Director, Global Investment Banking

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 Energy, Infrastructure & Transition (EIT) team provides investment banking services to existing and prospective clients across upstream and midstream energy, renewable and conventional power, utilities, infrastructure, energy transition, and climate technology. With a global coverage strategy spanning North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Australia, we deliver a client-focused approach that combines mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and financial advisory services with access to debt, equity, and loan capital markets, as well as risk management and hedging solutions. As a Director, EIT, Global Investment Banking, you'll play a lead role in supporting clients through complex transactions, including M&A, strategic and capital structure advisory, debt and equity financings, and tax equity transactions. You'll work closely with colleagues across Capital Markets and our global offices to deliver thoughtful, sector-informed advice and execution support. Based in Calgary, this role has a primary sector focus on upstream and midstream energy and offers the opportunity to contribute to a market-leading platform in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. 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 Client advisory and origination - Support business development and origination efforts by preparing client proposals and contributing ideas for equity and debt financings, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other advisory mandates. Partner with cross-functional teams across CIBC Capital Markets to support client opportunities and complex transactions. Financial analysis and modeling - Develop, review, and audit sophisticated financial models and valuation analyses. Lead comparable company, precedent transaction, and other financial analyses to help inform strategic recommendations for clients. Transaction execution - Play an active role in executing client mandates by supporting due diligence, coordinating information flow across deal teams, and preparing offering memoranda, investor presentations, and other marketing materials. Work closely with internal partners and external advisors, including legal counsel, auditors, and accounting advisors, throughout the transaction lifecycle. Industry insight - Conduct in-depth industry and company research to identify business opportunities, assess market developments, and support strategic advice for clients in the energy, infrastructure, and transition sectors. Team leadership - Mentor, train, and provide guidance to junior team members across projects and day-to-day work. Help foster a collaborative team environment that supports strong execution and professional development. Relationship management - Build and strengthen relationships with clients, internal partners, and external market participants. Contribute sector knowledge and market insight to client and deal team discussions, and support CIBC’s profile through thoughtful engagement with stakeholders and the broader community. Who you are You’re goal oriented. You're highly motivated, accountable, and able to take on significant responsibility in a fast-paced environment. You bring a strong drive to help clients solve complex financial and strategic challenges. You have relevant education. You have an undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, mathematics, computer science, economics, or a related field. It's an asset if you hold a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. You have relevant experience . You bring 5+ years of experience in one or more of investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, private equity, or the energy, infrastructure, and transition sectors. Experience in financial modeling and analysis is required, and detailed knowledge of the Canadian energy or infrastructure sector is an asset. You can demonstrate experience in financial modeling, valuation methodologies, accounting principles related to financial statement preparation and business combinations, and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. It's an asset if you have experience with Bloomberg, FactSet, or Argus Enterprise. You’re motivated by collective success. You build strong relationships and work effectively with clients, colleagues, and external partners. You communicate complex ideas clearly and professionally, and you use sound judgment when making business decisions and representing CIBC Capital Markets. Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability. #LI-TA 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. *Subject to plan and 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 Calgary-855 2 ST SW, 9th Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Advisory Services, Analytical Thinking, Business Finance, Client Service, Financial Markets Analysis, Financial Modeling, Investment Banking, Researching #J-18808-Ljbffr

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