Associate, Business Effectiveness Co-op - Transaction banking

CIBC•Toronto, ON

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Associate, Business Effectiveness Co-op within the Transaction Banking team, you'll play a key role in supporting initiatives that drive efficiency and innovation across the bank. You'll work closely with colleagues and leaders to brainstorm solutions, update team SharePoint sites, and contribute to strategic projects involving reporting, automation, and AI. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include collaborating with team members, participating in ideation sessions, and leveraging technology to solve business challenges. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through timely leadership and hands-on involvement in projects that enhance business effectiveness. You'll gain exposure to various areas within transaction banking and develop skills in reporting, automation, and AI-driven strategic planning. 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: 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 – June/July; Interviews – June/July; Offers - July 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 document.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in post-secondary education and returning to full-time studies.
Business-oriented with a keen interest in financial services and understanding of how business effectiveness impacts organizational success.
Tech-savvy with experience or coursework in reporting, automation, or AI.
Comfortable working with tools like Power BI and Power Automate.
Collaborative problem solver who enjoys brainstorming with others and contributing ideas to improve efficiency.
Eager to learn and enthusiastic about gaining hands-on experience in AI projects and strategic planning within transaction banking.
Values trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Responsibilities

Create, update, and maintain reports using tools such as Power BI to support business decisions and track progress.
Participate in brainstorming sessions to identify opportunities for improving efficiency and solving business challenges.
Assist in implementing automation solutions using platforms like Power Automate to streamline processes.
Contribute to AI-related projects, learning how to apply strategic planning tools to real-world business problems.
Work closely with team members, business partners, and leaders to share updates and ensure alignment on project goals.