Chad Hale
About Chad Hale
Chad Hale is the Sr. Director of Credit Risk Management at CIBC, with extensive experience in credit risk and portfolio management across various industries.
Company
Chad Hale currently works at CIBC as the Sr. Director of Credit Risk Management. He has been in this role since 2021, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. At CIBC, he is responsible for managing credit risk across both U.S. and Canadian Corporate Banking sectors. His duties include overseeing credit adjudication for Canadian Commercial Banking Credits.
Title
Chad Hale holds the position of Sr. Director of Credit Risk Management at CIBC. In this role, he deals with managing credit risk across multiple sectors including Project Finance and Infrastructure, Power and Utilities, and Diversified and Sponsor Leveraged Lending.
Professional Background
Before joining CIBC, Chad Hale worked at Scotiabank starting in 2001. He held several key positions there, including Manager, Special Accounts Management Credit (2001-2003), Manager, Global Risk Management (2003-2006), Senior Manager, Global Risk Management (2006-2008), Director, Global Risk Management (2008-2012), and Director & Execution (i.e., Portfolio Management) Head (2012-2019). Hale has built a robust career in credit risk management, accumulating years of experience in multiple roles focusing on global risk and portfolio management.
Education and Expertise
Chad Hale obtained his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance, General from Eastern Illinois University. His formal education in finance has provided a strong foundation for his extensive career in credit risk management. Over the years, he has gained expertise in various industries, including Project Finance and Infrastructure, Power and Utilities, and Diversified and Sponsor Leveraged Lending.
Career Initiatives
Chad Hale has been involved in critical functions related to credit adjudication and risk management across both U.S. and Canadian markets. At CIBC, he manages credit risks for Canadian Commercial Banking Credits and other specialized sectors. His portfolio further includes overseeing credit policies and ensuring compliance with financial regulations within his areas of responsibility.