Associate, Corporate Banking

CIBC US; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Banking benefits

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

Job summary

CIBC is seeking a high-potential Associate for Corporate Banking to support Strategic Initiatives and Balance Sheet & Credit Portfolio Optimization. You will report to senior MDs and collaborate across Finance, Risk, Operations and Technology to move initiatives from concept to execution.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in related fields, strong financial modeling and data analytics capabilities, and excellent communication to influence cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Treasury, Capital Markets, Strategy, Management Consulting, or Corporate Finance.
• Experience in corporate lending, portfolio management or capital markets.
• Degree/Diploma in Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Credit training or CFA/CPA/MBA designation is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced Excel, PowerPoint, financial analysis and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial, portfolio and strategic analysis; build management reports, dashboards and executive materials.
• Support development and execution of priority initiatives across Corporate Banking, including transformation and operating model improvements.
• Assist balance sheet optimization initiatives and portfolio analytics.

Skills

Corporate Banking

Strategic Initiatives

Data Analytics

Financial Modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Tableau

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

Corporate Banking is seeking a high-performing Associate to join a dynamic team supporting both Strategic Initiatives and Balance Sheet & Credit Portfolio Optimization. Reporting jointly to the Managing Director & Head, Strategic Initiatives and the Managing Director, Balance Sheet & Credit Portfolio Optimization, this role offers a unique opportunity to work on many of the business’s most important growth, transformation and optimization initiatives. As an Associate, you’ll help drive strategic projects, support execution of balance sheet optimization programs, develop management reporting and analytics, and work with senior leaders across Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Treasury, Finance, Risk, Operations and Technology. This is an ideal role for a candidate who enjoys giving meaning to data, solving complex business problems, working across multiple stakeholders, and translating ideas into execution. 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.

Strategic Initiatives

Support the development and execution of priority initiatives across Corporate Banking, including business transformation and operating model improvements, management reporting and performance management enhancements, AI and technology-enabled productivity initiatives, process redesign and automation opportunities, strategic growth and business development initiatives, and executive presentations, briefing notes and governance materials. You’ll help move initiatives from concept to implementation, coordinating stakeholders, tracking progress and ensuring key priorities remain on track.

Balance Sheet & Credit Portfolio Optimization

Support the design and execution of strategies intended to improve capital efficiency, portfolio performance and balance sheet utilization, including loan distribution strategies, forward flow and risk-sharing arrangements, secondary loan sales, credit portfolio optimization initiatives, risk transfer solutions, private credit and institutional investor partnerships, and portfolio analytics and business case development. The role will involve evaluating opportunities, preparing analysis and supporting discussions with internal and external stakeholders.

Analytics & Decision Support

Perform financial, portfolio and strategic analysis, build management reports, dashboards and executive materials, develop business cases and recommendations for senior management, monitor initiative performance and track key outcomes, and synthesize large volumes of information into concise, actionable insights.

Project Management & Coordination

Coordinate work across Treasury, Finance, Risk, Legal, Operations and Technology, manage action plans, timelines, dependencies and deliverables, support working groups, steering committees and executive forums, and identify and elevate risks, issues and decision points.

Who you are

• You have relevant experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Treasury, Capital Markets, Strategy, Management Consulting, or Corporate Finance.
• Experience in corporate lending, portfolio management or capital markets.
• You have a Degree/Diploma in Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• It’s an asset if you have completed a credit training program, hold or are working toward a CFA, CPA, or MBA designation.
• You give meaning to data.
• You can demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities and have demonstrated experience in advanced Excel, PowerPoint, financial analysis, and data analytics.
• Experience building and analyzing financial models, AI or business intelligence tools is also required.
• You know that details matter.
• You have a strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering quality work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Your influence makes a difference.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively build cross‑functional relationships.
• You act like an owner.
• You are highly self‑motivated, proactive and accountable, particularly in ambiguous environments.

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.

• competitive salary
• incentive pay
• banking benefits
• a benefits program
• defined benefit pension plan
• an employee share purchase plan
• a vacation offering
• wellbeing support
• MomentMakers, our social, points‑based recognition program

Job Location

Job Location Toronto-161 Bay St., 8th Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Analytical Thinking, Business Development, Credit Risk Management, Customer Experience (CX), Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, High Net Worth Individuals, Portfolio Management, Researching

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.