Manager, Portfolio Management - Collections

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our 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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What you'll be doing

Client Account Management (CAM) plays an important role in supporting clients through moments that matter while balancing strong portfolio performance and responsible risk management. As a Manager, Portfolio Management - Collections, you'll manage the day-to-day performance of assigned secured and unsecured collections portfolios. Reporting to the Director, Portfolio Management - Collections, you'll monitor portfolio performance, analyze delinquency trends, execute collections strategies, and work closely with partners across Operations, Risk, Analytics, Technology, and Product to optimize portfolio outcomes. You'll use portfolio analytics, customer behaviour, and operational insights to improve roll rates, cure rates, recoveries, customer experience, and operational effectiveness. You'll also help ensure all portfolio activities align with regulatory requirements and enterprise risk standards.

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.

How you'll succeed

• Manage portfolio performance - Monitor assigned secured and unsecured collections portfolios by reviewing delinquency trends, inventory movement, roll rates, cure rates, recoveries, and overall portfolio health. Identify performance gaps and recommend actions to improve outcomes.

• Execute and enhance strategies - Execute approved collections strategies across assigned portfolios, assess strategy effectiveness, and recommend enhancements based on data analysis and operational insights.

• Deliver meaningful analysis and reporting - Analyze portfolio performance using dashboards and operational metrics, produce daily, weekly, and monthly reporting, and complete root cause analysis for threshold breaches or performance deterioration.

• Build strong partnerships - Collaborate with Collections Operations, Risk, Analytics, Product, Technology, Finance, and vendor partners to implement portfolio strategies, resolve operational issues, and support initiatives that improve customer and business outcomes.

• Support testing and continuous improvement - Execute pilot initiatives designed to improve collections effectiveness, measure outcomes, document learnings, and recommend broader implementation where appropriate.

• Strengthen governance and compliance - Ensure portfolio activities align with regulatory requirements, enterprise policies, and operational controls, while supporting governance forums, portfolio reviews, and audit activities.

Who you are

• You bring relevant experience. You have 5+ years of experience in collections, credit risk, portfolio management, or consumer lending. You also have a strong understanding of secured and unsecured collections portfolios and delinquency management.

• You're analytical and data-driven. You enjoy working with data and turning complex analysis into clear, actionable business recommendations. Experience with Structured Query Language (SQL), Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Power BI, or similar analytical tools is an asset.

• You're a strategic problem solver. You proactively identify opportunities to improve portfolio performance through analytics, strategy optimization, and operational improvements.

• You're a collaborative partner. You build strong working relationships across Operations, Risk, Product, Analytics, Technology, and vendor teams to deliver strong business results.

• You're focused on results. You take ownership of portfolio performance and continuously look for ways to improve customer outcomes and operational effectiveness.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• 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.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-141 Bay, 17th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Effectiveness, Client Service, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Process Improvements, Relationship Management, Teamwork