Associate, Private Investment Counsel

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Banking benefit

Wellbeing support

Employee and family assistance

MomentMakers recognition program

Job summary

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is seeking an Associate, Investment Counsellor I to support investment needs of complex high net-worth clients. You will assist in sales, prepare materials for reviews, and work with Wealth Management partners to grow assets while maintaining compliance.

You should have a business or economics degree, CFA Level I or Canadian Investment Manager designation, and 4–6 years in client service within finance.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Business or Economics.
• 4–6 years in client servicing in a financial institution.
• Certified professional.
• CFA Level I completed and 12 months investment management experience OR Canadian Investment Manager designation with 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Support the IC in achieving business development targets and acquiring new CPIC clients.
• Prepare marketing material for IC review and deliver presentations.
• Build relationships within CPIC and with Wealth Management partners to ensure seamless service.
• Participate in coaching sessions to continue development of investment knowledge and client management techniques.
• Collaborate with Private Banking Advisors and Trust to grow high net worth assets.
• Ensure adherence to CIBC compliance policies and standards.
• Stay updated on market data and investment trends.

Skills

Business Development

Client Service

Customer Experience

Investment Advising

Portfolio Management

Service Delivery

Wealth Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Economics

Master’s degree would be an asset

CFA Level I completed

Canadian Investment Manager designation

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

Reporting to the Executive Director and Regional Head, the Associate, Investment Counsellor I (AIC I) provides assistance to the Investment Counsellor in servicing the investment needs of complex, sophisticated high net-worth clients. 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

Support the IC in the achievement of business development targets resulting in new CPIC clients - Under the direct supervision of the IC, understand the concepts and processes of the sales cycle and develop the ability to identify the opportunities to develop and win new business for CPIC.

You will participate, and gradually take more in responsibility in preparing marketing material for IC review and develop skills and credibility to be able to deliver marketing presentations alone.

Establish and maintain effective partnership and teamwork with colleagues - Build relationships within the CPIC team and other business partners to ensure a level of service delivery that is seamless and timely.

You will participate in coaching sessions by the ICs to continue development of investment knowledge, concepts and skills, client relationship management techniques, sales skills and the continued development of understanding the unique service offering of CPIC.

Understanding the partnership, you will begin to work with key CIBC partners in Wealth Management including Private Banking Advisors, CIBC Trust and Imperial Service, to grow high net worth client assets, while participating in the high performance sales culture as part of CIBC/CPIC.

Ensure adherence to CIBC's compliance procedures and standards - Ensure day-to-day activities are compliant with policies, procedures, guidelines and legislation/regulations and elevate potential issues to IC and maintain appropriate industry registration status.

Continuously update knowledge and skills in order to meet customer needs and interaction preferences - Keep up-to-date with current events, overall economic and financial environment, trends, products, selling techniques, etc. and in particular those related to the area of specialty and analyze market data to identify activities or conditions that may impact business.

Who You Are

You have a degree or diploma in Business or Economics.

Master’s degree would be an asset.

You can demonstrate experience in a client servicing role in a financial institution (4-6 years), preferably related to the high net worth clients.

You’re a certified professional.

You have committed to the Chartered Financial Analyst program and have completed Level 1 and have 12 months of relevant investment management experience, which is preferred, OR you received the Canadian Investment Manager designation and have 24 months of relevant investment management experience.

You put our clients first and use your excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with a variety of clients from the least to the most sophisticated.

You have excellent interactive skills sufficient to convey complex conceptual information involving extensive interpretation and opinion

Your influence makes a difference.

You know that relationships and networks are essential to success.

You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.

You have strong financial analysis skills along with, an understanding of investments and of markets sufficient to understand the concepts of detailed and complex inquiries from a sophisticated, knowledgeable and high net worth client group.

You understand that success is in the details.

You have sales management skills - this may include sales models, principles and techniques sufficient to execute sales strategies effectively selling CPIC tailored solutions.

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 work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways include 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.

*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 2026-11-02 Job Location 150 Elgin St. Suite 1900 Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Business Development, Client Service, Customer Experience (CX), Investment Advising, Portfolio Management, Service Delivery, 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.