Analyst, Industrials, Global Investment Banking at CIBC in Chicago, IL

Summary: CIBC is building a relationship-oriented bank and is seeking an Analyst for their Industrials Group. The role involves executing investment banking mandates, conducting industry research, and preparing client proposals while supporting senior colleagues in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: - 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: - 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 - Take advantage of in depth technical and industry knowledge, as well as the geopolitical environment to generate transaction ideas/opportunities that can be discussed with the relevant relationship manager and deal/coverage teams - 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 - Provide a broad range of analytical, research and presentation preparation support to all the professionals within their group - Maintain an awareness of our clients, industry, regulatory issues and relevant economic/political trends - Applying your strengths in quantitative analysis to create and direct complex financial analysis and models while extracting the “big picture” implications of such analysis Required Qualifications: - Successful completion of an undergraduate degree - A minimum of 0 to 3 years of previous experience in investment banking - Experience must have included meaningful financial modeling and analysis - Excellent analytical ability including demonstrated knowledge of valuation techniques and practices, including cash flow and returns analyses - Knowledge of accounting principles relating to financial statement preparation and business combinations - Strong quantitative technical skills as it relates to basic computer applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), industry technology (FactSet, Bloomberg) and other applicable software - Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills in order to develop, manage and leverage relationships with clients, and internal and/or external business partners - 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 - Unquestioned professionalism, ethics and reputation and proven ability to exercise strong independent judgment when making business decisions and/or representing CIBC Capital Markets - Extremely dedicated and motivated individual with high career aspirations - Must be capable of assuming high levels of responsibility within short time frames - Strong prioritization and multi-tasking capabilities - Ability to maintain an awareness of clients, industry, regulatory issues and relevant economic/political trends - Dedication, passion for the industry and a very solid work ethic - Flexibility in required personal time commitments to complete work assignments Preferred Qualifications: - Working knowledge of the industrial sector and the capital markets Required Skills: Financial Modeling, Valuation Techniques, Cash Flow Analysis, Returns Analysis, Accounting Principles, Financial Statement Preparation, Business Combinations, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, FactSet, Bloomberg, Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Industry Research, Analysis, Mergers, Acquisitions, Written, Ethics, Independent Judgment Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation), Holidays, 401(k), Banking benefits, A benefits program, A vacation offering, Wellbeing support, MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program, Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development