Job Information
CIBC Analyst, Mid-Market Investment Banking, Winter 2025 Co-op in Toronto, Ontario
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 (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html)
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, Calgary, and 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 20 years as measured by aggregate transaction volume of M&A deals up to $150 million. As a Co-op Analyst, you will assist Analysts, Associates and senior bankers in executing all facets of the group’s mandates. This will include researching industries, potential buyers and public valuation metrics; working on in-depth financial models of acquisitions and recapitalizations; assisting in the preparation of extensive written documents including business development proposals and confidential information memorandums. Co-op Analysts will get tremendous exposure to experienced senior bankers and 1 on 1 mentoring from their colleagues through their 4 month work term.
Important Information
Please note, we have multiple positions available under this posting and you may be considered by more than one hiring team
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.
You must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education and returning to full-time studies to be eligible. However, you do not need to be in a registered Co-Op program to be considered for a role.
Recruitment timeline: Applications review – September/October; Interviews – October/November; Offers – November
Please include your resume (no more than 2 pages), a cover letter (no more than 1 page), and your most recent unofficial transcript with your application. These should all be uploaded into the Resume section of the application as one document.
Work Location: In person position. Further clarity on the work location will be provided at the time of your interview. Please note all employees must work within their current jurisdiction and must reside within Canada.
Duration of term: Winter 2 025 term (January-April)
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 colleagues in preparing business development materials and on business development calls and meetings as required. Play a key role in the preparation of client proposals and pitch books. Learn and 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 – Learn to 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 have excellent communication skills. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way and seek/foster cooperation at all times.
Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard. You have strong change management skills with the ability to gain consensus from multiple groups.
You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information.
You pay attention to details. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information.
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 love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge, and you know that there is no limit to what you can achieve.
You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com
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
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Weekly Hours
37.5
Skills
Communication, Proactive Thinking
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