Analyst, Sustainable Finance

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 Job Description What you'll be doing CIBC Capital Markets Sustainable Finance group provides fixed income as well as corporate finance advisory services to a broad range of public and private sector clients in Canada, the United States and Europe. CIBC’s Sustainable Finance Group (“SF”) is dedicated to advising clients in connection with the impact of sustainability on the cost of capital as well as integrating sustainability concepts into the capital structure. The group is also integral at providing ‘thought leadership’ both internally and externally, with high visibility at a senior executive level within CIBC Capital Markets. This a unique opportunity to join a fast growing team with insights into how environmental, social and governance factors impact clients in a dynamic environment. The Analyst on the SF team will be expected to provide a broad range of analytical, research and presentation preparation support to all the professionals within SF. Typically, the Analyst is assigned to a variety of transactions related to fixed income advisory and execution projects such as green, social, sustainable, and sustainability-linked financial products. As part of the Sustainable Finance team, you will gain exposure to working with individuals from various groups across the firm globally in CIBC Capital Markets and the broader CIBC enterprise. A team approach to executing coverage, advisory and financing assignments is designed to provide progressive on the job training. 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. How you'll succeed Reviewing Client Reports and Business Development - Review non-financial disclosures (sustainability reports) from our corporate clients and participate in business development and execution Analysis and Collaboration - Assist with analysis to support the development and evolution of CIBC Capital Markets Sustainable Finance strategy. Liaise and ensure connection between all groups within Capital Markets- including Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, Debt Capital Markets, Sales & Trading, and also at the enterprise level, including ESG Enterprise, risk management, treasury and investor relations Origination and Due Diligence - Work with the corporate origination teams to identify opportunities for collaboration and origination of products relevant for our clients. Assist in company due diligence and analyze quantitative data related to sustainable finance including maintaining databases of sustainable capital markets transactions Development of pitch books - Develop pitch books and client-related materials related to sustainable finance products and ESG themes Integrate Sustainability in Capital Markets - Support enhancing the governance, internal procedures, and reporting associated with Capital Markets contribution towards the Bank’s Sustainable Finance mobilization goal and Sustainability Issuance framework. Liaison with CIBC Enterprise ESG and Enterprise Environmental Risk Management team to evolve the measurement systems associated with our Net Zero Commitments and Sustainable Finance mobilization goal Who you are You are passionate about ESG/sustainability. This is a fast growing field, though nascent. The concepts of sustainability continue to evolve and a passion to understand and drive sustainability will be a key enabler You're an effective communicator. Excellent presentation skills evidenced by an ability to be a focused, confident and a persuasive presenter. 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. Good relationship building capabilities for internal and external audiences is essential as this role and the SF group tends to be one of ‘connecting the dots’ within not only the SBU, but the firm You embrace and advocate for change. You must be comfortable starting with little in some instances. You must be creative and bring your experience from other roles to create new materials for our business partners and clients You’re goal oriented. Extremely dedicated and motivated individual with high career aspirations. Must be capable of assuming high levels of responsibility within short time frames. Success to you is helping solve and execute on the complex financial and strategic needs of our clients You can demonstrate experience in corporate finance/investment banking/private equity experience combined with completion of a Sustainability courses, CA or CFA, is preferred You possess strong technical skills. As it relates to basic computer applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), industry technology (Bloomberg) and applicable software. You use your detail-orientation to ensure analysis and advice is accurate and thorough You're motivated by collective success. Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills in order to develop, manage and leverage relationships with clients, and internal and/or external business partners. Unquestioned professionalism, ethics and reputation and proven ability to exercise strong independent judgment when making business decisions and/or representing CIBC Capital Markets 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. We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, incentive pay, banking benefits, a health benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan 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. 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. Job Location Toronto-161 Bay St., 5th Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Analytical Thinking, Capital Markets, Financial Markets Analysis, Investment Banking, Investment Valuation, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Research Analysis, Wealth Management, Work Collaboratively At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel. Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.