Analyst I, Investment Banking

Business Unit

As a longstanding participant in the mining industry, CIBC Capital Markets is recognized as a leader in providing financing, advisory and credit services to meet our clients’ multi‑faceted needs. Our global metals and mining professionals are located close to clients in the world’s top mining centres – Toronto, Vancouver, Sydney, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Bogota – and work together to provide constant global coverage and around‑the‑clock execution. Clients across the globe turn to CIBC for M&A advisory, debt and equity financing and lending products. We have led many of the industry’s largest gold and base metals equity transactions and have played integral lead strategic advisory roles to global mining companies in some of the largest industry‑defining merger and acquisition transactions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze investment assets, supporting various strategies in the development and maintenance of investment research, including assisting with valuation analysis, market evaluation, and due diligence support for prospective acquisitions.
• Analyze potential investment opportunities, executing transactions and working with existing clients to craft plans and implement value‑enhancing initiatives.
• Support managing director and senior analysts in company analysis which includes industry analysis as well as attendance in company management meetings and industry conferences.
• Build and maintain complex financial models (valuation, sensitivities, scenario analysis) to support M&A and financing transactions.
• Work independently, respond with urgency and exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
• Work as part of the investment banking team in executing client mandates, which includes:
• Assisting in due diligence.
• Preparation of offering memorandums and marketing materials.
• General process management and execution.

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Peers and senior staff within the department and across the global mining investment banking team.
• Other units of CIBC World Markets including Corporate Banking, Debt Capital Markets and Investment Banking to execute transactions.
• Client representatives.

Compliance Requirements / Responsibilities

As an employee of CIBC, the incumbent must comply with all applicable CIBC and Line of Business policies, standards, guidelines and controls.

Authorities / Decision Rights

As a key contributor to the business unit, this job plays a role in the origination and execution of investment banking mandates with clients.

Required Knowledge / Skills / Attributes

• Minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent) from a top tier university, preferably with a background in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Business or Economics.
• Some relevant experience e.g. in other financial institutions, accountancy firms, rating agencies or buy‑side investors.
• The ability to multitask and meet the demands of a dynamic and fast‑paced team environment.
• A demonstrated proficiency in the assessment of unstructured business problems.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with financial databases preferred.
• Superior analytical and quantitative skills (i.e. financial and data analysis).
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as written and oral communication abilities.
• A proven record of academic success, teamwork and extracurricular activities.
• A demonstrated commitment to acting with integrity.
• Mining sector experience not required, however will be viewed favourably.

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.

Job Information

Job Location: 150 Cheapside, 1st Flr, London

Employment Type: Regular

Weekly Hours: 35

Skills: Analytical Thinking, Business, Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Economics, Financial Markets Analysis, Investment Banking, Investment Valuation, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Mining, Research Analysis, Wealth Management, Work Collaboratively.