2026 Summer Intern - Payment Operations
About The Position
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 CIBC’s Summer Internship Program is a dynamic, 10-week experience (June through August) designed to complement your academic training and support your career aspirations. Centered around the core theme of Learn, Connect, Grow, the program offers a comprehensive blend of opportunities to expand your skills and professional network. 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. The Summer Intern will support the Payment Operations team by assisting with the organization, maintenance, and documentation of SharePoint sites used for payment-related procedures, controls, and operational records. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented student interested in learning how payment operations, governance, and documentation support regulatory compliance and day-to-day processing activities. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to how SharePoint is used to support ACH, wire transfers, Capital Markets, and other payment functions in a regulated financial environment. Learn through hands-on assignments, structured training, and exposure to both technical and analytical skill development. Connect by networking across the bank, engaging with employees and fellow interns, and meeting with our executive leadership team. Grow through mentorship, leadership support, and community outreach, while developing both soft and hard skills essential for your future career. We are committed to finding and developing interns who will make a positive impact at CIBC. CIBC leaders are dedicated to your success, ensuring you have the tools and support necessary to maximize the robust opportunities available and achieve a rewarding summer experience.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to follow documented procedures and governance standards
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or interest in payments, banking operations, or financial services
- Basic understanding of ACH, wires, or payment processing concepts
- Experience using SharePoint lists, metadata, or version history
- Introductory exposure to Power Automate or workflow tools
Responsibilities
- Assist with organizing and maintaining SharePoint libraries containing payment procedures, controls, and reference documents
- Upload, tag, and version documents in accordance with payment operations standards and naming conventions
- Migrate confidential documents containing sensitive information from SharePoint to PrivateLink.
- Support periodic reviews of payment-related documentation to identify outdated or duplicate content
- Assist with maintaining SharePoint lists used for tracking attestations, reviews, or operational tasks
- Validate document access permissions to ensure appropriate read/edit controls
- Collaborate with Payment Operations and Risk partners on SharePoint-related requests
Benefits
- 401(k) contribution
- Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave and Vacation)
- Holidays
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