CIBC

Senior Investment Associate

CIBC$115K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance or related field
  • 5-8 years of experience in financial services, particularly in investment research or portfolio analysis
  • CFA or CAIA designation is a plus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and financial data software (FactSet, Bloomberg, Morningstar)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple responsibilities
  • Commitment to continuous learning and improvement

Responsibilities

  • Conduct due diligence on investment strategies and managers
  • Prepare analytical reports and presentations for investment decisions
  • Support Relationship Managers with updated manager information
  • Develop marketing and educational materials for business development
  • Assist internal teams with operational processes to implement investment strategies
  • Foster a collaborative culture through effective team communication

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid time off including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Special perks for team members
Full Job Description

What you'll be doing

CIBC Private Wealth’s Multi-Manager Investment Program (MMIP) team provides tailored investment solutions for high-net-worth clients, families, foundations, and institutions by leveraging expertise across asset classes and a collaborative culture. As a Senior Investment Associate, you’ll support the MMIP team by conducting due diligence on investment managers, monitoring performance, and managing operational processes. You’ll prepare research and analytical reports to inform investment decisions and work closely with Relationship Managers and Business Development Officers to deliver sound investment management and advisory services. You’ll contribute to the development of educational and marketing materials to support business growth, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of investment strategies. Your entrepreneurial approach and commitment to continuous improvement will help drive superior outcomes for our clients.

To successfully perform the work, you will be on-site full-time.

How you'll succeed 

  • Manager due diligence – Conduct qualitative and quantitative due diligence on existing investment strategies to ensure robust evaluation and oversight. Support research on new investment managers to enhance available solutions for clients.

  • Research and reporting – Prepare analytical studies, reports, and presentations that support the MMIP team’s objectives. Gather and synthesize data to deliver actionable insights for investment decisions.

  • Client and business development support – Provide up-to-date manager information to Relationship Managers and Business Development Officers. Develop educational and marketing materials to support business development initiatives.

  • Operational excellence – Assist internal teams with operational processes to ensure effective execution of investment strategies. Collaborate with operations, compliance, and legal teams to support seamless investment implementation and oversight.

  • Team collaboration – Contribute to a strong organizational culture through effective teamwork and communication. Foster superior client and employee engagement by supporting cross-functional initiatives.

Who you are 

  • Education and experience – You have a Bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of relevant financial services experience, with a preference for investment research, portfolio analysis, & due diligence. It is considered a plus if you intend to sit for, are eligible to sit for, or currently hold a CFA or CAIA designation.

  • Detail oriented – You know that details matter. You notice things that others don’t and understand that an accurate foundation sets up the team for success.

  • Analytical – You give meaning to data. You have strong problem-solving skills, can identify and quantify problems, and provide effective resolutions. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.

  • Technologically savvy – You are proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as financial data software such as FactSet, Bloomberg, and Morningstar. Quantitative skillset in automation and coding (python) is a plus.

  • Effective time manager – You accurately prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and balance multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Motivated by development – You love to learn. You’re passionate about growing your knowledge, continuously learning and improving, and consistently executing your responsibilities. You have a strong sense of curiosity.

  • Values matter to you – You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

 

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $115,000 - $130,000 for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

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Job Location

MA-Boston, 100 Federal St Fl 31

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Accountability, Analytical Thinking, Documentations, Professional Presentation, Reporting Processes, Researching, Wealth Management, Work Collaboratively

About CIBC

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is a Canadian multinational banking and financial services corporation headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The bank is headquartered at Commerce Court in the city's Financial District. CIBC's Institution Number is 010, and its SWIFT code is CIBCCATT. It is one of two Big Five banks founded in Toronto, the other being the Toronto-Dominion Bank. The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce was formed through the June 1, 1961, merger of the Canadian Bank of Commerce and the Imperial Bank of Canada, the largest merger between chartered banks in Canadian history. The bank has four strategic business units: Canadian Personal and Business Banking, Canadian Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, U.S. Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, and Capital Markets. It has international operations in the United States, the Caribbean, Asia, and United Kingdom; Globally. CIBC serves more than eleven million clients, and has over 40,000 employees. The company ranks at number 172 on the Forbes Global 2000 listing.
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