Associate, Institutional Equity Research (Data Scientist)

The Capital Markets arm of CIBC provides corporate, government and institutional clients with innovative solutions to help them raise capital and grow and invest actively throughout North America and key financial centres around the world. To deliver on its vision to be our clients' preferred capital markets banking partner across multiple products and services, both in Canada and where our core competencies can be exported. The Capital Markets mission is to bring Canadian Capital Markets products to Canada and the rest of the world and also bring the world to Canada.The Equities team at CIBC Capital Markets understands what institutional investors value most: original ideas, top service and performance. Whether it's Bay Street or Wall Street, CIBC World Markets Inc. is there with the depth and breadth of product to advise on and execute the decisions of the investment community - anywhere in North America. 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. Research - As a research associate, the incumbent will work closely with our fundamental research analysts and the quantitative/technical analyst teams. The associate will develop in-depth knowledge of financial analysis, covered industries and the capital markets. In the role, they will gain valuable experience in gathering information, researching companies and industries using primary, secondary and alternative sources, and recognizing and analyzing industry trends. In addition, the associate will collaborate with the research technical analyst on research projects, ad-hoc timely reports, as well as multiple back-tested portfolio and investment strategies. The associate will also actively write reports, explore opportunities to leverage AI tools in our research processes and help enhance our data management capabilities. Who You Are You are technically savvy. Strong knowledge of SQL, Python, R, VBA, C#, C++ or other programming languages. You can demonstrate excellent knowledge of PC applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) Experience with Bloomberg functionalities would be an asset. You're motivated by collective success . Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with internal and external clients. You know that details matter . Excellent analytical and quantitative skills. Ability to complete and explain detailed financial and statistical analysis. Strong multi-tasking and time management skills. Ability to work independently in a deadline-oriented environment. Demonstrated interest in the capital markets industry through school courses, clubs and/or related work experience. Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability. You possess an U ndergraduate degree in Computer Science, Economics, or Financial Engineering . An MBA or advanced degree would be an asset. Please include a writing sample along with your cover letter, resume and transcripts (if recent graduate). At a minimum, we are looking for a candidate with a strong interest in the capital markets industry, demonstrated through school courses, clubs and/or related work experience. 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.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.