Senior Associate, Institutional Equity Research (Financial Institutions)

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 division at CIBC delivers innovative solutions to corporate, government, and institutional clients throughout North America and key financial centres globally. As a Senior Associate in Institutional Equity Research, you’ll join the Equities team, which is dedicated to providing original ideas, exceptional service, and performance to institutional investors. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Research Analyst covering the Financial Institutions sector, including banks and insurance companies. You’ll leverage your expertise in financial analysis to support sector coverage, gather and analyze industry and company information, and contribute to thematic reports. You’ll also develop and maintain financial models and databases, gaining valuable experience in research and analysis that drives investment decisions. Your work will directly impact the team’s ability to advise clients and execute on key investment strategies.

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 $125,000.

The base salary is determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s 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 role includes participation in an annual discretionary incentive or bonus 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 You’ll Succeed

• Research & Analysis – Conduct industry and company analysis, gather information from primary, secondary, and alternative sources, and recognize and analyze industry trends.

• Report Writing – Assist in writing company-specific and thematic reports, and maintain financial models and databases to support research coverage.

• Client Engagement – Participate in regular and ad hoc calls with public company senior management, and attend industry events to gather direct data and insights.

• Collaboration – Liaise with Sales, Trading, Investment Banking colleagues, and clients as required to support research initiatives.

• Attention to Detail – Apply strong analytical and quantitative skills to complete and explain detailed financial and statistical analysis.

Who You Are

• You’re a certified professional. You hold a Bachelor of Commerce in combination with a CFA or MBA or CA, CPA (with a strong component of finance based course work) will be considered.

• You can demonstrate two years of experience in Capital Markets, ideally experience as a research associate within the financial sector. As well as excellent knowledge of PC applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access). AI, programming and automation skills are also valued. You demonstrate interest in the capital markets industry through school courses, clubs and/or related work experience.

• You're motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.

• You know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

• 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 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 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., 4th

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Business, Financial Modeling, Global Market, Investments