Analyst, Mid-Market Investment Banking

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBC is seeking a dedicated Analyst for its Mid-Market Investment Banking group in Toronto. The role involves assisting in M&A advisory, conducting financial analyses, and preparing client proposals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to client service. Join a team that values your contributions and offers opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Banking benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

Social recognition program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in Corporate Finance, Commercial Banking or Investment Banking.
• Experience in financial analysis and modeling in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior bankers in executing mandates including financial modeling.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis and industry research.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Client Service

Financial Analysis

Proposal Writing

Researching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business-related discipline

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 Mid-Market Investment Banking group is a stand-alone team within Commercial Banking focused on serving the specific M&A advisory needs of companies with enterprise values ranging from $10 million to $150 million. With offices in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary & Edmonton, Mid-Market Investment Banking is one of the largest M&A groups dedicated to privately-owned companies of all Canadian banks, and is ranked among the top mid-market advisors in Canada for the last 10 years as measured by aggregate transaction volume of M&A deals up to $150 million.

As an Analyst, you will assist senior bankers in executing all facets of the group’s mandates. This will include researching industries, potential buyers and public valuation metrics; creating in-depth financial models of acquisitions and recapitalizations; assisting in the preparation of extensive written documents including business development proposals and confidential information memorandums.

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

• Subject Matter Expertise – Become a “subject matter expert”. Proactively developing an awareness of M&A activity in the market, trends and developments in the global market.
• Collaboration – Assist Managing Directors on business development calls and meetings as required. Play a key role in the preparation of client proposals and pitch books. Maintain the groups databases on a regular basis.
• Analysis – Responsible for both quantitative and qualitative analysis and industry research. Valuation of businesses using comparable company trading analysis, precedent transaction analysis, discounted cash flow analysis and industry metrics.
• Client First – Proactively assess your clients’ needs and propose solutions to meet those needs, including products and services offered by other groups within CIBC.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate some experience (1-2 years) in Corporate Finance, Commercial Banking or Investment Banking. You have experience in financial analysis and modeling in Excel, as well as creating business development proposals in PowerPoint. You can also demonstrate some proficiency in the assessment of unstructured business problems.
• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions.
• You're driven to succeed. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact.
• You have a degree/diploma. You have a Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline and/or knowledge of business, economics and/or finance through education and experience. Recent completion or enrolment in the CFA, CPA/CA or CBV program would be an asset but not required.
• 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. If you need accommodation, please contact [e-mail]
• 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 tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). 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-81 Bay, 10th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Banking, Business Development, Client Service, Credit Management, Ensure Compliance, Financial Analysis, Proposal Writing, Researching, Risk Management and Mitigation