Associate Graduate Leadership Development Program - Summer 2027

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What you’ll be doing   

When you join our Career Programs team as a Summer Associate in the Graduate Leadership Development Program (GLDP), you will join a team that continues to push CIBC as the market leader in making our clients’ ambitions a reality. The GLDP Summer Associate role offers you an opportunity to pursue a 4-month internship with significant flexibility to create your own experience that aligns with your personal and professional development goals.

Your summer internship will be spent in one of our many lines of business at the bank. This includes teams within: Personal and Business Banking, People, Culture and Brand, Enterprise Innovation, Commercial Banking, Risk Management and many others. Based on your interest and business needs, GLDP Summer Associates will take on roles including Product Manager, Senior Financial Analyst, Project Manager, Consultant, Credit Analyst or similar.  

You will also have access to your Summer Placement Manager, Program Manager, and Peer Mentor, who will support your professional growth through personalized career guidance. As you begin your internship at CIBC, you will join a dynamic community of talented professionals in the full-time GLDP program, which will allow you to expand your network and foster meaningful connections. Additionally, the various internal GLDP committees offer opportunities to pursue your interests and passion projects, while contributing to the ongoing development of the GLDP community. 

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 a student, currently enrolled in a Master’s /MBA Program with an expected graduation date 2027(end) or 2028  

• You have a minimum of 3 years’ of work experience

• Applications should include your resume (no more than 2 pages) and cover letter (no more than 1 page). IMPORTANT: Please merge all your documents into one PDF file before uploading in the CV/resume section of the application.  

• Work Location: Toronto. Please note all employees must work within their current jurisdiction and must reside within Ontario.  All CIBC GLDP positions require you to be based in Ontario for the duration of the term.  You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit. 

• Duration of Internship: 4-month Summer Internship from (May 3, 2027 – Aug 20, 2027).  

• This job posting closes on Sunday November 15th, 2026 at 11:59PM EST.   

How you’ll succeed   

• You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.   
• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.   
• Your influence makes an impact. You engage in impactful and purposeful work, working on issues that are important for the organization.   
• You engage with your heart and mind. You care about people and understand different perspectives. You listen and learn from the experiences of others.   
• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.  

Who you are   

• You're goal oriented. You're motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.  
• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity.  
• You love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge. You have a strong sense of curiosity.  
• You’ve got initiative. You enjoy challenging your personal and professional limits by capitalizing on opportunities outside your comfort zone.  
• You have attention to detail. You pick up things that others miss.  
• You enjoy problem solving. You look to make sense of data and information.  
• You embrace change. You look to evolve your thinking and the way you work to deliver your best.

• You live your values. You bring high standards, genuine care to your relationships, and want to grow with an employer that shares your values and brings out your best.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

*Subject to program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

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