CIBC is a leading Canadian-based global financial institution. Through our three major businesses – Retail and Business Banking, Wealth Management and Capital Markets – we provide a full range of financial products and services to 11 million individual, small business, commercial, corporate and institutional clients in Canada and around the world. We invest in our businesses, our clients, our people and our communities to deliver consistent and sustainable earnings to our shareholders. To learn more about CIBC’s Lines of Business, please visit our website.
CIBC delivers access to career and development opportunities, safe and healthy workplaces, effective training, and positive work-life balance – so that employees are able to perform at their best, contribute to their communities and focus on cultivating deeper relationships with our clients.
Every year, CIBC is recognized for its business successes, community commitment and employee initiatives. We are proud of these successes and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and an environment where all employees can excel.
The Capital Markets arm of CIBC provides corporate, government and institutional clients with innovative solutions to help them raise capital, and grow and invest actively throughout North America and key financial centres around the world. To deliver on its vision to be our clients’ preferred capital markets banking partner across multiple products and services, both in Canada and where our core competencies can be exported. The Capital Markets mission is to bring Canadian Capital Markets products to Canada and the rest of the world, and also bring the world to Canada.
To learn more about CIBC and the CIBC Group of Companies please visit CIBC.com.
Job Overview
The Analyst will be expected to provide a broad range of analytical and research support to all professionals within the Financial Institutions and Public Sector group. The Analyst will be involved with a variety of projects to expose them to various aspects of loan origination, deal structuring and execution. The Analyst will work with a number of senior people internally to support a wide range of client relationships.
Responsibilities include financial statement and data analysis, financial modeling, due diligence, industry research and assisting in the preparation of credit narratives, presentation materials and client pitch books. The role of Analyst is challenging and fast-paced. It requires dedication, passion for the industry and a very solid work ethic.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Run financial models mainly focused on credit analysis and risk rating evaluation.
- Responsible for conducting in-depth company, industry and portfolio analysis to support the credit relationships for a portfolio of clients.
- Conduct sound, timely and well-communicated recommendations for credit facilities supported by thorough analysis and well-executed interpretation of relevant financial, industry, business and market information.
- Prepare internal committee presentation documentation.
- Play a key role in the preparation of business development proposals and participate on business development calls as required.
- Maintain the group’s databases on a current basis.
Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, engineering or other complementary business industry discipline.
• Unquestioned professionalism, ethics and reputation. Approach to the workplace that is based on open communication and a team atmosphere.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to effectively communicate complicated concepts and financial data.
• Excellent understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Experience in financial statement analysis and financial modeling.
• Knowledge of business, economics and/or finance acquired through education or experience.
• Strong technical/computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Bloomberg).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. Adaptability and flexibility to deal with a rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the assessment of unstructured business problems.
• Experience with Financial Institutions and Public Sector, preferably in lending is an asset.
• A proven academic track record.
What CIBC Can Offer You
- Flexible health benefits, stock purchase plan, competitive incentive pay and recognition programs
- Competitive salary and banking benefits
- Career growth, development and continuous learning opportunities
- Opportunity to be involved in CIBC events that help our communities
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What You Need To Know
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work permit or study permit that allows the candidate to fulfill the requirements of the role
- This role operates within a normal office environment with little exposure to adverse working conditions.
- Often required to work beyond normal business hours.
- Required to make frequent decisions in a fast paced work environment.
