Associate, Investment Banking

Associate, Investment Banking (Global Mining) page is loaded Associate, Investment Banking (Global Mining) Apply locations Vancouver, BC time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id 2409132

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 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 provides equity and debt underwriting as well as corporate finance advisory services to corporations. CIBC’s Investment Banking 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. 

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. Typically, Associates are assigned to a variety of transactions and advisory projects such as: mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, equity and debt financings, strategic advisory/alternatives projects, and full capital structure solution projects. As part of the Global Mining deal team you will gain exposure to working with individuals from various groups across the firm globally. A team approach to executing coverage and financing assignments is designed to provide progressive, on-the-job training.

The role of an associate is demanding and 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. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

Base Salary: $135,000

How You’ll Succeed

• Industry Research - Con d u c t i n du s t r y r e s ea rc h and an a l y s i s to a ss i s t i n t he i d e nt i f i c a t i on a n d/or a n a l y s i s of i n v e s t m ent ban k i ng bu s i n e s s oppo r t u n i t i es and assist in preparing written documents including business development proposals and company information documents for marketing purposes

• Financial Modeling - De v e l o p a nd a u d i t s o p h i s t i c ated f i n an ci al m ode l s and play a key role in the preparation of client proposals and “pitchbooks” 

• Analysis - P r epa r e i ndu s t r y a n d f i n a n c i al a n a l y s i s to de t e r m i ne c l i ent r e c o m m endat i o ns and lead i n du s t r y c o m pa r ab l e v a l ue and t r an s a c t i on p r e c ede n t a n a l y s es. A ss i s t i n c o m pa n y d u e d i l i g en c e i n v e s t i g at i ons

• Relationship Building – Take advantage of in depth technical and industry knowledge, as well as the geopolitical environment to generate ideas/opportunities that can be discussed with the relevant relationship manager and/or deal/coverage team. Coordinate client-focused and/or deal-focused “brainstorming” sessions with relevant team members and product specialists and liaise with other units of CIBC Capital Markets in preparing proposals for clients. Develop relationships and actively communicate with various appropriate contacts at the client. Develop and maintain an internal network with product groups, other business groups, etc. as well as maintain an external network with the market (i.e., key stakeholders, prospects, etc.) and support CIBC’s image through involvement in community activities. This role will require you to actively manage and mentor the Analysts that work with you and provide regular feedback to them. 

• Client Engagement – Play a lead role in the execution of client transactions including acting as the central point of contact for the deal team and/or product execution as appropriate through the completion of a transaction. Lead and oversee financial modeling and analyses and provide corresponding recommendations to internal and client stakeholders. Conduct deal related due diligence activities and present findings internally and participate in developing investor presentation materials and in “road show” marketing activities. Work with outside working group members including legal advisors, accounting advisors, auditors, etc. You will be responsible for the overall information and communication flow on deal teams. 

Who You Are

• You have attained a Bachelor’s Degree within business, finance, or engineering. Completion of a professional designation (e.g. CFA) or MBA is an asset

• You possess relevant industry experience. Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in investment banking, corporate finance or private equity, with a track record of outperformance. The successful candidate will have excellent analytical ability including demonstrated knowledge of valuation techniques and practices, including cash-flow analysis. A working knowledge of accounting principles relating to financial statement preparation and business combinations is also required. Detailed working knowledge of the metals and mining sector and/or experience leading a group of professionals in operations or finance are an asset

• You are technically savvy (Programs, Methodologies, Systems). Strong technical skills as it relates to basic computer applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), industry technology (Bloomberg, FactSet) and applicable software

• You’re 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

• You know that details matter. Extremely dedicated and motivated individual with high career aspirations. Must be capable of assuming high levels of responsibility within short time frames

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability

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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• 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 .

Job Location

Vancouver-400 Burrard 12th

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

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.

Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.

Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.

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