Analyst I, Global Investment Banking

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Old Toronto

CAD 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

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.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit

CIBC.com

What You'll Be Doing

The Global Diversified Industries team provides investment banking services to existing and prospective clients in the Consumer, Industrials and Telecom sectors. Our client-centric approach incorporates M&A and other financial advisory services with full access to the debt, equity and loan capital markets. The team also delivers complex risk and hedging solutions to clients.

The GDI team supports our clients through a variety of transactions including M&A, capital structure and strategic advisory, equity and debt capital financings, and tax equity transactions. Through such transactions, our specialized global platform and subject matter expertise enables us to help our clients meet their goals. With guidance from the team, you will complete assignments that impact the firm's bottom line through transaction and financing execution, client relationship support, industry and company research, and contributing to the overall communication flow across our global offices. The role provides you with steep learning and an ability to observe and influence the strategic direction of our clients’ businesses with exposure to company executives and board of directors.

Analysts on the GDI team will be expected to provide a broad range of analytical, research and presentation preparation support to all the professionals within their group. Typically, Analysts are assigned to a variety of transactions and advisory projects, such as mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, equity and debt financings and capital structure and strategic advisory projects, and must have strong prioritization and multi-tasking capabilities. You will also be expected to maintain an awareness of our clients, industry, regulatory issues and relevant economic/political trends.

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.

How You'll Succeed

Research - Conduct industry research and analysis to assist in the identification and/or analysis of investment banking business opportunities

Client Proposal - Play a key role in the preparation of client proposals, “pitchbooks” and the execution of new and existing client mandates. Prepare industry and financial analysis to assist with the development of client recommendations

Financial Modeling - Develop and audit sophisticated financial models

Analysis - Lead industry comparable value and transaction precedent analyses

Due Diligence - Assist in company due diligence investigations

Support - Support senior investment banking colleagues and maintain the group’s databases on a current basis

Relationship Building – Grow your internal and external networks by coordinating client-focused and/or deal-focused “brainstorming” sessions with relevant team members and product specialists. Developing relationships and actively communicating with various appropriate contacts at our clients. Developing and maintaining an internal network with product groups and other business groups. Developing and maintaining an external network with the market (i.e. key stakeholders, clients, prospects, etc.) Liaising with other units of CIBC Capital Markets in preparing proposals for clients. Developing relationships and actively communicating with various appropriate contacts at our clients

Who You Are

You are success oriented. Extremely dedicated and motivated individual with high career aspirations. Must be capable of assuming high levels of responsibility within short time frames. Success to you is helping solve and execute on the complex financial and strategic needs of our clients.

You have a degree in Finance, accounting, mathematics, engineering or economics undergraduate degree. Completion of and/or intention to complete a CA, CPA or CFA, is preferred

You can demonstrate relevant industry experience. A minimum of 1-year of experience in one or more of investment banking, corporate finance, and/or private equity is required. Experience with meaningful financial modeling and analysis is a plus.

You have relevant financial skills. Excellent analytical ability including demonstrated knowledge of valuation techniques and practices, including cash flow and returns analyses. Knowledge of accounting principles relating to financial statement preparation and business combinations.

You're technically savvy. Strong quantitative technical skills as it relates to basic computer applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), industry technology (FactSet and Bloomberg) and other applicable software.

You’re motivated by collective success. Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills in order to develop, manage and leverage relationships with clients, and internal and/or external business partners. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills sufficient to provide detailed explanation and interpretation of factual and conceptual information and ideas related to complex technical and conceptual issues. Unquestioned professionalism, ethics and reputation and proven ability to exercise strong independent judgment when making business decisions and/or representing CIBC Capital Markets.

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

Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

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 tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). 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

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