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** CIBC Asset Management (CIBC AM) is one of Canada's largest asset management firms with approximately $180 billion in assets under management and possess over forty-five years of experience designing and implementing client solutions. We are leaders in providing a broad range of high-quality global investment management solutions to retail and institutional clients. Our assets include those under institutional money management for pension funds, endowments and insurance funds, private wealth management, and those that are part of the CIBC family of mutual funds. At CIBC, our goal is to help our clients achieve what matters to them. Our philosophy is based on the CIBC values of Trust, Teamwork, and Accountability and we achieve results for our clients through an in-depth disciplined investing approach based on rigor and research. As Senior Research Analyst, Emerging Asia, you will apply your expertise and experience to deliver high-quality and purposeful economic analysis to portfolio managers across our firm. Reporting to the Head, Global Economy and Strategy, you will lead research efforts that shape our macroeconomic outlook and investment strategies for Emerging Asia countries. Your analysis will be pivotal in driving actionable insights across our diverse set of outcome-focused investment solutions, and will make an important contribution to the investment outcomes of our clients. _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._ **How you’ll succeed** + **Conduct comprehensive and purposeful outcome-focused research** on key economic, political, and financial developments in Emerging Asian countries. Identify and monitor significant risks to your core conclusions. Apply your research to identify investment opportunities in various asset classes, including currency, fixed income, and equity, and provide rigorous actionable investment recommendations. Actively engage in investment and research meetings to support portfolio decision-making. Your contributions should provide unique insights derived from a thorough analysis of the economic outlook for Emerging Asia countries. + **Communicate findings** effectively and in a timely manner to influence portfolio managers and key stakeholders, showcasing your research and analytical capabilities both internally and externally to our clients. Assist the Head, Global Economy and Strategy, to plan the cyclical and thematic economic and strategy research agenda. Provide support to the firm’s Marketing and Distribution teams, including by participating in client and consultant meetings and by proactively identifying opportunities to contribute through webinars, podcasts, written reports, and other media. Be a constant advocate for a client-first, outcome-focused, and solution-oriented mentality across our firm. + **You actively engage with colleagues** across our firm and foster inclusive, and collaborative working relationships. You proactively seek out and embrace diverse perspectives as a means of elevating the quality of your analysis. + **Compliance requirements:** As an employee of CIBC, the incumbent must comply with all applicable CIBC and Line of Business policies, standards, guidelines, and controls. You must also be eligible for registration to the various securities commissions across Canada. **Who You Are** + **Certified Professional** : You hold a Master’s degree in Economics, International Finance, or a related field. A CFA designation (or in progress) is considered a valuable asset. + **Seasoned Economist/Analyst** : You possess at least 7 years of experience in macroeconomic analysis, ideally within a financial markets context, and are capable of delivering first-quartile quality research. You learn quickly and possess a thorough understanding of relevant macroeconomic and financial concepts. + **Technologically Proficient** : You are well-versed in, or comfortable learning, quantitative software (E-Views, Python, and Bloomberg). + **Critical Thinker** : You excel at identifying and analyzing relevant details while maintaining a focus on the big picture. Your strong problem-solving skills and sound judgement enhance your decision-making processes. You appreciate the importance of thoughtful, balanced, and rigorous research that appropriately identifies both opportunities and risks. You understand the importance of thoughtfully adjusting conclusions and investment recommendations in light of significant new information. + **Relationship Builder** : You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to present effectively to diverse audiences. You have strong interpersonal skills and understand that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.  You have exceptional communication skills that enable you to effectively convey complex ideas and insights to diverse audiences. + **Goal-Oriented** : You demonstrate initiative, responsibility, and organizational skills, with the capacity to meet deadlines and thrive under pressure. You have a growth mindset that embraces a culture of respectful challenge and a desire to continually deliver excellence for our clients. You continuously seek ways to identify ways to enhance our research methods and infrastructure. + **Values matter to you:** You bring your authentic self to work and embody our core values of trust, teamwork, and accountability. + **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're fluent **in French and English** to serve our clients in the community. \#LI-TA **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 aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck. + We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including competitive compensation, 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. *Subject to plan and 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. **Job Location** Non-Trader-1000 Gauchetière O **Employment Type** Regular **Weekly Hours** 37.5 **Skills** Analytical Thinking, Financial Analysis, Investment Policy, Investments, Large Group Presentations, Researching, Research Reporting, Wealth Management 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.