CIBC US · 13 hours ago
Associate, Energy, Infrastructure, & Transition, Global Investment Banking
CIBC is building a modern, relationship-oriented bank and is seeking a dedicated Associate for their Energy, Infrastructure, & Transition team in Global Investment Banking. The role involves executing mandates, conducting industry research, and supporting senior colleagues in providing financial advisory services to clients in the power, utilities, and renewable sectors.
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Responsibilities
Assist in executing all facets of the group’s mandates
Conduct industry research and analysis to assist in the identification and/or analysis of investment banking business opportunities
Play a key role in the preparation of client proposals, pitches, and the execution of new and existing client mandates, including overseeing Analyst work:
Develop and audit sophisticated financial models
Participate in cross functional teams and liaising with other units of CIBC Capital Markets in executing mandates or preparing proposals for clients
Prepare industry and financial analysis to assist with the development of client recommendations
Lead industry comparable value and transaction precedent analyses
Assist in company due diligence processes
Support senior investment banking colleagues and directing and training analyst teammates
Take advantage of in depth technical and industry knowledge, as well as the geopolitical environment to generate transaction ideas/opportunities that can be discussed with the relevant relationship manager and deal/coverage teams
Grow your internal and external networks by participating in the following activities:
Coordinating client-focused and/or deal-focused “brainstorming” sessions with relevant team members and product specialists
Liaising with other units of CIBC Capital Markets in preparing proposals for clients
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.)
Supporting CIBC’s “Culture of Care” through involvement in community activities
Actively managing and mentoring the Analysts that work with you and providing regular feedback to them
Qualification
Required
Finance, accounting, mathematics, computer science or economics undergraduate degree
A minimum of 3 to 4 years of previous experience in one or more of investment banking, corporate finance, or private equity
Experience must have included meaningful financial modeling and analysis
Working knowledge of the power/renewables, utilities, infrastructure, midstream, and/or energy transition sectors as well as direct investment banking experience
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
Strong quantitative technical skills as it relates to basic computer applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), industry technology (CapitalIQ, Refinitiv, FactSet, Bloomberg) and other applicable software
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
Preferred
Completion of a CA or CFA is preferred
An MBA or Masters in Finance is an asset
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Disability
Other Insurance Plans
Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation)
Holidays
401(k)
Banking benefits
A benefits program
A vacation offering
Wellbeing support
MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program
Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development
Company
CIBC US
CIBC US provides tailored commercial and personal banking services, private banking, wealth management and small business financial solutions.
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