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** **:** As a Business Analyst on the Real Estate Secured Lending (RESL) Strategy team, you will be part of the Personal Lending group, which encompasses mortgages, secured and unsecured lending, and auto lending products. Your responsibilities will include establishing, implementing, and maintaining ongoing business processes to ensure alignment with our strategic goals. In addition, you will create and facilitate internal communications, such as leadership reports, strategy documents, town halls, and executive meetings presentations, in support of the Senior Directors, VP, and the overall business unit. _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** + _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._ + You must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education and returning to full-time studies to be eligible. However, you do not need to be in a registered Co-Op program to be considered for a role. + Recruitment timeline: Applications review – January; Interviews – January/February; Offers –February/March + 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  + This is a 4 month co-op opportunity **How** **you’ll** **succeed** + **General** **Strategy and** **Business Management** **Support –** Provides support for the strategic and reporting needs of the RESL team, including the creation of strategic presentations and analytical reports. Maintains a coordinating role for the leadership team regarding critical meetings and events. + **Strategic Communication –** Demonstrates well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including with senior leadership. Ability to produce a variety of business documents that adhere to best practices in strategic communication, ensuring clarity, coherence, and alignment with organizational goals. Capable of articulating both factual and conceptual information that requires detailed explanation or interpretation with effective storytelling. Skilled in simplifying complex concepts into easy-to-understand formats that resonate with an executive audience, facilitating informed decision-making. + **Cross Functional Relationships –** Interacts and collaborates regularly, as a critical function, with Personal lending leadership team and their representatives. Develops and leverages the relationships, and uses considerable influence to achieve outcomes, while improving cross-group relationships. Interacts regularly with various internal LOBs and departments to accomplish administrative or coordination tasks, and with other advisory or support units when matters arise that require their involvement. + **Communication –**  Well developed written & verbal communication skills, including with senior leadership.  Ability to produce aariety of business documents with clarity of thought and orderliness of presentation.  Ability to articulate factual and conceptual information which require detailed explanation or interpretation.  + **Relationship Management –** Comfortable with reaching out to others across the bank to find answers quickly.  Making and maintaining connections across the bank eeffectively.  Communicating with ease when coordinating complex events with partners from various groups, and with senior leadership. + **A** **nalytical Skills** **–** Possesses analytical abilities (proficiency in Excel is a strong asset) to conduct data analysis and track business performance metrics. Capable of interpreting data sets, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to inform strategic decision-making. Demonstrates attention to detail and the ability to present findings in a clear and concise manner, facilitating effective communication with stakeholders. **Who you are** You are a dynamic individual who thrives in collaborative environments and embodies the values of trust, teamwork, and accountability. Your diverse skill set includes: + **Problem Solving.** You enjoy being presented with problems or issues and working with a team to find innovative solutions + **Communication. ** You have excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate ideas and opinions that involve research, interpretation, and assessment. + **Process Improvement.** You enjoy the process of reviewing current processes and identifying improvements that will optimize or improve standards + **Multitasking** **&** **Organizational Skills** **.** You possess strong organizational abilities and thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at juggling multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Your ability to prioritize tasks and maintain focus allows you to deliver high-quality results, even under tight deadlines. + **Eagerness to Learn** **.** You have a strong desire and enthusiasm to continuously learn and grow, actively seeking out new challenges and opportunities for professional development. + **Teamwork.** You care about people and understand different perspectives. You work well with others and learn from the experiences of others. + **Values matter to you.** You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to contribute to our dynamic team, we invite you to apply! We look forward to learning more about you and how you can help shape the future of RESL at CIBC. **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** 2025-08-22 **Job Location** Toronto-81 Bay, 24th Floor **Employment Type** Temporary (Fixed Term) **Weekly Hours** 37.5 **Skills** Business, Communication, Decision Making 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.