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About the Role

The US Global Markets Fixed Income Trade Control team supports primary dealer activity, trade lifecycle events, auction processes, and related control responsibilities. This role is crucial for executing and coordinating Primary Dealer Trade Support activities for US Fixed Income trading, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established controls.

Responsibilities

Execute and coordinate Primary Dealer Trade Support activities for US Fixed Income trading, ensuring work is completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with established controls.
Perform pre-auction inventory reconciliation for US Treasuries and Agencies, validating firm positions, investigating discrepancies, and driving them to resolution.
Own day-to-day US Treasury and Agency auction support, including order preparation, submission, and post-auction reconciliation.
Update and maintain firm and client auction orders in the Federal Reserve’s TAAP system, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Develop and refine standardized auction order templates to streamline order entry and reduce operational risk for both firm and client submissions.
Manage trade capture, allocation, and settlement processes, ensuring trades are properly booked and fed to downstream systems.
Identify and resolve trade exceptions and reconciliation breaks between internal systems and external platforms, including Broadridge and Bloomberg TOMS.
Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for front office, operations, technology, and external market utilities, resolving routine issues independently and escalating complex matters as appropriate.
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives by identifying gaps, documenting requirements, and implementing enhancements that improve efficiency and reduce operational risk.
Prepare and distribute operational and management reports related to trade support and auction activities.
Participate in projects and system enhancements related to trade support, auction processes, and regulatory change.
Operate in line with CIBC’s compliance standards and values, contributing to a strong control environment and continuous improvement.
Support the onboarding and ongoing maintenance of client accounts and ensure accurate settlement information is provided.
Deliver accurate trade capture, allocation, and settlement support with limited supervision, maintaining a strong focus on controls, timeliness, and exception resolution.
Manage pre-auction inventory reconciliation, order preparation, TAAP updates, and post-auction reconciliation for US Treasury and Agency auctions.
Partner directly with trading, sales, operations, technology, and external market utilities to resolve issues quickly and keep stakeholders informed.
Support automation, efficiency, and risk mitigation efforts by documenting processes, identifying pain points, and helping implement enhancements.
Work effectively across Trade Control and partner teams, provide coverage as needed, and share knowledge with newer team members.
Ensure all activities comply with CIBC and regulatory standards, and support timely and accurate regulatory reporting.
Reconcile awarded securities and allocations after auctions, ensuring prompt and accurate booking.
Maintain a strong understanding of desk-related technologies and support system integration and process improvement efforts.
Investigate and resolve regulatory-related matters and operational issues, escalating complex items as appropriate.

Requirements

3–7 years of experience in Trade Support, Operations, Middle Office, or a related financial markets support function, including hands-on experience with Fixed Income products.
Experience with US Treasuries, Agencies, Auction processes, TAAPS, Broadridge, Bloomberg TOMS, or E-Confirm is strongly preferred.
Solid working knowledge of Fixed Income products, US Treasuries, Agencies, Repo, and related auction processes, with the ability to apply that knowledge to day-to-day problem solving.
Hands-on experience with trade capture, reconciliation, exception management, and order management systems.
Strong Excel skills, with reporting, process documentation, automation, or data analytics experience considered an asset.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
Manages daily responsibilities with limited supervision, takes ownership of deliverables, follows through reliably, and works effectively with colleagues across teams to achieve shared goals.
Able to identify and resolve trade problems quickly and accurately, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Consistently acts with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to CIBC’s values—trust, teamwork, and service.
Must be legally eligible to work at the specified location(s) and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
May be asked to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office).

Skills

Analytical Thinking
Business Effectiveness
Capital Markets
Client Onboarding
Client Service
Customer Experience (CX)
Detail-Oriented
Internal Auditing
Investments
Process Improvements
Researching
Strategic Initiative
Teamwork
Fixed Income products
US Treasuries
Agencies
Auction processes
TAAPS
Broadridge
Bloomberg TOMS
E-Confirm
Repo
Trade capture
Reconciliation
Exception management
Order management systems
Excel
Reporting
Process documentation
Automation
Data analytics

Location

NY-New York, 300 Madison Ave Fl 5

Work Type

Regular
Full-time

Experience Level

3-7 years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree required
FINRA Series 7 or 99 required or must be obtained after hire

Salary/Compensations

$130,000–$155,000

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Health savings account
Life insurance
Disability and other insurance plans
Paid time off (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation)
Holidays
401(k)
Competitive salary
Incentive pay
Banking benefits
Benefits program
Vacation offering
Wellbeing support
MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program
Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development

About the Company

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world.
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.
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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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