Finance Co-op Intern

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
Our Finance Student Program is designed to offer great work experience to compliment your classroom training and career goals. We are devoted to finding, selecting and training students who will make a positive impact on our company. The Finance Student Program activities allow you an opportunity to meet and network with company executives, employees, and fellow interns, as well as learn more about banking and the financial industry. Interns are assigned to a CIBC Finance team for the co-op term, and placement decisions are based on interests, skills, and position availability. Throughout the term, interns are provided with direction, coaching and mentoring so they may perform at their personal best.

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

Important Information

• You must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education to be eligible, however, you do not need to be in a registered Co-Op program to be considered for this role 

• Please include your resume (no more than 2 pages), a cover letter (no more than 1 page), and your most recent unofficial transcript with your application. These should all be uploaded into the Resume section of the application as one document 

•  You are a university student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree. Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Analytics, Math, Computer Science major preferred, but not required

• You have a strong knowledge of MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI

• Duration of Work Term: 4 months (May 2026 - August 2026). 

• 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.

• Please note, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We recommend getting your application in as soon as possible.

• Please note, we have multiple positions available under this posting and you may be considered by more than one hiring team​.
  
  How You’ll Succeed

• You possess data analytical skills in Python, Tableau, Alteryx or Thought spot, Excel, Power BI

• Problem Solving – You are a keen problem solver and a self-starter, you are able to apply your academic knowledge to develop solutions to support the development and enhancement of processes.

• Analytical – You are analytical, able to draw insights and conclusions from qualitative data, applying structure to complicated concepts.

• Strong Communications – You have well developed interpersonal skills. You are able to take complex concepts and present them in easy to understand written and graphical formats, utilizing spreadsheets, presentation software and web tools. You present your insights, translating them into meaningful observations for varying audience types.  You have strong verbal and presentation skills.

• Adaptive – You are able to work independently with guidance from management and also in a dynamic team environment.

• Cross Collaboration – You engage with team members and business partners to achieve common goals. You are able to work with business stakeholders to gather requirements and develop a deeper understanding of the bank’s processes.

• Financial Reporting – Manage timely and accurate month-end production including review of detailed monthly and quarterly consolidated analysis to support data integrity for use by senior management/executive team. Respond to ad hoc financial information and analysis requests from senior management and/or various business unit stakeholders.

• Analyze and interpret LOBs results as well as provide strategic/value-added insight and for identifying any issues that should be brought forth to senior level management.

• Work on ad hoc projects and analysis as required, to be presented in a well-organized, professional manner to Senior Executives.

• Operational Effectiveness - Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.  Participate and/or lead Centralization, Rationalization, Standardization and Optimization efforts as required.  Communicate partner needs, system requirements and data integrity issues to both direct reports and senior management in a timely manner to ensure responsive, high quality reporting.

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   Who You Are

• You major in Finance, Business or other applicable disciplines.

• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making

• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do.

• You're driven to succeed. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact.

• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.

• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.

• 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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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 Location

Toronto-161 Bay St., 11th

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Microsoft Excel