Associate, M&A - CIBC, Toronto

About this opportunity

We are building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world and need talented, passionate professionals dedicated to doing what is right for our clients. CIBC Capital Markets provides corporate, government, and institutional clients with innovative solutions to help them raise capital, and grow and invest actively throughout North America, Latin America, and key financial centres around the world. The Mergers and Acquisitions group of professionals is dedicated specifically to advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, hostile takeovers, buyouts, takeover defense, and restructurings. As an Associate within this group, you will experience a challenging, fast-paced environment requiring dedication, a passion for excellence, and an exceptional work ethic.

The expected annualized base salary for this role is $135,000, determined by a variety of factors including your skills, experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and specific business needs. In addition to base pay, compensation includes participation in an annual discretionary incentive or bonus program. To successfully perform the work, you will be on-site full-time in Toronto.

What you'll do

You will provide a broad range of analytical, research, and presentation preparation support to all professionals within the group, mentor analysts, and take an active role across client proposals, transaction execution, and financial modeling.

• Assist in analyzing and developing proposals to clients and potential clients for mergers, asset or company divestitures or acquisitions, and other financial products and advisory services
• Take a lead and active role in day-to-day transaction execution across sell-side, buy-side, fairness opinions, and other strategic assignments
• Develop and audit sophisticated financial models
• Participate in cross-functional teams and liaise with other units of CIBC Capital Markets in executing mandates or preparing proposals for clients
• Prepare industry and financial analysis to determine client recommendations
• Lead industry comparables and precedent transaction analyses
• Assist in company due diligence investigations
• Prepare confidential offering memoranda and other marketing materials
• Generate ideas and opportunities using technical and industry knowledge, coordinate brainstorming sessions, and build internal and external networks
• Conduct deal-related due diligence activities, work with outside working group members, and manage information and communication flow on deal teams
• Assist in the development of the M&A group analysts

Requirements

Candidates must meet specific professional and educational criteria to be considered for this finance role in Toronto:

• Must possess previous Investment Banking or M&A transaction advisory experience
• Detailed, professional-level knowledge of Canadian M&A processes across different mandate types is considered an asset
• Completed an undergraduate degree in Finance or Engineering
• Completion of a CPA or CFA is beneficial
• Extremely dedicated and motivated individual with high career aspirations and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong technical skills related to Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and industry technology (Bloomberg, Factset)
• Excellent analytical abilities, valuation knowledge, and understanding of accounting principles relating to financial statement preparation and business combinations
• Advanced internal and client-focused communication skills with unquestioned professionalism and ethics

About the company

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee to create opportunities and give you a career rather than just a paycheck. We recognize you in meaningful ways through a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program, a defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program. We cultivate an inclusive culture where all team members and clients feel like they belong.