Senior Associate, Institutional Equity Research; Financial Institutions

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  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

The Capital Markets division at CIBC delivers innovative solutions to corporate, government, and institutional clients throughout North America and key financial centres globally. As a Senior Associate in Institutional Equity Research, you’ll join the Equities team, which is dedicated to providing original ideas, exceptional service, and performance to institutional investors. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Research Analyst covering the Financial Institutions sector, including banks and insurance companies.

You’ll leverage your expertise in financial analysis to support sector coverage, gather and analyze industry and company information, and contribute to thematic reports. You’ll also develop and maintain financial models and databases, gaining valuable experience in research and analysis that drives investment decisions. Your work will directly impact the team’s ability to advise clients and execute on key investment strategies.

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.

In addition to base pay, compensation for this role includes participation in an annual discretionary incentive or bonus program.

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.

• Research & Analysis – Conduct industry and company analysis, gather information from primary, secondary, and alternative sources, and recognize and analyze industry trends.
• Report Writing – Assist in writing company-specific and thematic reports, and maintain financial models and databases to support research coverage.
• Client Engagement – Participate in regular and ad hoc calls with public company senior management, and attend industry events to gather direct data and insights.
• Collaboration – Liaise with Sales, Trading, Investment Banking colleagues, and clients as required to support research initiatives.
• Attention to Detail – Apply strong analytical and quantitative skills to complete and explain detailed financial and statistical analysis.

• You’re a certified professional. You hold a Bachelor of Commerce in combination with a CFA or MBA or CA, CPA (with a strong component of finance based course work) will be considered.
• You can demonstrate two years of experience in Capital Markets, ideally experience as a research associate within the financial sector. As well as excellent knowledge of PC applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access). AI, programming and automation skills are also valued. You demonstrate interest in the capital markets industry through school courses, clubs and/or related work experience.
• You’re motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.
• You know that details matter. 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.

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…