Direction, Capital Markets, Client Relationship Management, Communication, Continuous Learning, Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Derivatives Markets, Detail-Oriented, Development Planning, Finance, Global Market, Innovation, Legal Practices, Managing Sales Teams, Marketing Strategies, Personal Development, Portfolio Management, Product Trainings, Sales {+ 5 more}

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