Capital Markets, Business Architecture Summer 2025 Co-Op (8-Months)

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.com

What You’ll Be Doing

The goal of CIBC’s Capital Markets business is to be the premier client-focused Capital Markets based in Canada. To deliver on this, the capital markets arm of CIBC provides a wide range of credit, capital markets, investment banking, merchant banking and research products and services to government, institutional, corporate and retail clients in Canada and in key markets around the world.

The role of Co-op, Business Architecture is to support Capital Markets with their strategic initiatives by managing various projects simultaneously.

The team help bridge the gap between capital markets products and processes, facilitating evolution in support of our growing Capital Markets businesses, ensuring that we can implement front to back solutions in the most optimal and expedite manner, ultimately supporting revenue growth, product expansion, and cost control. Specifically working with capital markets downstream teams to deliver technology and process solutions against their core requirements and not just their current process.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

Important information

• You are enrolled in a post-secondary degree at the time of the work term, with a graduation date of April 2026 or later.
• Include your resume, cover letter, and your most recent unofficial transcript with your application. These should all be uploaded into the resume section of your application in a PDF format.
• Location: Toronto.
• Duration of Work Term: 8 months (May 2025 – December 2025).
• Applications are being reviewed on rolling basis, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
  
  

How You’ll Succeed

• Project management - Contribute to all project lifecycle activities associated with delivering projects, that are driven by re-engineering and simplification of Front to Back processes for Capital Markets products.
• Collaboration - Working with Front, Middle and Back Office stakeholders to identify opportunities to re-engineer, integrate and simplify Front Office to Back Office systems and processes.
• Relationship management - Acting as an interface between the capital markets business and application owners, Risk Management, Finance, Operations and Technology, providing vital change management support as we implement new processes and technology.
• Time management - Act on ad-hoc requests/projects as required in a timely manner.
• Project coordination - Support LOB on CIBC-wide project implementation, including the development of policy / procedures, development of project plans, business requirements, executive presentation and training materials.
  
  

Who You Are

• You have the technical knowledge. You have proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio. Experience in Agile Methodology or SCRUM qualifications useful.
• You are a problem solver. Your solid problem solving, analytical thinking and ability to use initiative while responding to non-routine queries.
• You are a strong communicator. You have strong communication skills as required when dealing with the back office, investigations officers, traders, marketers and middle office with regards to trade bookings and amendments.
• You are passionate about people. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You have strong interpersonal skills, including good teamwork and relationship building.
• You know the details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• You are a strong multi-tasker. You have the ability to manage your deadlines while balancing multiple priorities, showcasing your time-management skills.
• You are curious and open to learning and relearning. You continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best. You have a positive attitude and able to apply knowledge to real-life situations.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.
  
  

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 work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs 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.
• Subject to 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. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]
• 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.
  
  

Expected End Date

2025-12-19

Job Location

Toronto-161 Bay St., 5th

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Accountability, Agile Methodology, Agile Scrum Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Problem Solving, Project Management, Teamwork, Time Management