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 Global Investment Banking Diversified Group delivers investment banking services to existing and prospective clients across the Consumer, Industrials, Technology, Media and Telecommunications sectors. Based in Toronto, the team brings together mergers and acquisitions and other financial advisory services with access to debt, equity and loan capital markets, as well as complex risk and hedging solutions. As an Associate, you’ll work closely with senior team members to support transaction execution, client relationship activities, and industry and company research that helps inform strategic decisions. You’ll contribute to financial analysis, presentation development, due diligence, and coordination across our global offices. This role offers significant learning opportunities and exposure to senior client executives and boards of directors, while giving you the opportunity to help shape outcomes for clients across a diverse set of industries.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you'll be on-site full-time.

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.

In addition to base pay, compensation for this role includes participation in an annual discretionary incentive or bonus program.

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 to help identify opportunities, support transaction execution, and inform strategic client recommendations.
• Client materials and execution support - Prepare client presentations, pitch materials, and other deliverables in support of new business development and active mandates.
• Financial modeling and valuation - Build, review, and audit sophisticated financial models, and perform valuation analyses including comparable company, precedent transaction, cash flow, and returns analysis.
• Due diligence and transaction support - Assist with due diligence activities and support a variety of advisory and financing transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and equity and debt financings.
• Stakeholder collaboration - Partner with internal product groups and business partners across CIBC Capital Markets to coordinate ideas, support proposals, and deliver integrated solutions for clients.
• Relationship management and team support - Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, contribute to client-focused and deal-focused discussions, and help keep group materials and databases current.

Who you are

• You have relevant experience. You bring 3-4 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, project financing, or a related field. Your experience includes meaningful financial modeling and analytical responsibilities.
• You have a degree in finance, accounting, mathematics, computer science, economics, or a related field. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, or progress toward one, is preferred. A Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Finance is an asset.
• You give meaning to data. You have strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of valuation methodologies, financial statement analysis, and accounting principles related to business combinations and transaction execution.
• You can demonstrate experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as industry tools such as FactSet and Bloomberg. It’s an asset if you have direct experience supporting investment banking transactions across one or more of the Consumer, Industrials, Technology, Media or Telecommunications sectors.
• You're motivated by collective success. You build strong working relationships with clients and partners, communicate complex information clearly, and collaborate effectively across teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• You act like an owner. You’re highly motivated, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities effectively, and take accountability for delivering accurate, thoughtful work in a fast-paced environment.

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., 6th

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Advisory Services, Analytical Thinking, Customer Experience (CX), Financial Modeling, Financial Research, High Net Worth Individuals, Investment Banking, Investment Valuation, Private Equity, Wealth Management