2027 Analyst I, Global Investment Banking - Energy, Infrastructure, & Transition

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. To learn more about CIBC, please visit Business Unit Description The Energy, Infrastructure, & Transition (“EIT”) Investment Banking team provides investment banking services to existing and prospective clients in the digital infrastructure, power, utilities, renewables, infrastructure, midstream, and upstream energy. The team has a global coverage strategy across North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Australia. Our client-centric approach incorporates M&A and other financial advisory services with full access to the debt, equity and loan capital markets. The team also delivers complex risk and hedging solutions to clients. The EIT team manages a market leading platform from our offices in New York, Houston, Toronto, Calgary, London, and Bogota. Our New York office is the largest in EIT’s global footprint. We primarily support our clients through a variety of transactions including M&A (buy-side and sell-side) in both public and private markets, capital structure advisory including public and private markets capital raises (both debt and equity, across various product types) construction and term financings, refinancings, and public-private partnerships. The team’s coverage mandate includes the following sub-verticals, among others: digital infrastructure and data centers, behind-the-meter power generation, airports, seaports, roads and bridges, light and heavy rail, educational facilities, hospitals, midstream energy, renewables (including solar, onshore wind, and offshore wind), battery storage, thermal power generation, regulated utilities, district energy, and water treatment assets. EIT is committed to supporting CIBC’s clients as they navigate the energy transition from carbon-intensive fuels to sustainable solutions, and impacts this transition will have on connected industries. CIBC was named North American Financial Advisor of the year in 2019 by IJGlobal and is the leading North American Renewables M&A Advisor since 2017 by both gross deal value and number of transactions closed (per Inframation). What You’ll Be Doing: EIT’s coverage universe across the digital infrastructure, power, utilities, energy and infrastructure sectors provides the opportunity to play an integral role advising on significant and marquee transactions that support the AI build-out and broader re-industrialization of North America. The team’s coverage mandate includes data centers, fiber, towers and wireless infrastructure, conventional and renewable power, regulated utilities and utility infrastructure, infrastructure, midstream, and upstream energy. The EIT team supports our clients through a variety of transactions including M&A, strategic advisory, capital structure advisory, equity and debt capital financings, and tax equity transactions. With guidance from Managing Directors, Executive Directors or Directors, you will complete assignments that help our clients achieve their goals and impact the CIBC'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 provides you with steep learning and an ability to observe and influence the strategic direction of our clients’ businesses with exposure to company executives and board of directors. The Analyst will provide financial modeling, analytical, structuring, research and transaction support and will assist with the execution of transactions and advisory projects such as; mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, equity and debt financings, strategic advisory/alternatives projects and full capital structure solution projects. The Analyst will be expected to maintain an awareness of our clients, industry, regulatory issues and relevant economic/political trends. A team approach to executing coverage and financing assignments is designed to provide progressive on the job training. How You’ll Succeed: Assist in executing all facets of the group’s mandates Conduct industry research and analysis to assist in the identification and/or analysis of investment banking business opportunities Play a key role in the preparation of client proposals, pitches, and the execution of new and existing client mandates, including overseeing Analyst work: Develop and audit sophisticated financial models Participate in cross functional teams and liaising with other units of CIBC Capital Markets in executing mandates or preparing proposals for clients Prepare industry and financial analysis to assist with the development of client recommendations Lead industry comparable value and transaction precedent analyses Assist in company due diligence processes Support senior investment banking colleagues and directing and training analyst teammates Take advantage of in depth technical and industry knowledge, as well as the geopolitical environment to generate transaction ideas/opportunities that can be discussed with the relevant relationship manager and deal/coverage teams Coordinating client-focused and/or deal-focused “brainstorming” sessions with relevant team members and product specialists Liaising with other units of CIBC Capital Markets in preparing proposals for clients Developing relationships and actively communicating with various appropriate contacts at our clients Developing and maintaining an internal network with product groups and other business groups Developing and maintaining an external network with the market (i.e. key stakeholders, clients, prospects, etc.) Supporting CIBC’s “Culture of Care” through involvement in community activities Who You Are: Outstanding academic credentials from a top tier school GPA of 3.5 or above is preferred Excellent written and oral communications skills Significant level of maturity and the ability to work as part of a team Self-starter willing to work in an entrepreneurial, demanding, and fast paced environment Excellent analytical ability including demonstrated knowledge of valuation techniques and practices Excellent understanding of financial statements, credit analysis and accounting principles Superior knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and the ability to quickly and independently learn a variety of industry software platforms An interest in the sub-verticals that CIBC’s EIT team covers, along with a strong interest in and knowledge of financial markets Extremely dedicated and motivated individual with high career aspirations. Must be capable of assuming significantly increased levels of responsibility within short time frames Excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills in order to convey complex factual and conceptual information to others and promote the interests of CIBC Well-developed organizational and time management skills in order to respond to shifting priorities on several simultaneous projects Demonstrated job commitment including a willingness to work, as well as personal flexibility and adaptability in order to meet client requirements Proven ability to pay close attention to detail and multi-task under tight deadlines Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability. #LI-TA California residents — your privacy rights regarding your actual or prospective employment At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary of $115,000 for the New York, NY market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation), Holidays, and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. Additional total compensation and benefits details will be provided during the hiring process. 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*, 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 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, 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. Job Location NY-New York, 300 Madison Ave Fl 8 Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 40 Skills Analytical Thinking, Capital Markets, Financial Markets Analysis, Investment Banking, Investment Valuation, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Research Analysis, Wealth Management, Work Collaboratively