About the role#
CIBC Private Wealth Advisors offers a 10-week summer internship for students interested in equity research and investment management. You will work 40 hours per week in our Chicago office, collaborating directly with experienced investment professionals. The program provides hands-on exposure to the fundamental investment process, including mentorship, training, and networking opportunities across the firm.
What you'll do#
- Learn the fundamentals of equity research, security analysis, valuation, and portfolio management.
- Conduct fundamental research on publicly traded companies using SEC filings, earnings materials, and industry publications.
- Build and maintain financial models to analyze company performance and key investment drivers.
- Develop a detailed investment thesis on one or more public companies to present to the investment team.
- Listen to earnings calls and investor presentations to summarize key takeaways.
- Use FactSet and other research tools to support your analysis.
- Participate in weekly learning sessions covering financial markets and career development.
- Attend meetings with public-company executives, investor relations teams, and sell-side analysts.
What you'll need#
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2.
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date of December 2027 or June 2028.
- A foundational understanding of financial statements, corporate finance, and valuation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Demonstrated interest in investing through investment clubs, personal projects, or coursework.
- Authorization to work in the United States. Please note that this position does not offer visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June through August).
- Modality: On-site, 40 hours per week.
- Employment type: Full-time temporary.
About CIBC
CIBC is a public banking institution based in Toronto, Ontario. It provides services across retail banking, business banking, wealth management, and wholesale banking. The company employs over 48,000 people. It operates with a focus on delivering financial products to clients.
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