2027 CIBC Capital Markets Opportunity Scholarship, Global Markets

What you’ll be doing     

At CIBC, we are on a mission to build a client-focused, connected, and performance-driven team and are seeking applicants who can help us transform our bank.     

The CIBC Opportunity Scholarship helps match talent opportunities for students facing barriers to entry into careers in financial services. Eligible students enrolled in full-time undergraduate programs in Canada can receive a scholarship and paid internships in the  2027 Capital Markets Summer Internship program.    

This scholarship is available at the bachelor's degree level valued at $10,000 CAD, available for one academic year. In addition to the scholarship, the successful applicant will be offered a paid summer internship in Global Markets.    

Join our Global Markets team as a Summer Analyst in this 4-month role and become part of a team focused on delivering innovative banking and investment solutions to CIBC’s retail, wealth and business clients including corporates, governments and institutional clients around the world. Our goal remains to be the leading Capital Markets franchise in Canada and to work as one team to build our brand across North America and the world - proudly living our values as we work toward our vision to be the leader in client relationships. 

Our Global Markets business comprises our sales, trading, structuring and research teams spanning cash and derivative products in foreign exchange, commodities, rates and equities in addition to securitization, prime brokerage, money markets and more. We are widely recognized for our capabilities and leadership in these areas and remain committed to investing in technology and talent to drive innovation and scalable growth. 

You will be provided the opportunity to gain experience in one or more of the following areas: 

• Wealth Solutions 

• Prime Services 

• Government Solutions 

• Fixed Income/Money Markets 

• Commodities 

• Derivatives 

• Electronic Trading 

• Equities  

• Digital Payments and Remittances 

• Foreign Exchange 

• Securitization 

• Structuring         

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time.   

The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $95,000.   

The base salary is determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, as well as geographical location and specific business needs. Our compensation philosophy supports ongoing growth and development, enabling progression within the salary range as team members advance in their roles.   

We are committed to providing fair,  equitable, and competitive compensation opportunities for all employees, and we encourage open conversations about compensation throughout the recruitment process.   

Important information      

• CIBC reserves the right to modify or amend the CIBC Opportunity Scholarship at any time without further notice.      

• Applications are assessed on:    

• Academic performance;    

• Volunteer/community involvement and/or extracurricular activities;     

• Essays demonstrating barriers faced to entry and scholarship impact; and     

• Resumes and interviews.      

• The selection of scholarship recipients is made by CIBC.     

• Preference will also be given to students whose field of study aligns with business needs. All applicants will receive confirmation by email of the results of the selection process, once available.      

• If a recipient decides not to complete their internship with CIBC, they will no longer be eligible to receive scholarship funds. The scholarship must be paid out in the same year that they intern with CIBC.     

• Recipient must return to academic studies in September 2027; once accepted, scholarship payment and/or summer internships cannot be deferred to a later year.     

How you’ll succeed     

• Summer Internship – You are legally eligible to  participate in and complete a full-time 2027 summer internship (May – August 2027)  with CIBC in one of the following cities: Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver. 

• Eligible Institution – You are part of a Canadian university and/or college which has recognized provincial degree granting powers.     

• Apply – You can submit an online application no later than Friday, March 6th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.      

• Required Documents – You must provide a copy of your resume and submit two (2) essays under the 'My Experience' portion of your application. These should all be uploaded into the ‘Resume/CV’ section as one PDF document. Essays should be on the following:     

Describe the challenge you face pursuing a career in financial services? How do you feel your identity or background (e.g., gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc.) have created barriers to opportunity? (250 words or less)    

Why are you interested in pursuing a career in Global Markets? (250 words)  

Remember, you must complete all parts of your application in order to be considered for this scholarship opportunity, and deadline extensions will not be granted.  If any of the requirements noted above are not met, the application will be considered incomplete. 

Please note: The student is considered the owner of the application and must be eligible for the scholarship according to the program guidelines.     

Who you are      

• You are entering your final year of study towards a first bachelor’s degree in September 2027. 

• You are enrolled in an undergraduate degree in Commerce, Economics, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or related program at the time of the internship, with a graduation date no earlier than December 2027.  

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.   

 If you are a successful recipient     

• Successful Applicants – You will receive confirmation of your scholarship by April 2026 along with internship placement (business unit and internship start/end dates). Recipients will be required to complete an online scholarship acceptance process and forward any required documentation such as proof of registration from the institution they will be attending. Scholarship payment will be supported by Scholarship Partners Canada (SPC).     

• Your payment will be issued in August 2027 upon completion of your internship with CIBC. It can take six to eight weeks, depending on the method of payment chosen. Funds will be sent to your educational institution on behalf of the sponsor.       

• You will make sure to pay your tuition fees within the defined time frame, regardless of the timing of scholarship payment. Your institution will reimburse you according to their normal practices.