Contact Centre Representative (Credit Counsellor, Client Account Management)

What You'll Be Doing 

You’ll be joining CIBC’s Client Account Management Department as a Credit Counsellor, and making a real difference for our clients. You’ll connect with our clients who own a variety of CIBC products and discuss repayment options to potentially resolve outstanding debts. You'll ensure the client is aware of the terms and conditions of their contractual obligations and are able to prevent further delinquencies. 

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. 

Kindly note, this position will begin on site at 750 Lawrence Avenue, Toronto and you will remain working onsite until further notice. In the event you are provided the opportunity to work from home, the below requirements are mandatory for our Agent @ Home program.

CIBC has embarked on an Agent@Home remote work program and all employees may be given the opportunity to work from home, if you can meet the Agent@Home program requirements. The expectation is that you must be able to attend your primary CIBC location within two hours upon request.

Agent @ Home Program Requirements 

• Ability to work independently as an Agent @ Home with a secure workspace, in a room or office with a door that closes it off from noises and distractions. 
• Wired Internet connection, capable of continuously supporting excellent call quality and high-speed response rate (Internet connection can be connected to modem through hard cable (not wireless) with a minimum download speed of 15 mbps and upload speed of 10 mbps).
• Satellite internet providers are prohibited and cannot be used due to the impact on call quality and the stability of service.

The start date for this role is January 13th 2025. Our Contact Centre is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. This is a full-time and shift-oriented role and we’d like you to be flexible between these hours, which include evenings and weekends. 

How You'll Succeed  

• Client engagement – Speak with clients to understand their priorities, advise them on solutions, and provide a forward-looking financial plan. Use your knowledge of cash management, credit, investment and wealth protection to help clients meet their goals.
• Call Ownership – Respond to incoming calls or make outbound calls. Take complete ownership of calls in a friendly, empathetic, courteous and professional manner.
• Problem solving – acts effectively by knowing how to obtain information required and uses one’s network to identify and solve for a problem or need.
• Relationship building - Engage in marketing and outreach activities to show clients you value them and their communities. Grow your network, deepen existing relationships, and collaborate with others to ensure clients are connected to the right people and opportunities.

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 health benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan 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.