CIBC Capital Markets is a leading provider of M&A advisory, debt and equity financing, corporate banking, trading, hedging and research.
Solid banking partnerships are built over time and require a foundation of trust, understanding and agile support to help you take advantage of market opportunities as they arise. Aligned with our firm-wide promise to empower our clients to achieve their ambitions, we bring the full extent of our capabilities to your goals, as together we innovate new ways to create value.
Position 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
As an Analyst in our Equity Capital Markets team, you will be making a real difference to our Global Investment Banking clients by helping to provide customized equity financing solutions. You will work collaboratively with our Global Investment Banking teams located in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia, as well as our equity sales & trading and research teams, to serve corporations and institutions across a number of industries.
This is a great opportunity to be part of a group of professionals ranging from Analysts to Managing Directors who are dedicated to advising clients on optimal ways to access equity markets to solve their financing needs and benefit from our origination, structuring and distribution capabilities. As an Analyst in the team, you will get direct exposure to senior-level bankers and be heavily involved in the execution of each transaction. Our team has consistently been a leading player in Canada by virtually every metric, including deals led, market share and total amount underwritten.
This position requires you to be an effective communicator capable of building relationships both internally and with clients. You will have the opportunity to provide a broad range of analytical, research, presentation preparation, and deal execution support to the team. You will contribute to a variety of equity financing transactions, such as initial public offerings (IPOs) and follow-on issues, including acquisition-related financings and full capital structure solution projects. You will work closely with individuals from various investment banking industry groups across the firm, as well as our equity sales & trading and research teams. Our team approach to executing coverage and financing assignments is designed to provide progressive on-the-job training.
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.
Important information
- You are enrolled in an undergraduate program in Commerce, Business, Finance or related fields and are on track to complete your undergrad degree no later than Spring 2024; please indicate your expected graduation date on your resume
- Prior investment banking or related capital markets work experience preferred
- Applications should include your resume (no more than 2 pages), cover letter (no more than 1 page) and an unofficial transcript
- Location: Toronto. Please note all employees must work within their current jurisdiction and must reside within Canada
- This job posting closes on September 29, 2023 at 11:59PM EDT. Please apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis.
How you’ll succeed
- Effective communication – Be an effective communicator capable of building relationships both internally and with clients.
- Research and analytics – Opportunity to provide a broad range of analytical, research, presentation preparation, and deal execution support to the team
- Transaction experience – Contribute to a variety of equity financing transactions, such as initial public offerings (IPOs) and follow-on issues, including acquisition-related financings and full capital structure solution projects
- Teamwork – Work closely with individuals from various investment banking industry groups across the firm, as well as our equity sales & trading and research teams
- Client Relationships – Play a key role in the preparation of materials used in client coverage efforts, and the execution of new and existing client mandates
- On-the-job training – Our team approach to executing coverage and financing assignments is designed to provide progressive on-the-job training
Who you are
- You’re success oriented. You have a proven history of academic and professional success, teamwork and extracurricular involvement
- You have a genuine interest in capital markets. You enjoy learning and have a strong interest in and knowledge of financial markets.
- You have strong attention to detail. You are a self-starter with a strong attention to detail and can multi-task with the best of them. You constructively push the status quo, and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced market environment.
- You’re an excellent communicator. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, which allow you to explain complex concepts in a meaningful way.
- You have analytical and quantitative skills. You have top-notch analytical and quantitative skills, combined with strong technical and computational expertise to complete financial and data analysis as they relate to basic computer applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), industry technology (FactSet, Bloomberg) and other applicable software.
- You are inspired by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life while always acting with integrity.
- 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 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
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 during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected].
- 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.
Required Skill / Experience
Analytical Thinking, Capital Markets, Communication, Financial Markets Analysis, Investment Banking, Investment Valuation, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Research Analysis, Wealth Management, Work Collaboratively
