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Senior Associate, Corporate Development

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Toronto, ON
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Toronto, ON
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As a Senior Associate in Corporate Development, you'll support strategy execution, financial modeling, analysis, and manage transaction processes while collaborating with senior leaders.
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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 CIBC.com

What You’ll Be Doing

CIBC's Enterprise Strategy and Corporate Development (ES&CD) team plays a key role in developing and implementing CIBC's enterprise strategy, the strategies for CIBC's business units and other strategic initiatives. The team collaborates with senior leaders to develop actionable strategies, execute strategic initiatives and transactions (e.g., organic growth initiatives, acquisitions, divestitures, partnerships and investments) to increase the value of CIBC’s businesses and position CIBC for sustained success.

In this role you will report to the VP, Corporate Development, and play a key role in identifying, assessing and executing CIBC’s strategic transactions (e.g., acquisitions, divestitures and partnerships), private equity and venture capital fund investments and other initiatives. You will be a key member of deal teams, working with the bank’s lines of business and infrastructure groups, developing and conducting due diligence and financial analysis on transactions. You will be expected to provide a broad range of analytical, financial modelling and impact analysis, research, presentation preparation and deal management support, play a key role in CIBC’s portfolio of principal investments (PE/VC funds and direct) and may be asked to asked to assist with other ES&CD projects.

The role is varied and often involves periods of very intense activity given tight deadlines and time pressures. It requires dedication, a passion for excellence, and an exceptional work ethic.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How You’ll Succeed

  • Transaction Execution – Support members of the ES&CD team in the development and execution of CIBC’s strategy as it relates to acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and investments. Complete strategic and financial analysis to assess the attractiveness of potential M&A transactions and investments. Prepare presentations for internal clients that include CIBC’s Executive Committee and its Board of Directors.
  • Financial Modelling, Valuation, and Analysis - Prepare financial models, in-depth valuation, and other financial analysis to assess the feasibility of potential strategic opportunities and transactions, which may include discounted cash flow, comparable company and precedent transaction analysis.
  • Research, Due Diligence and Deal Management – Perform research to identify and evaluate potential opportunities and ensure ES&CD has robust competitive intelligence and strong awareness of trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes. Assist with managing the due diligence process and project management on transactions.
  • Investment Portfolio Management - Support the ongoing development and execution of various reporting of investments to key internal stakeholders on a quarterly, annual and ad-hoc basis. Prepare materials and perform analysis to drive insights and inform decisions for delivery to senior leaders. Monitor the performance of CIBC’s portfolio of principal investments (PE/VC funds and direct).

Who You Are

  • You have a degree in a finance related field (MBA and/or undergraduate degree in business, finance or accounting; professional designations, e.g. CPA, CFA are preferred).
  • You can demonstrate experience in investment banking, corporate development and/or corporate finance. You have excellent analytical abilities including knowledge of valuation techniques and practices and can develop sophisticated financial models. Excellent team/relationship building, communication, and strong organization skills are preferred, coupled with strategic thinking/analytical capabilities. 2 years or more of relevant experience is preferred, but not required. You have a high proficiency using Microsoft Office tools (e.g.,  Excel, PowerPoint) to perform analysis, drive insights, and inform decisions .It’s an asset if you have knowledge of the financial services industry sectors and/or transaction experience in private equity or venture capital funds.
  • You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
  • You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.
  • You look beyond the moment. You make decisions and take actions that will make a difference today and tomorrow. You proactively seek new opportunities to define what's possible.
  • 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 [email protected]

  • 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, French proficiency, 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

Toronto-81 Bay, 9th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Business Strategies, Client Counseling, Communication, Corporate Development, Customer Experience (CX), Data Analysis, Due Diligence, Enterprise Strategies, Professional Presentation, Strategic Thinking

Top Skills

Excel
MS Office
PowerPoint

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