Associate I, Debt Capital Markets, Global Investment Banking

Were building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats 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.

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What Youll Be Doing

Our goal is to be the premier client-focused wholesale bank based in deliver on this we provide a wide range of credit capital markets investment banking merchant banking and research products and services to government institutional corporate and retail clients in Canada and in key markets around the world. We will accomplish this goal by focusing on our strengths to deliver outstanding service and value to our clients. Key business priorities to ensure that we consistently exceed expectations are:

1) A client-focused strategy

2) Market leadership in core businesses

3) To grow with CIBC

With guidance from Managing Directors Executive Directors or Directors you will complete assignments that impact the firms bottom line through transaction and financing execution client relationship support industry and company research and contributing to the overall communication flow across our global offices. The role provides you with steep learning and an ability to observe and influence the strategic direction of our clients businesses with exposure to company executives and board of directors.

The role is based in Toronto and CIBC s DCM group is engaged in advising structuring and originating debt securities across a broad range of corporate issuers sectors in Canada. The group is actively involved in executing investment grade and high yield transactions in both the public and private placement markets to institutional and retail investors in Canada. Associates on the teamwill be expected to provide a broad range of analytical research and presentation preparation support to all the professionals within their group.

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.

The expected annualized base salary for this role is $135000.

The base salary is determined by a variety of factors including the candidates 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.

In addition to base pay compensation for this roleincludes participation in an annual discretionary incentive orbonus program.

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.

How Youll Succeed

• Research - Conduct industry research and analysis to assist in the identification and/or analysis of investment banking business opportunities

• Proposal - Assisting in the structuring execution and documentation of new issue debt transactions. Coordinating the provision of new issue pricing information to clients. (both in C$ and U$) Preparing client presentations/pitches

• Financial Modeling - Develop and audit sophisticated financial models

• Analysis - Conducting credit analysis and financial modeling for prospective issuers. Monitoring the overall Canadian capital markets. (flows trends funding opportunities)

• Support - Develop and maintain database for investor feedback related to new issues including reverse inquiries

• Relationship Building Grow your internal and external networks by coordinating client-focused and/or deal-focused brainstorming sessions with relevant team members and product specialists. Developing relationships and actively communicating with various appropriate contacts at our clients. Developing and maintaining an internal network with product groups and other business groups. Developing and maintaining an external network with the market (i.e. key stakeholders clients prospects etc.) Liaising with other units of CIBC Capital Markets in preparing proposals for clients. Developing relationships and actively communicating with various appropriate contacts at our clients

Who You Are

• You have an Undergraduate degree in Finance Accounting Mathematics Computer Science or Economics. Completion of and/or intention to complete a CA or CFA is preferred

• You can demonstrate relevant industry experience. A minimum of 3-years of experience in one or more of investment banking corporate finance private equity project financing tax equity or investment review is required. Experience with meaningful financial modeling and analysis is a plus.

• You are success-oriented. Extremely dedicated and motivated individual with high career aspirations. Must be capable of assuming high levels of responsibility within short time frames. Success to you is helping solve and execute on the complex financial and strategic needs of our clients.

• You have relevant financial skills. Excellent analytical ability including demonstrated knowledge of valuation techniques and practices including cash flow and returns analyses. Knowledge of accounting principles relating to financial statement preparation and business combinations.

• You possess technical skills (Programs Methodologies Systems). Strong quantitative technical skills as it relates to basic computer applications (Excel Word PowerPoint) industry technology (FactSet Bloomberg) and other applicable software.

• Youre motivated by collective success. Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills in order to develop manage and leverage relationships with clients and internal and/or external business partners. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills sufficient to provide detailed explanation and interpretation of factual and conceptual information and ideas related to complex technical and conceptual issues. Unquestioned professionalism ethics and reputation and proven ability to exercise strong independent judgment when making business decisions and/or representing CIBC Capital Markets.

• 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

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities were 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

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Advisory Services Analytical Thinking Customer Experience (CX) Financial Modeling Financial Research High Net Worth Individuals Investment Banking Investment Valuation Private Equity Wealth Management