Associate, 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 Associate, Global Investment Banking, you'll work with Managing Directors, Executive Directors, Directors, Associates, and Analysts to help expand CIBC's presence across sports, media, entertainment, infrastructure, and related markets. You'll contribute to live transactions and advisory projects through financial modelling, structuring, research, client coordination, and execution support. In this lean and entrepreneurial team, you'll take on meaningful responsibility, mentor Analysts, and build your experience through hands-on exposure to complex client mandates.

Requirements

3-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate finance, capital markets, transaction execution, or a related advisory environment.
Strong investment banking fundamentals.
Advanced financial modelling, valuation, financial statement analysis, credit analysis, and accounting knowledge to support complex client work.
Strong executor with sound judgment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively under pressure, and make thoughtful decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communicator and relationship builder.
Ability to work confidently with clients and internal partners, and communicate complex information clearly and professionally.
Skilled at coaching others.
Support team success by mentoring junior colleagues and helping elevate the quality and consistency of deliverables.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and ability to quickly adapt to new tools and platforms.
Must be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

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

Support the execution of live financing and advisory mandates by preparing analysis, coordinating workstreams, and contributing to high-quality client deliverables.
Develop detailed financial models, conduct valuation and feasibility analysis, and assess opportunities for both existing clients and new mandates.
Build and maintain contact with clients throughout the due diligence process, gather and share information, and help keep transactions moving efficiently.
Provide guidance to Analysts by supporting their development in financial modelling, transaction execution, and investment banking best practices.
Conduct industry, company, and comparative analysis to inform client discussions and deepen the team's understanding of developments across sports, media, entertainment, infrastructure, and related sectors.
Prepare proposals and presentation materials, and collaborate with partners across CIBC to develop financing solutions aligned to client needs.