Associate, Sports & Entertainment, Investment Banking

What you'd do

• Transaction execution - Support the execution of live financing and advisory mandates by preparing analysis, coordinating workstreams, and contributing to high-quality client deliverables.
• Financial analysis and modelling - Develop detailed financial models, conduct valuation and feasibility analysis, and assess opportunities for both existing clients and new mandates.
• Client coordination - Build and maintain contact with clients throughout the due diligence process, gather and share information, and help keep transactions moving efficiently.
• Team leadership and development - Provide guidance to Analysts by supporting their development in financial modelling, transaction execution, and investment banking best practices.
• Research and market insights - Conduct industry, company, and comparative analysis to inform client discussions and deepen the team's understanding of developments across sports, media, entertainment, infrastructure, and related sectors.
• Presentation and partnership support - Prepare proposals and presentation materials, and collaborate with partners across CIBC to develop financing solutions aligned to client needs.
• 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.

What they want

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate finance, capital markets, transaction execution, or a related advisory environment.
• You have strong investment banking fundamentals. You bring advanced financial modelling, valuation, financial statement analysis, credit analysis, and accounting knowledge to support complex client work.
• You're a strong executor with sound judgment. You manage multiple priorities, work effectively under pressure, and make thoughtful decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• You're an effective communicator and relationship builder. You can work confidently with clients and internal partners, and you communicate complex information clearly and professionally.
• You're skilled at coaching others. You support team success by mentoring junior colleagues and helping elevate the quality and consistency of deliverables.
• You bring strong technical proficiency. You have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and can quickly adapt to new tools and platforms.
• You're interested in the sector. Prior experience in, or demonstrated interest in, the business and economics of sports, media, entertainment, infrastructure, and related sectors is considered an asset.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
• 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.