Associate/Senior Associate - Private Market Investments

What You'll Be Doing

In order to fulfill CIBCs commitment to providing our clients with a full range of products and services, our Mid-Market Investment Banking team was formed 30+ years ago and is the longest-serving investment banking team dedicated to the mid-market of any bank in Canada. The group helps owners and management teams of private companies achieve their goals, whether that be making an acquisition, raising growth capital or selling all, or a portion, of their company. These events are often the most important financial transaction in our clients' lives. As a Senior Associate, Mid-Market Investment Banking, you will support the execution of active merger, acquisition, divestiture and capital raising advisory mandates. This includes supporting the information gathering process; assisting the team in the creation of marketing materials; supporting the analysis of the financial implications of proposals; and supporting the due diligence process through to the close of a transaction. 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

Collaboration: Support managing directors and all other team members in transaction execution, business development presentations and meetings and other such duties within diverse industries and sectors. Regular contact with internal CIBC peer groups including Commercial Banking, Private Wealth, and Capital Markets.

Workflows: Create confidential information memorandums, management presentations, client proposals, pitch books, marketing materials and other general presentations. Prepare detailed financial models. Research and develop an awareness of mergers & acquisition activity, trends and developments. You must comply with all applicable CIBC and Line of Business policies, standards, guidelines and controls.

Analysis: Valuation of businesses using comparable trading analysis, precedent transaction analysis, discount cash flow analysis and other industry metrics. Responsible for quantitative and qualitative data analysis and industry research.

Networking: Develop and cultivate relationships with peers at other financial institutions, private equity groups, industry associations, and other professionals on a regular basis to promote CIBCs interest and maintain knowledge of their area of specialization.

Who You Are

You have a degree in a business-related discipline, along with a professional designation (e.g. CPA, CBV, CFA). You have industry experience. You have knowledge of current financial markets, and an understanding of current market transactions. You have at least 3-5 years' of investment banking, M&A transaction advisory or due diligence support, private equity, or corporate development experience is required. You have technical skills. You have experience in financial modeling & analysis is required. Significant presentation/interactive skills sufficient to clearly convey ideas and solutions to unstructured business problems. Ability to synthesize large quantities of information plus excellent writing skills to concisely explain a client's business and attract interest from buyers/investors. Strong computer skills working with Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Bloomberg, CapIQ. You are detail oriented: Ability to work independently and on multiple files simultaneously, with a high degree of accuracy while adhering to tight deadlines. 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 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. CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring
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