2026 Analyst I, Investment Banking - US Middle Market

About the role

As an Analyst, Investment Banking, you will be a professional responsible for assisting the team in executing all facets of Investment Banking's mandates with a focus on assisting in the preparation of in-depth financial models of acquisitions and recapitalizations. You will make decisions on moderately complex issues that contribute to department planning, contributing to quantitative and qualitative analysis and industry research. You will work with limited guidance to determine approaches to work projects, proactively assessing clients' needs and identifying service improvement opportunities through client dealings and the analysis process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industry research and analysis to aid in the identification and/or analysis of investment banking business opportunities
• Play a key role in the preparation of materials used in client coverage efforts, and the execution of new and existing client mandates
• Take advantage of in-depth technical and industry knowledge, as well as the geopolitical environment to generate transaction ideas and opportunities that can be discussed with the relevant relationship manager and deal/coverage teams
• Support senior investment banking colleagues and company due diligence investigations

Qualifications

• Finance, accounting, mathematics, computer science, engineering or economics undergraduate degree
• Completion of and/or an intention to complete a CA or CFA, is preferred
• Earlier experience in one or more of investment banking, corporate finance, equity research and private equity
• Experience with meaningful financial modeling and analysis is a plus
• Working knowledge of the upstream energy sector is a requirement
• Excellent analytical ability including demonstrated knowledge of valuation techniques and practices
• Strong quantitative technical skills as they relate to basic computer applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), industry technology (FactSet, Bloomberg) and other applicable software
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills to develop, manage and use relationships with clients, and internal and/or external business partners
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills sufficient to supply detailed explanation and interpretation of factual and conceptual information and ideas related to complicated technical and conceptual issues
• Unquestioned professionalism, ethics and reputation and established ability to exercise strong independent judgment when making business choices and/or representing CIBC Capital Markets
• You bring your real self to work, and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability

Benefits

• 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)
• Additional special perks reserved for our team members
• Competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits
• Wellbeing support and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program
• Purpose Day – a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development

Pay

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. 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.

Schedule

Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.