Associate, Technology & Innovation Investment Banking

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What You’ll Be Doing

Our Global Investment Banking group supports corporate, government and institutional clients with strategic advice, equity and debt fundraising, and corporate finance advisory services such as mergers and acquisitions. Our vision is to be the preferred capital markets banking partner to our clients, across multiple products and services.

The Toronto-based Global Technology & Innovation ("T&I") Investment Banking office has deep sector expertise and proven execution capabilities combined with a full suite of capital market solutions, allowing our team to assist at every stage of our technology clients’ business lifecycle. As a leader in this dynamic and rapidly changing industry, we pride ourselves on having advised, structured and financed many of the industry’s most notable and complex transactions for Canada’s leading technology participants, both private and public.

Our group focuses exclusively on technology and technology‑enabled clients that operate in traditional sectors such as Enterprise Hardware and Software, SMB software, Business Services, Supply Chain Management, and Cloud Infrastructure, as well as emerging sectors including E‑Commerce and Payments, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Educational Technology (EdTech). Our ecosystem is fast changing and the successful applicant will help assist our clients in many capacities including initial public offerings (IPO), strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and growth financings and/or public follow‑on financings.

With guidance from Managing Directors or Executive Directors, you will complete assignments that impact the firm’s 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 of an Associate is challenging and fast‑paced. It requires dedication, passion for the industry and a very solid work ethic. You must be able to accept flexibility in required personal time commitments to complete work assignments.

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 $135,000. In addition to base pay, compensation for this role includes participation in an annual discretionary incentive or bonus program.

How You’ll Succeed

• Industry research and analysis – Conduct industry research and analysis to assist in the identification and/or analysis of investment banking business opportunities. Participate in cross‑functional teams and liaise with other units of CIBC Capital Markets in executing mandates or preparing proposals for clients. Provide analytical, research and presentation preparation support across the group.
• Client proposals – Play a key role in the preparation of client proposals and pitchbooks and the execution of client mandates by developing and auditing sophisticated financial models.
• Due diligence – Assist in company due diligence investigations and in executing all facets of the group’s mandates.
• Technical knowledge – Use in‑depth technical and industry knowledge, as well as geopolitical environment, to generate transaction ideas/opportunities that can be discussed with the relevant relationship manager and deal/coverage teams.
• 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. Liaise with other units of CIBC Capital Markets, develop relationships and actively communicate with appropriate contacts at our clients. Maintain internal and external networks with market stakeholders.
• Mentoring – Actively manage and mentor the analysts that work with you and provide regular feedback to them. Support CIBC’s image through involvement in community activities.

Who You Are

• You have completed relevant education: Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Computer Science or Economics undergraduate degree. Completion of CA or CFA is preferred and an MBA or Masters in Finance is an asset.
• You can demonstrate 2 to 4 years of industry experience in one or more of Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Project Financing, and Investment Review. Experience must have included meaningful financial modeling and analysis.
• You have acquired the necessary financial skills – excellent analytical ability and knowledge of valuation techniques, cash‑flow and returns analysis, accounting principles related to financial statement preparation and business combinations.
• You are technically savvy – strong quantitative technical skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Working knowledge of software, AI, technology services, hardware, quantum computing and other technology sectors would be an asset.
• You’re motivated by collective success – well‑developed interpersonal and relationship‑building skills, strong written and verbal communication, unquestioned professionalism, ethics and reputation, and proven ability to exercise strong independent judgment when making business decisions.
• You are goal‑oriented – extremely dedicated and motivated with high career aspirations. Capable of assuming high levels of responsibility within short time frames.
• Values matter to you – bring your real self to work and live our values: trust, teamwork and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

• Competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, employee share purchase plan, vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers recognition program.
• State‑of‑the‑art spaces and technological toolkit to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions.
• Culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day – a paid day off dedicated for you to invest in your growth and development.
• Subject to plan and program terms and conditions.

What You Need To Know

• CIBC is committed to an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com.
• 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 tests such as simulation, coding, French proficiency.
• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process to better understand you and give you an opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-161 Bay St., 6th

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Advisory Services, Analytical Thinking, Business Development, Customer Experience (CX), Financial Research, High Net Worth Individuals, Investment Banking, Investment Management, Investment Valuation, Wealth Management

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