First Nations/Metis/Inuit Candidates - Post-Secondary Students - Associate, Private Wealth Rotational Program

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Are you a First Nations, Metis, or Inuit post-secondary student in CIBC systems and lending processes? Do you want to be a part of a program that will include a supported accreditation journey towards IIROC licensing along with additional education?

We're looking for you to join our team as an Associate, Private Wealth Rotational Program in select locations across Turtle Island (Canada).

Join CIBC's Private Wealth Team through our twelve-month Private Wealth Rotational Program, beginning in June 2025. As an Associate, you'll develop the skills to manage and grow a client portfolio, providing dedicated relationship management, complex financial services, and exceptional client support. This program offers hands-on experience with rotations across Private Banking, Wood Gundy, and Private Wealth Head Office, guided by experienced Private Wealth Leaders. You’ll work toward IIROC licensing and receive comprehensive training on CIBC systems and lending processes. Upon completion, you'll join a CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Advisory team, where your learning journey will continue as you help clients reach their financial goals.

Important Information:

• You must be a recent graduate (May 2023-May 2025) or in your final year of post-secondary education pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related fields with an expected graduation date Spring 2025
• Applications should include your resume (no more than 2 pages), cover letter (no more than 1 page) and transcripts uploaded as 1 document to the “Resume/CV section” of the application.
• Start Date: June 2025

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How You’ll Succeed

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  Client Engagement: Build meaningful connections with clients, delivering trusted investment advice and comprehensive financial planning to strengthen relationships and expand your client network.
• Business Development: Develop a deep understanding of your local market to turn leads into clients. Use strong networking skills to generate opportunities, delivering results with CIBC’s credit and investment solutions to foster client loyalty and referrals.
• Community Involvement: Enhance CIBC’s visibility by participating in local events and outreach, creating connections for future growth.
• Partnerships: Collaborate with CIBC’s Financial Planning, Business Advisory, and Private Wealth teams to provide customized, holistic financial planning to meet diverse client needs.

What CIBC Offers

At 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*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, 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.

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  Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• 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, French proficiency, 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.

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 [email protected]

REQUIREMENTS

• Self-Identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit
• Strong oral/written communication skills
• Must be a recent graduate (May 2023-May 2025) or in your final year of post-secondary education pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related fields with an expected graduation date Spring 2025
• Able to successfully complete the CSC and IIROC licensing within six months of start date
• Able to multi-task and manage competing demands in a dynamic environment
• Eager to work within a team or independently

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.