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Global Leveraged Finance

The Global Leveraged Finance team is part of CIBC’s Global Investment Banking group and is responsible for originating and executing opportunistic and event-driven leveraged loan and high yield bond transactions on behalf of the Firm’s corporate and financial sponsor clients. The Global Leveraged Finance team works in partnership with internal stakeholders including Investment Banking Industry Coverage, Corporate Banking, Credit & Market Risk, Commercial Banking and Global Markets to drive debt financing solutions for key CIBC clients.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Global Leveraged Finance team provides Summer Analysts with the opportunity to gain applicable experience in the origination, structuring and execution of Leveraged Finance transactions. The Summer Analyst will contribute to internal and external deal processes with respect to deal documentation and underwriting approvals, as well as in the preparation of marketing materials for pitch books for corporate and sponsor clients.

Important information

• You are enrolled in an undergraduate degree in a business related discipline at the time of the internship
• Expected graduation date of December 2025 – June 2026
• Applications should include your resume. Please indicate your GPA and expected graduation date on your resume.
• Location: New York. Please note all employees reside within the United States. All CIBC student positions require you to be based in New York for the duration of the term
• Duration of Work Term: 12 weeks (May 2025 – August 2025)
• Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible

How You’ll Succeed

Summer Analysts will need to be effective communicators capable of building relationships both internally and with clients. As a Summer Analyst, you will have the responsibility of providing detailed analytical, financial modeling, structuring, research and transaction support to senior professionals in your business, helping to win business and execute transactions.

Who You Are

We are looking for individuals who are as passionate for the financial markets as they are about making a significant contribution to our firm. We are looking for tomorrow’s leaders- students today who will drive CIBC’s continued success. The appropriate candidate for the Summer Analyst role will be decisive individuals that can thrive in an open, fast pace, and demanding environment. Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Knowledge of business, economics and/or finance acquired through education and experience
• Strong interest in and knowledge of financial markets
• Strong technical, computational and analytical skills
• An understanding of credit analysis and accounting principles
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Excellent writing and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex concepts
• Proven ability to contribute to high performance teams
• Ability to work within a non-public information environment requiring adherence to strict internal procedures
• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do.
• You’re goal oriented. You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.
• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity.
• You love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge. You have a strong sense of curiosity.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Conduct and Risk Culture

Our CIBC risk culture is based on employees striving to exceed the expectations of ourselves and our leadership’s identification and mitigation of risks in their daily responsibilities, not just in quarterly or annual monitoring/assessments. We all are accountable for managing risk.

As an employee of CIBC the incumbent must conduct themselves (and foster an environment for others) in a manner consistent with our strong risk culture. This includes:

• Following all aspects of the CIBC Code of Conduct, as well as all applicable CIBC policies, frameworks, guidelines, processes and controls
• At all times acting in accordance with our Purpose and shared values, to achieve our Bank’s strategic goals
• Understanding and following the qualitative and quantitative components of our Risk Appetite Statements
• Completing all annual Corporate Mandatory Training and Testing modules, as well as any additional business-specific modules, as required and employing the learnings in daily activities and undertakings
• Escalating matters through one of the appropriate channels identified in the CIBC Code of Conduct (i.e., HR, management, Ethics Hotline, Whistleblower, etc.) upon observing activities that may be inconsistent with CIBC’s policies, frameworks, guidelines, processes and controls, and where applicable, assist in the resolution of same
• Speaking up if witnessing behaviors that drive poor or unfair outcomes for clients, team members or other stakeholders
• Escalating matters that can result in adverse market practices and outcomes, thereby negatively impacting CIBC’s reputation as a leading financial institution

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $105,000 - $115,000 for the New York, NY market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position.

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. Additional total compensation and benefits details will be provided during the hiring process.

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths, ambitions and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

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

• 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 tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

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