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 As a Client Strategy Co-op, you will be supporting the Client Segments team to design and develop strategies for priority client segments to help CIBC achieve its objectives of becoming a leader in Client Experience. Your work will be focused on one of our priority client segments, which may include students, newcomers, skilled trades, or work on our Group Banking strategy. You will get exposure multiple areas of the bank & work with multiple partners to make our clients ambitions a reality. Own the strategic process from start to finish which includes research to determine best practices & competitive intelligence, working in a cross-functional team to both develop potential solutions and implement them. This role will help broaden your skills and will provide opportunities such as creating executive-level analysis, communication, and frameworks to ensure effective decision making. You will also participate in driving and supporting implementation of opportunities with partners through radically simple solutions. 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 Masters level 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 pdf document You are a current university student pursuing a Masters degree This role is based in Downtown Toronto within a hybrid work arrangement. Please note all employees must work within their current jurisdiction and must reside within Canada Duration of term: Fall 2025 term (September - December) 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 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 Relationship Building- You will partner with stakeholders from Marketing, Product, Personal & Business Banking to ensure the rationale for change is clearly understood. You will identify key client interaction points, will support the creation of differentiated solutions that meet the needs of clients in priority segments and work with Client Segment Lead to drive the change agenda to achieve defined measures of success. Critical Thinking & Adaptability- You are adept at understanding the strategic & financial implications of various solutions that might be created to meet client needs for priority segments. Communication – You are highly skilled at both written and oral communication. You can effectively articulate issues / recommendations via your analyses and have a proven track record in creating materials meant to be shared at Executive Forums. Who You Are 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 act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results. You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life. 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. It’s an asset if you have experience with strategy development, marketing or client experience. 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 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. Expected End Date 2025-12-19 Job Location Toronto-81 Bay, 25th Floor Employment Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Ability to Coordinate, Client Procurement, Client Segmentation, Client Strategy, Cross-Team Collaboration, Customer Journey Mapping, Data Analysis, Digital Change, Digital Development, Excel Analytics, Executive Communications, Financial Product Sales, Market Research, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, PowerPoint Presentations, Project Management, Strategic Agility, Working Independently 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.
