Associate I, Global Investment Banking

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What you'll be doing

The Global Mining team is a leading provider of investment banking services to existing and prospective metals & mining companies globally. The team’s coverage strategy spans North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Australia. Our client-centric approach incorporates M&A and other financial advisory services with access to the debt, equity and loan capital markets, as well as complex risk and hedging solutions. The Global Mining team manages a market leading platform from our offices in Toronto, Vancouver, London, Sydney, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Bogota.

With guidance from Managing Directors, Executive Directors or Directors, you will complete assignments that impact the firm's bottom line through transaction and financing execution, client relationship support, industry and company research, and contributing to the overall communication flow across our global offices. The role provides you with steep learning and an ability to observe and influence the strategic direction of our clients’ businesses with exposure to company executives and board of directors.

The role of an Associate is challenging and fast-paced. It requires dedication, passion for the industry and a very solid work ethic. 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._

How you'll succeed- Research - Conduct industry research and analysis to assist in the identification and/or analysis of investment banking business opportunities- Proposal - Play a key role in the preparation of client proposals, “pitchbooks” and the execution of new and existing client mandates, including overseeing Analyst work. Prepare industry and financial analysis to assist with the development of client recommendations- Financial Modelling - Develop and audit sophisticated financial models- Analysis - Lead industry comparable value and transaction precedent analyses- Due Diligence - Assist in company due diligence investigations- Support - Support senior investment banking colleagues and directing and training analyst teammates- Relationship Building - Grow your internal and external networks coordinating client-focused and/or deal-focused “brainstorming” sessions with relevant team members and product specialists. Developing relationships and actively communicating with various appropriate contacts at our clients. Developing and maintaining an internal network with product groups and other business groups. Developing and maintaining an external network with the market (i.e. key stakeholders, clients, prospects, etc.). Liaising with other units of CIBC Capital Markets in preparing proposals for clients- Culture - Supporting CIBC’s “Culture of Care” through involvement in community activities- Mentoring - Actively managing and mentoring the Analysts that work with you and providing regular feedback to them

Who you are- You are success-oriented. Extremely dedicated and motivated individual with high career aspirations. Must be capable of assuming high levels of responsibility within short time frames. Success to you is helping solve and execute on the complex financial and strategic needs of our clients- You have an undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, mathematics, engineering, computer science or economics. Completion of a CA, CFA, MBA or Masters in Finance is an asset- You can demonstrate relevant industry experience. A minimum of 2 years of previous experience in one or more of investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, project financing, tax equity, or investment review. Experience must have included meaningful financial modeling and analysis. Direct work experience in the mining industry is an asset- You have relevant financial skills. Excellent analytical ability including demonstrated knowledge of valuation techniques and practices, including cash flow and returns analyses. Knowledge of accounting principles relating to financial statement preparation and business combinations-
- You are 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 fa