Analyst Co-op - Governance and Controls

CIBC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBC is seeking a diligent Analyst for the Governance, Controls and Finance Operations team in Toronto. You will assist controls testing, deficiency mitigation and partner with Finance to strengthen processes.

This internship runs Winter 2027 with a hybrid schedule, offering growth and hands-on experience in a major Canadian bank. You’ll engage in problem solving, develop presentations, and leverage MS Word/Excel/Power BI to communicate insights.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in post-secondary education; must be a university student.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics.
• Able to complete attribute-based assessments and tests as part of the process.

Responsibilities

• Support governance, controls testing and deficiency management.
• Assist in risk assessments, records management and collaboration with Finance teams.
• Contribute to process improvement and prepare clear documentation and presentations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Audit support

Automation tools

Collaboration

MS Office

Power BI

MS Word

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Economics

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

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 Governance, Controls and Finance Operations team provides support to CIBC’s Finance Shared Services through effective governance, controls testing and deficiency management. As an Analyst, you will be involved in supporting all areas of the Governance, Controls and Finance Operations team, including but not limited to controls testing, controls development, risk assessments, records management, deficiency mitigation and business partner collaboration across various teams within Finance. You will be participating in team meetings and are also encouraged to provide input on improvement opportunities on existing processes. At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

Important Information

• You must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education to be eligible, however, you do not need to be in a registered Co-Op program to be considered for this role
• You are a university student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics major.
• Further clarity on the work location will be provided at the time of your interview.
• Please note all employees must work within their current jurisdiction and must reside within Canada.
• Duration of term: Winter 2027 term (January - April)
• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office).

How You’ll Succeed

Problem solving - you take initiative to develop creative solutions. You engage with team members and business partners to achieve common goals. You are able to work with business stakeholders to gather requirements and develop a deeper understanding of the bank’s processes with keen attention to details and a proactive approach.

Writing and presentation skills - you take pride in presenting your ideas to a range of audiences and you can craft compelling visual presentations to convey your message.

Strong Communication skills - You have well developed interpersonal skills. You are able to take complex concepts and present them in easy to understand written and graphical formats, utilizing spreadsheets, presentation software and web tools. You present your insights, translating them into meaningful observations for varying audience types. You have strong verbal and presentation skills.

Who You Are

You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best

You can demonstrate experience with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate a proactive approach, with a keen eye to detail.

You're driven 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.

You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information.

You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.

You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners.

You build trust through respect and authenticity.

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 work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs 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.

*Subject to 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 [e-mail] 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.

Expected End Date 2027-04-23 Job Location Toronto-81 Bay, 26th Floor Employment Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Attention-to-Detail, Audit Support, Automation Tools, Collaboration, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (PBI), Microsoft Word, Operational Governance, Proactive Behavior, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Verbal Communications, Written Communication

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel. Every day, our 48,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.