Career Accelerator Program Associate - 18-months Rotational Program

CIBC • Toronto, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This 18-month rotational program, known as the Career Accelerator Program (CAP), is designed to kickstart careers and provide experience in diverse and impactful roles at a leading Canadian financial institution. The program offers significant flexibility for participants to shape their own paths aligned with personal and professional goals. As a CAP Associate, individuals will undertake three 6-month rotations within CIBC’s Cyber Third Party and Resilience teams, including areas like Access Management and Cyber Operations. These rotations are based on personal interest and business demand, allowing participants to develop a deep understanding of Information Security at CIBC through challenging assignments. The program aims to inform career direction post-program. In addition to rotation work, associates can engage in program-specific initiatives such as internal program committees, peer-to-peer committees, and training opportunities. Comprehensive orientation, a mentorship program, and numerous individual and group learning opportunities are provided to ensure success. The work environment is hybrid, with 1-3 days per week on-site and other days remote.

Requirements

• Graduated (in 2024 or 2025) or graduating in 2026 from a post-secondary institution with a degree in Business, Technology, or Science.
• Desire to pursue a career within Cyber Security.
• Proficient in MS-office suite tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to ask questions and seek clarity on requirements.
• Ability to establish partnerships across teams.
• Effective self-management practices to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities, activities or projects.
• Ability to make effective judgments as to prioritizing and allocating time.
• Digitally savvy, seeking out innovative solutions and embracing evolving technologies.
• Ability to adapt to new tools and trends.
• Passionate about growing knowledge.
• Motivated by accomplishing goals and delivering best work to make an impact.
• Attention to detail and critical thinking skills to inform decision making.
• Understanding of the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
• Bring your real self to work and live the values – trust, teamwork and accountability.
• Legally eligible to work at the specified location(s) and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees (Master's level and above) preferred.
• Completing or having completed a CIBC co-op term is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Take on rotations in a variety of areas within CIBC’s Cyber Third Party and Resilience teams (Access Management, Cyber Operations etc.) based on personal interest and business demand.
• Develop knowledge around the countless roles, responsibilities and inter-dependencies found within Information Security at CIBC through challenging assignments and rotation experiences.
• Get involved in meaningful program-specific work such as internal program committees, peer-to-peer committees, training opportunities and much more.
• Participate in comprehensive orientation.
• Engage with a mentorship program.
• Participate in individual and group learning opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Incentive pay
• Banking benefits
• Benefits program
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Employee share purchase plan
• Vacation offering
• Wellbeing support
• MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
• Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level