Energy, Infrastructure and Transition Associate, Investment Banking - Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce : Job Details

Energy, Infrastructure and Transition Associate, Investment Banking

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.

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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.

About Our Group

The Energy, Infrastructure, & Transition (“EIT”) team provides investment banking services to existing and prospective clients in the renewable and conventional power, utilities, midstream, upstream energy, infrastructure, energy transition and climate technology sectors. The team has a global coverage strategy across North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Australia.

The team's coverage mandate includes renewable and conventional power (solar, wind, hydro, biomass, natural gas and storage), utility and utility infrastructure (regulated utilities, district energy), energy transition (hydrogen, CCUS, biofuels, climate technology), infrastructure (airports, roads, ports, rail and logistics, digital), midstream and upstream oil and gas.

With guidance from Managing Directors, Executive Directors or Directors, you will complete assignments that impact the firm's bottom line through transaction and financing execution, client relationship support, industry and company research, and contributing to the overall communication flow across our global offices.

How You'll Succeed

Associates on the EIT team will be expected to provide a broad range of analytical, research and presentation preparation support to all the professionals within their group and play a critical role in mentoring and training Analysts on the team. Typically, Associates are assigned to a variety of transactions and advisory projects, such as mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, equity and debt financings, and capital structure and strategic advisory projects, and must have strong prioritization and multi-tasking capabilities.

Applying your strengths in quantitative analysis to create and direct complex financial analysis and models while extracting the “big picture” implications of such analysis will be critical to your success.

The role of an Associate is challenging and fast-paced. It requires dedication, passion for the industry and a very solid work ethic.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist in executing all facets of the group's mandates.
• Conduct industry research and analysis to assist in the identification and/or analysis of investment banking business opportunities.
• Play a key role in the preparation of client proposals, “pitchbooks” and the execution of new and existing client mandates, including overseeing Analyst work:
  • Develop and audit sophisticated financial models.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams and liaising with other units of CIBC Capital Markets in executing mandates or preparing proposals for clients.
  • Prepare industry and financial analysis to assist with the development of client recommendations.
  • Lead industry comparable value and transaction precedent analyses.
• Assist in company due diligence investigations.
• Support senior investment banking colleagues and direct and train analyst teammates.
• Generate transaction ideas/opportunities that can be discussed with the relevant relationship manager and deal/coverage teams.

Relationship Building – Grow your internal and external networks by participating in the following activities:

• Coordinating client-focused and/or deal-focused “brainstorming” sessions with relevant team members and product specialists.
• Liaising with other units of CIBC Capital Markets in preparing proposals for clients.
• Developing relationships and actively communicating with various appropriate contacts at our clients.
• Developing and maintaining an internal network with product groups and other business groups.
• Developing and maintaining an external network with the market (i.e. key stakeholders, clients, prospects, etc.).
• Supporting CIBC's “Culture of Care” through involvement in community activities.
• Actively managing and mentoring the Analysts that work with you and providing regular feedback to them.

Who You Are

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.
• You are success-oriented. Extremely dedicated and motivated individual with high career aspirations.
• Education You've Completed. Finance, accounting, mathematics, computer science or economics undergraduate degree. Completion of a CA or CFA is preferred and an MBA or Masters in Finance is an asset.
• Industry Experience. A minimum of 3 to 4 years of previous experience in one or more of investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, project financing, tax equity, or investment review.
• Financial Skills. Excellent analytical ability including demonstrated knowledge of valuation techniques and practices.
• Technical Skills. Strong quantitative technical skills as it relates to basic computer applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), industry technology (FactSet, Bloomberg) and other applicable software.
• Collaborative and Professional. Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $175,000-$225,000 for the New York, New York market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component.

What CIBC Offers

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, and a benefits 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.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong.
• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above.
• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests.

Job Location

NY-300 Madison Ave., 8th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Advisory Services, Analytical Thinking, Customer Experience (CX), Financial Modeling, Financial Research, High Net Worth Individuals, Investment Banking, Investment Valuation, Private Equity, Wealth Management

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