Career Accelerator Program Associate

Career Accelerator Program Associate – 18‑Month Rotational Program Apply for the Career Accelerator Program Associate – 18‑Month Rotational Program role at CIBC. 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 When you join our Career Accelerator Program (CAP) you will kickstart your career and gain the experience necessary to excel in diverse and impactful roles at a leading Canadian financial institution. CAP is an 18‑month rotational program with three six‑month rotations that offers significant flexibility for you to carve your own path aligned with your personal and professional goals. As a CAP Associate you will take on rotations in a variety of areas within CIBC’s Cyber Third‑Party and Resilience teams (Access Management, Cyber Operations, Cloud Security, etc.) based on personal interest and business demand. Throughout your rotations you will develop knowledge around the countless roles, responsibilities and inter‑dependencies found within Information Security at CIBC through challenging assignments and rotation experiences that inform where your career will take you post program. In addition to your day‑to‑day rotation work, you will have the opportunity to pursue your interests and passions by getting involved in meaningful program‑specific work such as internal program committees, peer‑to‑peer committees, training opportunities and more. Upon joining CAP you will be set up for success with comprehensive orientation, a mentorship program and many individual and group learning opportunities. At CIBC we enable a hybrid work arrangement where you can manage your work activities flexibly: 1–3 days per week on‑site and the remainder remote. How You’ll Succeed Passion for Cyber, Third‑Party Risk and Resilience: A strong curiosity and desire to learn emerging trends in financial services, technology innovations and client experience advancements. Proficiency with MS‑Office suite tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.). Collaboration: Enjoy collaborating with a team to devise innovative solutions that make a difference and establish partnerships across teams to get your work done. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Not afraid to ask questions and seek clarity on what is required of you in your rotations. Relationship Building: Excel at developing relationships with various stakeholders and partners. Time Management: Effective self‑management practices to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities and activities and make effective judgments when prioritizing and allocating your time. Who You Are Digitally savvy: Seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. Easily adapt to new tools and trends. Love to learn: Passionate about growing your knowledge; know there is no limit to what you can achieve. Driven to succeed: Motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact. Attention to detail: Notice things others don’t. Critical thinking skills inform your decision making. Collaborative: Understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life. Values matter: Bring your real self to work and live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability. Important Information You must have graduated (in 2024 or 2025) or be graduating in 2026 from a post‑secondary institution with a degree in Business, Technology or Science, and would like to pursue a career within Cyber Security. Completion of a CIBC co‑op (not mandatory). Applications should include ONE document with your resume (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (no more than 1 page). 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. Competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points‑based recognition program. Spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients. Cultivate a culture where you can express ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you 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. Applicants with a wide range of abilities are sought and an accessible candidate experience is provided. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com. You must be legally eligible to work at the specified location(s) and, where applicable, possess a valid work or study permit. We may ask you to complete an attribute‑based assessment and other skills tests (e.g., simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal is to get to know more about you and give you the opportunity to learn more about us. Job Location Toronto – Bay, 17th Floor, 81 Bay Street Employment Type Full‑time (Regular) Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Innovative Solutions, Time Management #J-18808-Ljbffr