Analyst, Global Energy, Global Investment Banking

We’re on a mission to build the relationship-focused bank of the future and we’re looking for the passionate collaborators, innovators, advisors, and leaders who can get us there. Our distinct culture is built on a shared commitment to do what’s right for our clients, our people, and our communities, and we strive for excellence in everything we do. Life at CIBC is not only what you do, but how you do it.

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What You’ll Be Doing 

CIBC Capital Markets provides corporate, government, and institutional clients with innovative solutions to help them raise capital, and grow and invest actively throughout North America, Latin America, and key financial centres around the world. Our mission is to bring Canadian Capital Markets products to Canada and the rest of the world, and also bring the world to Canada.

CIBC Capital Markets Investment Banking group provides equity and debt underwriting as well as corporate finance advisory services to corporations. CIBC’s Investment Banking group of professionals are dedicated specifically to advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, hostile takeovers, buyouts, takeover defense and restructurings. There is an extensive amount of interaction with other groups within the firm in order to provide clients with customized financing and advisory solutions. 

The role of an Analyst within CIBC’s Global Energy Investment Banking group is challenging and fast-paced. It requires dedication, a passion for excellence, and an exceptional  work ethic. 

As an Analyst in the Global Energy group, you will be expected to provide a broad range of analytical, research and presentation preparation support to all the professionals within the group. Analysts are assigned to a variety of transactions and advisory projects, such as mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, equity and debt financings, and strategic advisory projects. As part of the Global Energy group, you will gain exposure to working with individuals from various groups across the firm. A team approach to executing coverage and financing assignments is designed to provide progressive, on-the-job training.

How You’ll Succeed

• Assist in analyzing and developing proposals to clients and potential clients for equity and debt placements, mergers, asset or company divestitures or acquisitions, and other financial products and advisory services
• Develop and audit sophisticated financial models
• Participate in cross-functional teams and liaise with other units of CIBC Capital Markets in executing mandates or preparing proposals for clients
• Conduct industry research and analysis to assist in the identification and/or analysis of investment banking business opportunities
• Prepare industry and financial analysis to determine client recommendations
• Lead industry comparable value and transaction precedent analyses
• Assist in company due diligence investigations
• Prepare offering memoranda and marketing materials
• Assist with prospectus drafting
• Assist in company due diligence investigations
• Maintaining group’s databases on a current basis

Who You Are

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability
• Education You’ve Completed. Previous corporate finance, investment banking, and/or private equity experience, combined with completion of an CPA or CFA, is beneficial
• Work Ethic. Extremely dedicated and motivated individual with high career aspirations. Must be capable of assuming high levels of responsibility within short time frames. Ability to work well under pressure with multiple or competing deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Must be able to accept flexibility in required personal time commitments to complete work assignments
• Technical Skills (Programs, Methodologies, Systems). Excellent analytical abilities, including demonstrated knowledge of valuation techniques and practices. Knowledge of accounting principles relating to financial statement preparation and business combinations. Strong technical skills as it relates to Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), industry technology (Bloomberg, FactSet) and applicable software
• Industry Experience. Detailed, professional-level knowledge of the oil and gas sector is considered an asset
• Collaborative. 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.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, our people are our greatest asset. You’ll become part of a diverse community that acknowledges everyone’s unique talents, and empowers teams to do what’s right for the client, and to do it well. As part of our team, you will:

• Thrive: Benefit from an open and approachable culture that provides the flexibility and support you need to integrate your life at work and at home
• Connect: Work in a place where the right technology and infrastructure fosters innovation, collaboration and creativity
• Develop: Grow your skills and career through our best-in-class onboarding experience, ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and comprehensive product training
• Prosper: Share in our collective success with a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, health benefits program, and employee share purchase plan

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 during the application or interview process, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com
• You need to be legally eligible to work in Canada at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit
• Often required to work beyond normal business hours
• Required to make challenging decisions in a fast-paced environment