Analyst, Sports & Entertainment, Investment Banking

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CIBC Capital Markets provides integrated capital markets products, investment banking advisory services, corporate lending, and top-ranked research to corporate, government, institutional, and retail clients around the world. Within this business, the Sports & Entertainment Group delivers strategic and financing solutions across the global ecosystem, including professional sports teams and leagues, venues and stadiums, sports-related businesses, and institutional and private investors. As an Analyst, Global Investment Banking, you'll work closely with Managing Directors, Executive Directors, Directors, Associates, and other Analysts to help grow CIBC's presence across sports, media, entertainment, infrastructure, and related sectors. You'll support live transactions and advisory mandates through financial modelling, market research, structuring analysis, and presentation development. In this lean and entrepreneurial team, you'll gain meaningful exposure and progressive on-the-job learning while contributing to high-impact client work.

Requirements

1-3 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate finance, capital markets, transaction advisory, or a related financial analysis environment.
Strong technical and analytical skills.
Solid foundation in financial modelling, valuation techniques, financial statement analysis, credit analysis, and accounting principles.
Highly motivated and adaptable.
Takes ownership of work, manages competing priorities effectively, and adapts quickly in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
Communicates with clarity and professionalism.
Can present complex information clearly through strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Organized and detail focused.
Manages multiple projects with care, maintains accuracy under tight timelines, and follows through on deliverables.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and can quickly learn new industry tools and platforms.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in, or demonstrated interest in, the business and economics of sports, media, entertainment, infrastructure, and related sectors is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Build detailed financial models, develop assumptions and methodologies, and prepare analysis to support client financing needs, transaction opportunities, and advisory assignments.
Assist senior team members with the execution of live mandates by preparing materials, conducting analysis, and supporting transaction workflows from early-stage evaluation through execution.
Conduct industry, company, and comparative analysis to help the team assess opportunities and stay informed on developments across sports, media, entertainment, infrastructure, and related sectors.
Prepare client proposals, pitch materials, and presentation content in partnership with Associates, Directors, Executive Directors, and Managing Directors.
Work with partners across CIBC to support reviews, proposals, and financing solutions tailored to client needs.