Equity Research Analyst – Communication Services

Job Description

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

The Equity Research Analyst is a critical driver of CIBC Global Asset Management (GAM) equity security selection. You're a member of the Global Research Team, reporting to the Head of Equity Research and working closely with the portfolio management team, especially the Associate Portfolio Manager for Technology and Innovation funds. You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of investment research including financial models, ESG analysis and investment theses for a select group of companies in the Communication Services sector. The recommendations emanating from this research will drive investment decisions across a diverse group of portfolio strategies (Core, Income-Oriented, Growth and Innovation).

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.

The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $130,000 to $170,000. In addition to base pay, compensation includes participation in an annual discretionary incentive or bonus program.

How You’ll Succeed

• Investment Recommendations – Accountable for the development of actionable investment recommendations within the Communication Services sector. Underweight/Overweight recommendations and timely changes thereto for specified sector companies are to be clearly articulated and well-founded. Responsible for preparing and presenting highly regarded industry reviews which drive clear and actionable investment theses for the constituent companies and, possibly, other related sectors/companies.


• Maintain Research Platforms – GAM’s Investment Research platform incorporates internally generated financial models, ESG analysis and thesis statements. Develop and maintain an accurate research platform with models and forward‑looking estimates for the relevant companies.


• Stakeholder Engagement – Engage in an open and ongoing dialogue with GAM Portfolio Managers and Portfolio Analysts to ensure that the best ideas are incorporated into the respective portfolios.


• Ad Hoc Projects – Contribute to projects focused on enhancing GAM’s alpha‑generating capabilities; include preparing weekly reports, materials to support equity strategy discussions, client and regulatory reporting.


• Relationship Building – Seek avenues to develop a close working relationship with GAM team members to develop industry theses, thematic pieces, and to promote and utilize a common research framework.


• Collaboration and Communication – Present and communicate internally to the team and professional staff and externally, as appropriate, with prospects and clients of the firm. Work collaboratively with the global macro and fixed income research teams and share insights across asset classes.


• Accountability – Ensure that the client’s investment policies are not breached by investments that are out of the stated policy.

Who You Are

• You’re goal oriented, highly driven, intellectually curious, and willing to work closely with like‑minded individuals.


• You have professional experience of three or more years of relevant research and analysis experience and/or portfolio management, ideally covering the Canadian Communication Services sector. You have a passion for financial markets and investment management process. You possess quantitative skills relating to indicator and model development and familiarity with macro and micro economic data environments and ESG analysis. You communicate effectively orally and in written form; have strong problem‑solving and reasoning skills. You have a strong sense of responsibility and reliability; thorough and results oriented with highest personal and professional integrity.


• You have an undergraduate, graduate, and/or postgraduate degree in management, finance, economics, or a quantitative discipline. You are a certified professional. Completion of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) preferred or working toward CFA designation.


• You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends. You are proficient in computer modeling and spreadsheet analysis. You can work in a research team environment as well as autonomously.


• Your influence makes a difference. You have excellent influencing skills sufficient for processes related to mandating stock selection, investment strategy, and compliance issues.


• 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.

• Competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program, a defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan, 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.


• 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).


• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process.

Job Location

Toronto-161 Bay St., 22nd

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Decision Making, Equities, Financial Analysis, Professional Presentation, Researching, Research Reporting, Wealth Management