Global Markets Equity Research, Winter 2027 Associate (4 months)

What you’ll be doing 

As a member of the Global Markets team, you’ll be delivering innovative banking and investment solutions to CIBC’s retail, wealth and business clients including corporates, governments and institutional clients around the world. Our goal remains to be the leading Capital Markets franchise in Canada and to work as one team to build our brand across North America and the world - proudly living our values as we work toward our vision to be the leader in client relationships. CIBC is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment where diverse ideas and perspectives are valued. 

Our Global Markets business comprises our Sales, Trading, Structuring and Research teams spanning cash and derivative products in foreign exchange, commodities, rates and equities in addition to securitization, money markets and more. We will also be leveraging our trading and technology to deliver innovative, market-leading payment and fintech solutions through our Alternate Solutions Group.  We are widely recognized for our capabilities and leadership in these areas and remain committed to investing in technology and talent to advance our vision.  

You’ll be joining our Equity Research team and will be provided the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of our industry and sector coverage teams: 

• Financial Institutions 

• Mining 

• Real Estate 

• Technology 

• Healthcare 

• Industrials  

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.  

The expected annualized base salary for this role is $125,000. 
 
The base salary is determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, as well as geographic location and specific business needs. Our compensation philosophy supports ongoing growth and development, enabling progression within the salary range as team members advance in their roles. 
 
We are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation opportunities for all employees, and we encourage open conversations about compensation throughout the recruitment process. 

Important information 

• You must be currently enrolled in an MBA or Master’s program, with a graduation date no sooner than August 2027. Please indicate your expected graduation date on your resume. 

• Students with a technical undergraduate or graduate degree (e.g. Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, etc.), along with a strong understanding of financial reporting preferred. 

• Include your resume, cover letter, and your most recent unofficial transcript with your application. These should all be uploaded into the resume section of your application in a PDF format. 

• Work Location: Toronto. 

• Duration of work term: 4 months (January 2027 – April 2027)  

• This job posting closes on September 18th 2026,  at 11:59 pm EST. 

How you’ll succeed 

• Passion for financial markets – Demonstrate strong technical, quantitative, and analytical skills, with keen interest in the financial markets and proven record of academic success, teamwork and extracurricular involvement. 

• Project management – Take the lead with projects and tasks that will provide the opportunity to learn about the Capital Markets industry and to develop the skills required for solid financial analysis. 

• Reporting and analysis - Gain valuable knowledge of the process involved in writing research reports, forecasting, researching and analyzing companies, industries, and market trends. 

• Communication – Partner with your team to make an impact by applying a technical skillset to help generate insights and/or optimize processes. Showcase highly effective written, oral, and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex concepts. 

Who you are 

• You have demonstrated interest in Capital Markets. You are highly motivated, accomplished, and a success-oriented individual who has a keen interest in pursuing a career in the financial services industry demonstrated through school courses, clubs, and/or related work experience. You have a proven record of academic success, teamwork, and extracurricular involvement. 

• It’s an asset if you can show a strong understanding of financial reporting.  

• You are organized and work gracefully under pressure. You can juggle multiple tasks and prioritize work to make timely decisions and take appropriate action.  

• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity. 

• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You have highly effective written and oral communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way. 

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

• You're driven to succeed. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact. 

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