2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst

CIBC Energy Sector Summer Analyst Position
We're building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. The Energy, Infrastructure & Transition (EIT) team is the largest investment banking team at CIBC and focuses on clients in the United States, Canada and Europe across broad sector coverage including traditional sectors of power generation, utilities, upstream and midstream energy, transportation, and social infrastructure, plus emerging energy transition sectors including renewable power, carbon capture, hydrogen, renewable fuels, among other emerging low-carbon solutions. CIBC was named North American Financial Advisor of the year in 2024 by Infrastructure Journal Global (IJGlobal). This role is based in Houston and is focused on the Energy sector, with primary focus is on the energy midstream and pipeline, LNG and carbon capture sectors, with increasing focus on other emerging energy transition sectors.
The primary roles and responsibilities for this Summer Analyst position include working with Managing Directors, Executive Directors, Directors, Associates and Analysts to complete financial modeling and analysis, research, transaction structuring and to generally support the senior professionals with business development and transaction execution activities. The Summer Analyst will be trained to maintain an awareness of our clients, industry and regulatory trends.
Develop and audit sophisticated financial analyses and financial models
Prepare industry and financial analysis to determine client opportunities and recommendations
Lead industry valuation exercises including discounted cash flows, comparable company, and precedent transaction analyses
Assist in developing proposals to clients and potential clients for equity and debt placements, mergers, asset or company divestitures or acquisitions, and other financial products and advisory services
Conduct industry research and analysis to assist in the identification and/or analysis of investment banking business opportunities
Participate in cross-functional teams and liaising with other units of CIBC Capital Markets in executing mandates or preparing proposals for clients
Prepare offering memoranda and marketing materials
Undergraduate students in Math, Engineering, Business, Economics, or related discipline who will be graduating between December 2027 and June 2028
Excellent analytical ability including demonstrated knowledge of valuation techniques and practices, including cash-flow analysis
Strong interest in and knowledge of financial markets and the energy or energy infrastructure sectors
Excellent understanding of financial statements, credit analysis and accounting principles
Knowledge of accounting principles relating to financial statement preparation and business combinations
Well-developed organizational skills in order to respond to shifting priorities on several simultaneous projects
Demonstrated job commitment including a willingness to work, as well as personal flexibility and adaptability in order to meet client deliverables and timelines
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, MS Office).
Employment Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
Accounting, Banking, Business, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling
At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. 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.