Analyst, Corporate Banking

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in Toronto seeks an Analyst to deliver analytical and research support for corporate banking clients. You will participate in loan origination, deal structuring, and execution under senior guidance.

The role emphasizes financial statement analysis, industry research, and preparation of credit narratives and materials for internal committees. You will work on-site full-time in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on ethics and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of related professional experience, lending experience or financial institutions exposure preferred.
• MBA, CPA, CFA or other relevant professional designation is an asset.
• Professionalism, ethics, and strong team collaboration are essential.
• Excellent communication of complex financial data is required.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth company, industry, and portfolio analysis to support credit relationships.
• Provide sound lending recommendations backed by financial data and market context.
• Run financial models focused on underwriting, returns, and risk ratings.
• Prepare and present credit narratives and client pitch materials.
• Assist in portfolio management and coordination with relationship managers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Credit underwriting

Industry research

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Education

MBA

CPA or CFA

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

PowerPoint

Word

Financial modeling

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

As an Analyst you will be expected to provide a broad range of analytical and research support to all professionals within the Financial Institutions & Public Sector Lending group of CIBC Corporate Banking. The Analyst will be involved with a variety of client transactions that expose them to various aspects of loan origination, deal structuring and execution. The Analyst will work with a number of senior partners internally to support a wide range of large corporate client relationships. Responsibilities include financial statement and credit analysis, financial modeling, due diligence, industry research and assisting in the preparation of credit narratives, presentation materials and client pitch books. The role of an Analyst is challenging and fast-paced. It requires dedication, passion for the industry and a very solid work ethic. 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.

How You’ll Succeed

• Analysis - Responsible for conducting in-depth company, industry and portfolio analysis to support the credit relationships for a portfolio of clients including but not limited to pension funds, banks, insurers, asset managers, mortgage originators, auto finance companies, and public sector entities.
• Lending Recommendations - Conduct sound, timely and well-communicated recommendations for credit facilities supported by thorough analysis and well-executed interpretation of relevant financial, industry, business and market information.
• Evaluation - Run financial models and analysis, mainly focused on credit underwriting, lending returns, and risk rating evaluation.
• Committee Presentations - Prepare presentation documents and participate in internal committee discussions.
• Proposals - Play a key role in the preparation of business development proposals and participate on business development calls as required.
• Portfolio Management - Assist in the management and maintenance of a portfolio of client relationships, alongside relationship managers.

Who You Are

• 1-4 years of related professional experience, with lending experience or experience with financial institutions viewed favorably.
• MBA, CPA, CFA or other relevant professional designation viewed as an asset.
• Unquestioned professionalism, ethics and reputation as well as an approach to the workplace that is based on open communication and a team atmosphere.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complicated concepts and financial data.
• Exceptional understanding of financial statements and accounting principles and the ability to make decisions when faced with uncertainty.
• Experience in financial statement analysis and financial modeling as well as knowledge of business, economics and/or finance acquired through education or experience.
• Work well in a team environment and develop strong interpersonal relationships with team members.
• Advanced organizational and time management skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility to deal with a rapidly changing environment.
• Technically savvy with strong technical/computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Bloomberg).

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. 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., 8th

Employment Type: Regular

Weekly Hours: 37.5

Skills: Analytical Thinking, Business Development, Client Service, Financial Markets Analysis, Financial Modeling, Industry Research, Portfolio Analysis, Strategic Objectives, Wealth Management

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.