Associate, Global Investment Banking

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 What you'll be doing The Global Mining team is a leading provider of investment banking services to existing and prospective metals & mining companies globally. The team’s coverage strategy spans North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and Australia. Our client-centric approach incorporates Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and other financial advisory services with access to the debt, equity and loan capital markets, as well as complex risk and hedging solutions. The Global Mining team manages a market leading platform from our offices in Toronto, Vancouver, London, Sydney, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore and Bogota. Clients across the world turn to CIBC’s Global Mining team for M&A advisory, debt and equity financing and lending products. We have led many of the industry’s largest gold and base metals equity transactions and have played integral lead strategic advisory roles to global mining companies in some of the largest industry defining merger and acquisition transactions. Our specialized global platform and subject matter expertise enables us to help our clients meet their goals, including those related to the global energy transition. With guidance from Managing Directors, Executive Directors or Directors, you will complete assignments that impact the firm's bottom line through the execution of M&A advisory and financing mandates, supporting client relationships and the Global Mining team’s origination efforts, and contributing to the overall communication flow across our global offices. The role provides you with steep learning opportunities and the ability to observe and influence the strategic direction of our clients’ businesses with exposure to company executives and board of directors. Associates on the Global Mining team will be expected to provide a broad range of analytical, research and presentation preparation support to all the professionals within their group and play a critical role in mentoring and training Analysts on the team. Typically, Associates are assigned to a variety of transactions and advisory projects, such as mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, equity and debt financings, and capital structure and strategic advisory projects, and must have strong prioritization and multi-tasking capabilities. You will also be expected to maintain an awareness of the strategic priorities of our clients and key developments and trends in the industry. Applying your strengths in quantitative analysis to create and direct complex financial analysis and models while extracting the “big picture” implications of such analysis will be critical to your success. The role of an Associate is challenging and fast-paced. It requires dedication, passion for the industry and a very solid work ethic. You must be able to accept flexibility in required personal time commitments to complete work assignments. 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 $135,000. 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 - Conduct industry research and analysis to assist in the identification and/or analysis of investment banking business opportunities. Proposals - Play a key role in the preparation of client proposals, pitchbooks and the execution of new and existing client mandates, including overseeing the work of Analysts. Prepare industry and financial analysis to assist with the development of client recommendations. Financial Modelling - Develop and audit sophisticated financial models. Analysis - Lead the completion of analysis including comparable company analysis. and precedent transaction analysis. Due Diligence - Assist in company due diligence investigations. Support - Support senior investment banking colleagues and directing and training Analyst teammates. Relationship Building - Grow your internal and external networks coordinating client-focused and/or deal-focused brainstorming sessions with relevant team members and product specialists. 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.). Liaising with other units of CIBC Capital Markets in preparing proposals for clients. Culture - Support CIBC’s “Culture of Care” through involvement in community activities. Mentoring - Actively managing and mentoring the Analysts that work with you and providing regular feedback to them. Who you are You can demonstrate relevant industry experience. A minimum of 2 years of previous experience in one or more of investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, or corporate development. Experience must have included meaningful financial modelling and analysis. Direct work experience in mining investment banking or the mining industry is preferred, but not required. You possess strong communication skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively distill and succinctly communicate the results and implications of complex analyses to internal and client representatives. You are success-oriented. Extremely dedicated and motivated individual with high career aspirations. Must be capable of assuming high levels of responsibility within short time frames. Success to you is helping solve and execute on the complex financial and strategic needs of our clients. You have an undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, mathematics, engineering, computer science or economics. Completion of a CA, CFA, MBA or Masters in Finance is an asset but is not required. You have relevant financial skills. Excellent analytical ability including demonstrated knowledge of valuation techniques and practices, including cash flow and returns analyses. Knowledge of accounting principles relating to financial statement preparation and business combinations. You possess strong technical skills. Strong quantitative technical skills as it relates to basic computer applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and industry applications including FactSet and Bloomberg. You are motivated by collective success. Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills in order to develop, manage and leverage relationships. with clients, and internal and/or external business partners. 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. Unquestioned professionalism, ethics and reputation and proven ability to exercise strong independent judgment when making business decisions and/or representing CIBC Capital Markets. #LI-TA 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 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., 7th Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Analytical Thinking, Capital Markets, Financial Markets Analysis, Investment Banking, Investment Valuation, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Research Analysis, Wealth Management, Work Collaboratively