Client Associate (12 month contract) IR licensed

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Canada; On-site; CAD 48,880 - 53,870; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellbeing support

Employee and family assistance

MomentMakers recognition program

Job summary

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is seeking a Client Associate to work with Investment Advisors at CIBC Wood Gundy in Kanata. This on-site, full-time role focuses on helping manage portfolios, developing new business, and delivering personalized client service to high-net-worth clients.

You will engage with clients, identify opportunities, and support investment planning based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Qualifications

• CIRO-ID Investment Representative in good standing is required.
• Experience in Financial Services or Brokerage is required.
• Strong client-focused mindset and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Investment Advisors in portfolio management and client service.
• Support business development and identify opportunities with high-net-worth clients.
• Help build investment plans based on client profiles and goals.
• Engage with clients to enhance the experience and deepen relationships.

Skills

Client engagement

Business development

Relationship building

Active listening

Networking

Education

CIRO Investment Representative (IR) in good standing

Financial services experience

Tools

Quotation equipment

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 a Client Associate, you will work closely with Investment Advisors at CIBC Wood Gundy to help manage their portfolios and develop new business. You will directly engage with high-net-worth clients to offer support, uncover business opportunities, and proactively improve the client experience. 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 Monday through Friday.

The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $48,880 to $53,870. The base salary is determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, as well as geographic location and specific business needs. Our compensation philosophy supports ongoing growth and development, enabling progression within the salary range as team members advance in their roles. We are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation opportunities for all employees and we encourage open conversations about compensation throughout the recruitment process.

How you’ll succeed

• Client Engagement - Focus on each client's experience and connect on a personal level to make every interaction meaningful.
• Anticipate client needs and communicate promptly with your team to build trust and deepen client relationships.
• Identify activities, processes, and opportunities to improve the client experience.
• Business Development – Proactively identify business opportunities for your team.
• Work closely with Investment Advisors to support business development activities and assist in the building of investment plans based on the client’s profile, goals, and risk/reward tolerance.
• Relationship Building - Heighten CIBC brand awareness in your community by attending local events and participating in marketing and outreach activities.
• Grow your network to create lasting connections that will generate future opportunities.

Who you are

You’re a certified professional. You have current accreditation and are in good standing as an Investment Representative (IR) with Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization - Investment Dealer (CIRO-ID). Financial Services and/or Brokerage industry experience and working knowledge of various quotation equipment is required. You put our clients first. You engage with the purpose of finding the right solutions. You go the extra mile because it is the right thing to do. You're driven to succeed. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact. You engage with your heart and mind. You care about people and understand different perspectives. You listen and learn from the experiences of others. You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don’t. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making. 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 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 2027-08-31 Job Location Kanata-555 Legget Drive Employment Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Analytical Thinking, Business Development, Business Documentation, Customer Experience (CX), Developing Proposals, Financial Products, Investment Portfolios, Marketing Activities, Transaction Banking, Work Collaboratively

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.