Sr Private Banking Associate Co-op Bilingual

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.

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What You'll Be Doing

The Senior Associate, Private Banking provides support to one or more Private Banking Advisor teams.  The primary responsibility of this role is to provide exceptional service to Private Banking clients by assisting them with their transactional banking needs and respond to their queries.  The employee will promote and sell CIBC products and services to clients and assist clients with their overall banking needs including lending, borrowing, investing or commercial lending in nature.

During your internship, you will: Engage and support various client transactions,  gaining understanding of day to transactions of our clients. Support Private Bankers by working closely with an experienced team to support their daily activities. This may include preparing client presentations, responding to clients verbally and in writing and analyzing financial data to help inform decision-making. Observe and learn from seasoned bankers as they interact with clients and manage their portfolios. This will give you a deeper understanding of client relationship management and the importance of personalized service in private banking.

CIBC Private Banking offers personalized financial solutions and wealth management services to high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients. You  will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by rotating through various functions within the Private Banking division.

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.

Important Information

Please note, we have multiple positions available under this posting and you may be considered by more than one hiring team.

• 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.

• You must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education and returning to full-time studies to be eligible. However, you do not need to be in a registered Co-Op program to be considered for a role.

• Recruitment timeline: Applications review – October; Interviews – October ; Offers – October/November

• Please include your resume (no more than 2 pages), a cover letter (no more than 1 page), and your most recent unofficial transcript with your application. These should all be uploaded into the Resume section of the application as one document. 

• Work Location: In person position. Further clarity on the work location will be provided at the time of your interview. Please note all employees must work within their current jurisdiction and must reside within Canada.

• Duration of term: Winter 2026 (January - April)

How You'll Succeed

• Client Service – Effectively deal with any client issues, concerns or problems promptly. Service the financial needs of existing clients when the Private Banking Advisor is not available (including sale of high value products and services within established guidelines).

• Operational Excellence - Respond to incoming clients requests to process wires/cables and visa, tax and bill payments, and ensure requests get completed. Complete complex investigations for clients concerning account activity.

• Sales Support – Support Private Banking Advisor in the management of their portfolios by reviewing all customer documentation with respect to compliance with regulations and bank policies. Coordinate communication to customers regarding obtaining necessary financial information for completion of credit renewals, reviews and temporary overdraft protection. Monitor diary for upcoming maturities/renewals/expiries and advise the Private Banking Advisor.

Who You Are

• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do. Strong client service orientation. strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong communication/business writing skills required to respond to client inquiries

• You can demonstrate experience with loan, mortgage, and investment products sufficient to respond to general customer inquiries. Working knowledge of branch routine and operations of other departments and CIBC partners, sufficient to address client inquires adequately and/or refer to appropriate source.

• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

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

• You're fluent in French and English to serve our clients in the community.

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 work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs 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.

*Subject to 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-

• 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.

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