2025 Analyst I, Sales & Trading

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBC is seeking a motivated Sales and Trading Analyst to join our Capital Markets team in New York. This entry-level role provides exposure to trading operations and client management, requiring a quantitative background and strong analytical skills. Successful candidates will engage in market research, support trading activities, and collaborate with senior colleagues to enhance client relationships. Join CIBC and empower your career in a dynamic financial environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive compensation plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate with a quantitative degree (Graduation date of May 2025).
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to execute transactions under tight timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of trades and management of client accounts.
• Conduct market research and analysis to support trading strategies.
• Prepare presentations and conduct research on clients.

Skills

Business Direction

Client Service

Communication

Data Analysis

Equity Derivatives

Finance

Global Market

Interest Rate Derivatives

Market Analysis

Market Trading

US Markets

Education

Quantitative degree (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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 Capital Markets arm of CIBC provides corporate, government, and institutional clients with innovative solutions to help them raise capital, grow, manage risk, and invest actively throughout North America and key financial centers around the world. Our Sales and Trading businesses include Equities, Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, Commodities, and Securitization, among others. Our Trading Floor is a major contributor to the overall success of CIBC Capital Markets and CIBC parent. Our Sales, Trading and Research colleagues come from diverse educational, professional and internal backgrounds including Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Programming, CA, CFA, MBA, Middle Office, Finance and Risk Management. These core competencies enable the group to effectively achieve its mandate to provide high quality products and services to our global clients.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sales and Trading Analyst to join our dynamic team. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals passionate about financial markets and eager to develop their skills in a fast-paced environment. As an Analyst, you will support our sales and trading operations, working closely with senior sales and trading colleagues to facilitate transactions and enhance client relationships.

How You’ll Succeed

• Assist in the execution of trades and management of client accounts.

• Conduct market research and analysis to support trading strategies and decision-making.

• Monitor market trends, pricing, and trading volumes across various asset classes.

• Prepare presentations and conduct research on clients to assist senior team members in securing new mandates, which will involve researching, collecting, analyzing and organizing information in a manner that is presentable to clients.

• Work closely with the various Global Markets teams as well as Investment Banking, Corporate Banking and Commercial Banking on exploring opportunities, developing market views, and bringing deals to the public or private markets.

• Collaborate with senior team members to prepare reports and presentations for clients and internal stakeholders.

• Help maintain and update trading systems and databases.

• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for process improvements and client engagement strategies.

• Improve technical and soft skills by participating in ongoing training provided by the bank.

Who You Are

• Graduate with a quantitative degree, such as: Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or related quantitative discipline (Graduation date of May 2025)

• A results-oriented self-starter.

• Team player who excels at working collaboratively with others in a group setting.

• Proven ability to pay close attention to detail and execute transactions within tight timeframes with an analytic/systematic approach.

• Strong writing and oral communication skills, incorporating the ability to explain detailed financial analysis.

• Strong technical/computer and analytical skills, including high proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

• Efficient organizational skills to respond to shifting priorities on several simultaneous transactions.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

California residents — your privacy rights regarding your actual or prospective employment

CIBC’s Internship and Analyst positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B via). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to maintain employment eligibility.

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $115,000-$135,000 for the New York, NY market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation), Holidays, and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. Additional total compensation and benefits details will be provided during the hiring process.

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*, 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, 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

NY-300 Madison Ave., 5th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Business Direction, Client Service, Communication, Data Analysis, Equity Derivatives, Finance, Global Market, Interest Rate Derivatives, Market Analysis, Market Trading, US Markets