Global Markets, Summer 2027 Analyst or Associate (12 months)

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellbeing support

Employee and family assistance

Job summary

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) is looking for a student analyst/associate to join the FX eTrading Quant team in a 12-month role in Toronto. The position focuses on developing quantitative models, pricing algorithms, and analytics for electronic foreign exchange.

On-site work term is 12 months, starting May 2027. Applicants should be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree with coursework in software development or CS, and have experience in Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in software development or computer science.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and contribute to team goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop FX eTrading quantitative models, pricing algorithms and analytics.
• Build internal applications, infrastructure and pricing/market-making components.
• Collaborate with trading, sales and business analysts to drive the business forward.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Java

C++

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Development

Tools

Git

SQL

Pandas

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

Join our Global Markets team as a Student Analyst or Associate on our eTrading Quant team in this 12-month role and become part of a team focused on delivering innovative banking and investment solutions to CIBC’s retail, wealth and business clients including corporates, governments and institutional clients around the world. Our goal remains to be the leading Capital Markets franchise in Canada and to work as one team to build our brand across North America and the world - proudly living our values as we work toward our vision to be the leader in client relationships. Our Global Markets business comprises our sales, trading, structuring and research teams spanning cash and derivative products in foreign exchange, commodities, rates and equities in addition to securitization, prime brokerage, money markets and more. We are widely recognized for our capabilities and leadership in these areas and remain committed to investing in technology and talent to drive innovation and scalable growth. The FX eTrading Quant team develops quantitative models, pricing algorithms, and analytics for the electronic foreign exchange (FX) business. We move quickly on our ideas and test our hypotheses relentlessly. Working closely with both trading, sales, and business analysts, you will help drive the business forward by building out internal applications, infrastructure, analytics, and pricing/market making algorithms. 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.

The expected annualized base salary for this role is $100,000. 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.

Important information You are enrolled a Bachelor's or Master’s degree with significant coursework related to software development and Computer Science, with a graduation date no earlier than August 2028. Experience in software development in two or more general purpose programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++. Include your resume and your most recent unofficial transcript with your application. These should all be uploaded into the resume section of your application in a PDF format in one single document. Location: Toronto. Duration of Work Term: 12 months (May 2027 – April 2028). This posting will close on Friday September 29th, at 11:59 pm EST.

How you’ll succeed

• Passion for financial markets – Demonstrate strong technical, quantitative, and analytical skills, with keen interest in the financial markets and proven record of academic success, teamwork and extracurricular involvement.
• Process oriented – Present detailed analysis, financial modeling, structuring, and research to support senior professionals and help to identify opportunities to win business, execute transactions, automate existing processes and develop new businesses.
• Communication – Partner with your team to make an impact by applying a technical skillset to help generate insights and/or optimize processes. Showcase highly effective written, oral and presentation skills with an ability to explain complex concepts.
• Relationship management – Provide excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to contribute to high-performance teams and a demonstrate commitment to acting with integrity.

Who you are

You have demonstrated interest in Capital Markets. You are highly motivated, accomplished and a success-oriented individual who has a keen interest in pursuing a career in finance and/or Market making industry demonstrated through school courses, clubs and/or related work experience. You're digitally savvy. You build software in collaboration with others (whether as part of a prior role, coursework, or extracurricular activities). You have experience building either front-end or back-end applications with languages like JavaScript, Python, and Java (non-exhaustive). You also have experience building software in a collaborative setting using software version control systems like git. It’s an asset if you have experience using with data engineering and data analysis, whether as part of a prior role, coursework, or extracurricular activities. Ability to read and write SQL. Experience with polars, spark, or pandas is an asset. You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way. You’re driven to succeed. You can multi-task with the best of them, constructively push the status quo, and deliver competing project-based and operational demands in a dynamic environment. You understand success is in the details. You enjoy collaborating with a high performing team to come up with innovative solutions while being committed to acting with integrity. You put our clients first. Creative entrepreneurial or extracurricular activities leveraging technical prowess. 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.

Job Location Toronto-161 Bay St., 5th Employment Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Weekly Hours 37.5

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 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.