Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions (Global Investment Banking)

Job Description

*At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you'll be on-site full-time.* * **Client Proposals** - Assist in analyzing and developing proposals for mergers, asset or company divestitures or acquisitions, and other financial products and advisory services* **Transaction Execution –** Take an active role in day-to-day transaction execution across sell-side, buy-side, fairness opinions, and other assignments* **Financial Modeling** - Develop and audit sophisticated financial models* **Collaboration** - Participate in cross-functional teams and liaise with other units of CIBC Capital Markets in executing mandates or preparing proposals for clients* **Research** - Prepare industry and financial analysis to determine client recommendations* **Analysis** - Lead industry comparables and precedent transaction analyses* **Due Diligence** - Assist in company due diligence investigations* **Marketing Materials** - Prepare confidential offering memoranda and other marketing materials* **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. 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. Develop and maintain an external network with the market (i.e. key stakeholders, prospects, etc.) and support CIBC’s image through involvement in community activities.* **Previous Investment Banking or M&A transaction advisory experience required.** Detailed, professional-level knowledge of Canadian M&A processes across different mandate types (sell-side, buy-side, etc.) is considered an asset.* **You have completed an undergraduate degree in Finance or Engineering.** Completion of a CPA or CFA, is beneficial.* **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. Ability to work well under pressure with multiple or competing deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Must be able to accept flexibility in required personal time commitments to complete work assignments.* **You can demonstrate technical skills (Programs, Methodologies, Systems).** Excellent analytical abilities, including demonstrated knowledge of valuation techniques and practices. Knowledge of accounting principles relating to financial statement preparation and business combinations. Strong technical skills as it relates to Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), industry technology (Bloomberg, Factset) and applicable software.* **You have advanced internal and client-focused communication skills.** Excellent oral and written communication skills are important to ensuring smooth transaction execution and timely delivery of materials. Ability to comfortably liaise with equivalent professionals on the client side is considered a strong asset.* **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.* **Values matter to you.** You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.* 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.* 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* CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.* 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).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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