Associate I, Corporate Banking - CIBC Capital Markets - Montreal - Bilingual

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.

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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, and grow and invest actively throughout North America and key financial centres around the world. Our goal is to be our clients’ preferred capital markets banking partner across multiple products and services.

As an Associate, you will become integral to the “Deal Team”, which includes senior corporate bankers, by providing a broad range of support including financial statement and data analysis, financial modeling, credit analysis, industry research and assisting in the preparation of information memoranda and client pitch books. You will also be actively involved in the credit approval process, documentation and closing of loan transactions and on-going management of the loan portfolio.

The role of an Associate is challenging and fast-paced.  It requires dedication, passion for the industry and a very solid work ethic. As part of your position, you’ll often be required to work beyond normal business hours and occasionally be required to go on short-term travels.

Please note: We are open to hiring an Analyst for this position based on the level of experience.

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.

 How you’ll succeed

• Analysis - Responsible for conducting in-depth company, industry and portfolio analysis to support the credit relationships for a portfolio of clients.

• Client Proposals - Play a key role in the preparation of client proposals and pitch documents which includes preparing bank market update, market pricing comps and syndication strategy.

• Credit Facilities - 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.

• Financial Models - Run financial models mainly focused on credit analysis and risk rating evaluation based on a strong understanding of accounting and finance fundamentals

• Profitability Assessments - Prepare presentation materials and relationship profitability assessments, which involve liaising with other product and industry groups within CIBC Capital Markets.

• Presentations - Prepare internal committee presentation documentation

• Monitoring - Maintain the group’s databases and clients portfolio on a current basis.

Who you are

• You have an undergraduate degree in finance, economics or other complementary business industry discipline. 3 years of related experience would be an asset.

• You’re an effective communicator. You have excellent presentation skills evidenced by an ability to be a focused, confident and a persuasive presenter. 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. 

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

• You possess strong technical skills as it relates to basic computer applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), industry technology and also have a strong understanding of accounting and finance concepts. You use your detail-orientation to ensure analysis and advice is accurate and thorough.

• You are naturally curious and have a penchant for learning and interpreting information.  You will use your natural curiosity to learn and more broadly to catalyze success at CIBC.

• You have a collaborative and professional mindset. You have strong interpersonal skills in order to develop, manage and leverage relationships with clients, internal and external business partners. You also demonstrate unquestioned professionalism, ethics and reputation and have a 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.

• You're fluent in French and English to serve our clients in the community. 

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 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.

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