Associate, Global Investment Banking

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

The Financial Institutions & Sponsors team provides investment banking services to existing and prospective clients across a broad range of financial institutions and sponsors. As an Associate, you'll support the execution of mergers and acquisitions, strategic and capital structure advisory mandates, equity and debt financings, and other complex transactions for clients across North America and key global markets.

Working closely with Managing Directors, Executive Directors and Directors, you'll contribute to transaction execution, client relationship development, industry and company research, and the preparation of strategic materials for live mandates and new business opportunities. You'll help connect clients to the full capabilities of CIBC Capital Markets, including advisory, debt and equity solutions.

This role offers exposure to senior client executives, investors and internal product partners, along with meaningful opportunities to build your technical expertise and commercial judgment.

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.

The expected annualized base salary for this role is $135,000.

The base salary is determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, as well as geographic location and specific business needs. Our compensation philosophy supports ongoing growth and development, enabling progression within the salary range as team members advance in their roles.

We are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation opportunities for all employees and we encourage open conversations about compensation throughout the recruitment process.

How You'll Succeed

• Research and Analysis - Conduct industry, company and market research, and complete detailed quantitative analysis to support client strategy, transaction execution and the identification of new investment banking opportunities.
• Client Materials - Prepare high-quality client presentations, pitch materials and supporting analysis that help inform recommendations and advance new and existing mandates.
• Financial Modelling - Build, maintain and review sophisticated financial models, including valuation, operating and transaction models, with a strong understanding of key assumptions and business drivers.
• Transaction Execution - Support live transactions by assisting with due diligence, coordinating workstreams, preparing marketing and process materials, and helping manage execution timelines across internal and external stakeholders.
• Relationship Building - Build strong working relationships across the Financial Institutions & Sponsors team, product partners and other business groups, while developing professional connections with clients, prospects and market participants.
• Team Support - Support senior investment banking colleagues and help maintain internal databases, comparable company materials and other team resources in a current and organized manner.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate at least 2 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, asset management, financial institutions coverage, transaction advisory or a related field. It’s an asset if you have direct experience supporting clients in the financial services or private capital sectors.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy working through complex financial and strategic issues, and you use sound judgment to translate detailed analysis into clear, relevant insights.
• You have a degree/diploma in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, business or a related discipline. Completion of, or progress toward, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Finance is an asset.
• You can demonstrate experience in financial modelling, valuation analysis, accounting concepts and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word. It’s an asset if you have experience with market data and research tools such as Bloomberg, FactSet or similar platforms.
• You're motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.
• 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-161 Bay St., 7th

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Capital Markets, Financial Markets Analysis, Investment Banking, Investment Valuation, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Research Analysis, Wealth Management, Work Collaboratively