Sr Financial Analyst, Capital Markets and Treasury BIA

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Canada is seeking a Sr Financial Analyst to support Capital Markets and Treasury initiatives. This role involves providing analytical support, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in finance and strong communication skills, thriving in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Wellbeing support

Vacation offering

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of business-related experience.
• CPA designation is an asset.
• Experience in accounting treatment of financial products.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director with strategic projects and initiatives.
• Provide analytical support to Capital Markets and Treasury.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory training.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical Thinking

Capital Markets

Communication

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Process Improvements

Education

Degree in Economics, Finance, Commerce or Accounting

Job description

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Sr Financial Analyst, Capital Markets and Treasury BIA

Apply locations Toronto, ON time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: June 9, 2025 (15 days left to apply) job requisition id 2512186

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 into the Director, Capital Markets and Treasury BIA (Business Initiatives and Analytics), the Analyst assists the Director and is a point of contact to the business and infrastructure partners on strategic projects, initiatives and ad hoc requests. The incumbent is also responsible for providing both analytical and initiative support and delivery to Capital Markets, Treasury and other strategic business partners, along with detailed investigative analysis in support of Capital Markets and Treasury business initiatives, projects and on post-mortems of key transactions.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How You’ll Succeed

• Advisory- Act as point of contact for the business on queries and requests, accountable for communicating status and resolution to Director, Capital Markets and Treasury BIA. Assist with advisory service to the Controllership team and CFO groups to promote continuous improvement to process.
• New Initiatives- Support of new systems initiatives and migrations through providing business requirements, assisting with design solutions and review of test results (SIT and UAT). Assist with review of (and where appropriate sign off on) new initiative business requirements, UAT and SIT to ensure they are adequately supported with documentation to adhere to regulatory guidelines.
• Projects- Assists with Capital Markets and Treasury BIA with various Accounting focused projects, interacting with peers, project teams, Directors and business partners.
• Continuous Improvement- Participate in and assist with continuous improvement and assist in development of new systems and processes in order to enhance the overall efficiency of the department.
• Relationship Management- Develop cross-functional relationships with Directors and Senior Analysts within Capital Markets and Treasury, Controllership teams, Risk Management, and CFO Canada, Infrastructure and Front Office.
• Compliance– Monitor compliance with all CIBC regulatory training and ensure these programs and policies are applied consistently across the business. The incumbent is personally responsible for compliance with all such regulatory and governance programs.
• Communication/Interpersonal Skills– Exhibit great interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain productive working relationships with internal stakeholders such as of Front Office, Risk Management, Technology, and Finance, as well as to deal with escalations effectively. Strong problem solver, self-starter, taking hands-on approach and be able to deal with moderately complex finance issues. In addition, able to organize, prioritize, multi-task and balance numerous projects and processes. Actively demonstrate flexibility and creativity to be able to adapt to a constantly changing environment, and to develop and adapt financial procedures and processes to meet such changes.

Who You Are

• You have a degreein Economics, Finance, Commerce or Accounting and/or 5-7 years business related experience.It’s an assetif you have completed or in the process of completing a CPA designation.
• You can demonstrate experience inaccounting treatment of on and off-balance sheet products (accrual vs. mark-to-market) to calculate any manual accounting adjustments, and have a basic knowledge of Financial Instruments Accounting Standards with related knowledge of hedge effectiveness testing and processes. In addition, you have an understanding of Capital Markets products - pricing and settlement practices of Bonds, Swap, Options, Futures, and Foreign Exchange and the ability to develop queries using SQL and write VBA code to troubleshoot. You also have knowledge of multiple trading and reporting systems within Treasury and Capital Markets, along with in-depth knowledge of the portfolio structure in the business systems and General Ledger.
• 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.
• You give meaning to data.You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
• Values matter to you.You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.

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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, 26th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Accounting, Analytical Thinking, Capital Markets, Communication, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Process Improvements

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 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.