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 (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html) **What you'll be doing** Under the direction of the Chief Investment Officer, Portfolio Management and Research (PM&R), and reporting into a Senior Portfolio Manager, you will be an integral member of the Equity Portfolio Management team. You will assist in management of select Dividend Equity portfolios. You are expected to conduct independent company research and to guide and challenge the research conducted by the Equity Research Team. You are expected to adopt the team culture emphasizing constant personal, team and performance improvements. As a member of a very dynamic and collaborative team, it is expected that research insights will be shared with other analysts and Portfolio Managers across all asset classes within CIBC Global Asset management (GAM). You will be held accountable for strong peer and benchmark relative performance while adhering to investment guidelines and client expectations. You will also contribute to the Marketing and Servicing effort pertaining to both institutional and retail client bases. _At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time._ **How you'll succeed** + **Portfolio Manager Support -** Generate financial models and thesis statements with a view to capture the mispriced alpha opportunity. Develop and maintain an accurate research platform with models and forward-looking estimates for the relevant companies. + **Investment Decisions -** Accountable for investment decisions based on disciplined fundamental research process and risk aware portfolio construction to deliver the desired investment outcome. + **Mitigating Risk -** Through portfolio construction and scenario analysis. Clearly defining and adhering to portfolio construction parameters consistent with client objectives and guidelines and ensure portfolios are consistently managed. + **Collaboration -** Work collaboratively with the other asset teams. Contribute to the marketing and servicing effort pertaining to both the Institutional and Retail client base. + **Research Contribution -** Support the performance of all GAM equity funds by engaging in an open and ongoing dialogue with the PM&R equity team members. Initiate discussions, share information. Work with analysts to improve company models. Challenge the investment thesis and key drivers. + **Influencing discussions -** Use experience and pattern recognition to positively influence team discussions, by having the team consider multiple perspectives, with the goal of increasing the probability of success for all investment decisions. **Who you are** + **You have a degree in** Business, Finance, Economics or Applied Sciences. + **You have minimum five years** of relevant equity research and/or portfolio management experience. You are Familiar with quantitative tools and their utilization within a fundamental investment process. + **You’re a certified professional.** CFA designation is highly recommended. **It’s an asset if** you have other similar professional designations. + **You can demonstrate experience in** computer modeling and spreadsheet analysis. + **You are able to communicate** effectively orally and in written form; able to understand/explain/resolve complex issues; strong problem-solving and reasoning skills. Presentation experience is highly recommended. + **You are committed** to constant personal, process and performance improvement. + **You know that details matter.** 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 goal oriented.** You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference. + **You're motivated by collective success.** You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life. + **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 + 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. **Job Location** Toronto-161 Bay St., 22nd **Employment Type** Regular **Weekly Hours** 37.5 **Skills** Accountability, Analytical Research, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Equities, Financial Markets, Fundamental Research, Investments, Leadership, People Management, Portfolio Construction, Portfolio Management, Professional Presentation, Researching, Results-Oriented, Risk Management, Work Collaboratively, Work Under Pressure 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. Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.