Analyst/Associate, US Technology & Innovation 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.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.comCIBC Capital Markets provides integrated global markets products and services, investment banking advisory and execution, corporate banking solutions, and top-ranked research to corporate, commercial, government and institutional clients around the world. CIBC Capital Markets’ goal is to deliver leading capital markets solutions to North American and international clients by providing best-in-class insight, advice and execution. To enable CIBC’s strategy and priorities, Capital Markets teams collaborate with partners across the bank to deepen and enhance client relationships. CIBC Capital Markets’ 3 key strategic priorities are:• Being the leading capital-markets platform in Canada for core clients• Building a North American client platform with global capabilities• Increasing connectivity across CIBC to deliver greater value and a better experience for clientsBusiness Unit DescriptionThe Technology Investment Banking team has deep sector expertise and proven execution capabilities combined with a full suite of capital market solutions, including corporate banking and treasury services, allowing our team to assist at every stage of our technology clients' business lifecycle. As a leader in this dynamic and rapidly changing industry, we pride ourselves on having advised, structured and financed many of the industry's most notable and complex transactions for Canada's leading technology participants, both private and public.Our group focuses exclusively on technology and technology-enabled clients that operate in sectors such as Enterprise Software, SMB software, e-Commerce and Payments and Marketplaces.Our ecosystem is fast changing and the successful application will help assist our clients in many capacities including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), growth financings, initial public offerings (IPO), and/or public follow-on financings.Technology Investment Banking manages our market leading platform from our offices in Toronto, Vancouver, San Francisco, Montreal, Milwaukee and New York. The San Francisco office was recently established as part of a planned broader build-out of CIBC’s Technology Investment Banking platform in the United States. The office will be led by our Head of U.S. Technology Investment Banking, working in close collaboration with our broader team in Canada.What You’ll Be DoingThe Technology Investment Banking Analyst will support the growth of CIBC’s sector coverage in the United States. Responsible for the preparation of marketing materials and analysis for pitches and transactions, Analysts are expected to be active contributors during every phase of the deal process. They contribute to the writing and development of both initial pitch material and descriptive memoranda. They are expected to actively participate in drafting sessions and due diligence meetings. Analysts are also responsible for contributing to valuation analyses and other financial models.How You’ll Succeed• Conduct industry research and analysis to assist in the identification and/or analysis of investment banking business opportunities• Participate in cross-functional teams and liaise with other units of CIBC Capital Markets in executing mandates or preparing proposals for clients• Organize presentations to potential clients, assisting in the development of presentation information• Prepare industry and financial analysis to determine client recommendations• Assist in completing comparable public company, precedent transaction, and other valuation analyses• Assist in company due diligence• Prepare offering memoranda, management presentations, and other transaction marketing materials• Coordinate and participate in calls and meetings with clients and potential buyers• Develop and audit financial modelsWho You Are• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.• You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.• You're driven by collective success. 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 create a shared vision.You can demonstrate experience with:• Excellent analytical ability, including valuation techniques and practices.• Knowledge of accounting principles relating to financial statement preparation.• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)• Experience preparing high quality client deliverable documents and presentations.• Extreme dedication and motivation with high career aspirations. Must be capable of assuming significant levels of responsibility for assignments to be completed within short time frames.• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and writing skills to effectively convey ideas and information and actively participate in developing and maintaining productive client relationships.• Well-developed organizational skills in order to respond to shifting priorities on several simultaneous projects.• Job commitment including a willingness to work, as well as personal flexibility and adaptability in order to meet client deliverables and timelines.You have:• A relevant undergraduate degree (Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related discipline) preferred• 1-3 years of relevant experience in a banking, investment management or equivalent institution• A strong and genuine interest in the technology sectorCompliance Requirements & Responsibilities• As an employee of CIBC, the incumbent must comply with all applicable CIBC and Line of Business policies, standards, guidelines and controls.• Ensures that recommendation and opinions offered to clients are in compliance with legislation and at all times maintains the professional standards and policies of CIBC.At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of USD$125,000 - $135,000 for the San Francisco, CA 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. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation), Holidays, and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.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.What CIBC OffersAt 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 salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, 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.• Subject to plan and program terms and conditionsWhat 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 LocationCA - San Francisco - 101 2nd St.Employment TypeRegularWeekly Hours40SkillsAdvisory Services, Analytical Thinking, Customer Experience (CX), Financial Modeling, Financial Research, High Net Worth Individuals, Investment Banking, Investment Valuation, Private Equity, Wealth Management