2026 Investment Banking Summer Analyst - Global Diversified Industries (Chicago)

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.

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What You’ll Be Doing

As a student on our Global Investment Banking team, you will be making a real difference to our clients by helping to provide customized financing and advisory solutions. With offices located in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia, our Global Investment Banking group provides equity and debt underwriting as well as corporate finance advisory services to corporations and institutions through a number of industry and product groups. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a group of professionals ranging from Analysts to Managing Directors who are dedicated to advising clients.

The Summer Analyst will support senior bankers with the industry coverage, strategic advisory, and deal execution required to help our clients succeed. In addition to working with the Global Diversified Group the Analyst will always gain experience collaborating with other teams across CIBC including CIBC Cleary Gull, Debt Capital Markets and Equity Capital Markets to perform day to day responsibilities.

Important information

• You are enrolled in an undergraduate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline at the time of the internship
• Expected graduation date of December 2026 – June 2027
• Applications should include your resume and up to date academic transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). Please indicate your GPA and expected graduation date on your resume
• Location: Chicago, IL. Please note all employees must reside within the United States. All CIBC student positions require you to be based in Chicago for the duration of the term
• Duration of Work Term: 10 weeks (June 2026 – August 2026)
• Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis; we encourage you to apply as soon as possible
  
  

How You’ll Succeed

• Research and Analytics – Provide a broad range of analytical, research and presentation preparation support to the team
• Project Management ̶ Assigned to a variety of transactions and advisory projects such as mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, equity and debt financings, strategic advisory/alternatives projects and full capital structure solution projects
• Relationship Management ̶ Gain exposure to working with individuals from various groups across the firm and our team approach to executing coverage and financing assignments is designed to provide progressive on the job training
  
  

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 thorough understanding of corporate finance practices and accounting principles and well-developed financial analysis skills
• You understand success is in the details. You can multi-task with the best of them, constructively push the status quo, and deliver competing project-based and operational demands in a dynamic environment. You have proven ability to pay close attention to detail and multi-task under tight deadlines
• You’re digitally savvy. Your analytical skills are top notch and combine them with strong technical and computational skills help complete financial and data analysis
• You practice effective communication. Your verbal and written communication skills are second to none which allow you to be able to explain complex concepts in a meaningful way
• You're a team player. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life
• 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.
  
  

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $105,000-$115,000 (pro-rated for the 10-week internship program) for the Chicago, IL 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.

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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.
  
  

Job Location

IL-120 S LaSalle St

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Accounting, Analytical Thinking, Business, Corporate Finance, Economics, Finance, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint