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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

The Portfolio Manager, Global GARP (Growth at a Reasonable Price), is an integral member of the Equity Growth Team. You'll contribute to the management of Global and International portfolios through researching and recommending securities, portfolio construction and management support to contribute to positive fund results. While the primary focus of the research will be the Global & International portfolios, as a member of a dynamic and collaborative team, it is expected that the research insight will be shared with the broader Equity team and the CIBC Asset Management (CAM) investment group. You'll contribute to the Marketing and Servicing effort pertaining to both institutional and retail client bases.

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.

How you’ll succeed

• Research work - Utilize research to construct active, risk aware, portfolios where risks are predominantly taken at the individual stock level. Accountable for investment decisions based on disciplined fundamental research process and risk aware portfolio construction to deliver the desired investment outcome. Contribute to the team’s broader research effort by working with analysts to improve company models and challenge the investment thesis and key drivers. Develop and maintain an accurate research platform with models and forward-looking estimates for the relevant companies.

• Quantitative analysis - Lead a fundamentally driven investment process that appropriately utilizes quantitative inputs in idea generation and portfolio optimization.

• Portfolio construction - Recognize the importance of portfolio construction and its role in mitigating risk. Clearly define and adhere to portfolio construction parameters consistent with client objectives and guidelines and ensure portfolios are consistently managed.

• Provide solutions - Use experience and pattern recognition to positively influence team discussions, by having the team consider multiple perspectives, with the goal of increasing the probability of success for all investment decisions. Generate financial models and thesis statements with a view to capturing the mispriced alpha opportunity.

• Relationship building - Help develop and mentor research analysts through meeting contributions and one-on-one interactions. Support the performance of all CAM equity funds by engaging in an open and ongoing dialogue with the PM&R (Portfolio Management & Research) equity team members to Initiate discussions and share information.

• Collaborate - Work collaboratively with the other asset teams. Responsible for all aspects of managing specific global growth equity mandates.

• Client engagement - Contribute to the marketing and servicing effort pertaining to both the Institutional and Retail client base.

Who you are

• You have a degree/MBA in Business/Finance/Economics/Applied Sciences. It’s an asset if you have eight or more years of relevant international/global equity research and portfolio management experience or technical industry experience.

• You can demonstrate experience in technical, analytical, financial and accounting skills. It’s an asset if you have strong understanding of debt markets and corporate credit analysis.

• You give meaning to data. You are proficient in computer modeling and spreadsheet analysis (Bloomberg API). It’s an asset if you know Computer Programing

• You know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making. You are able to invest using a thoughtful and repeatable process designed to exploit investment opportunities.

• You are a certified professional. It’s an asset if you are a CFA charter holder or working towards it.

• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes and influence colleagues by sharing your expertise through strong and effective written and verbal communication skills.

• You're motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one through strong interpersonal skills. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.

• You’re goal oriented. You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.

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

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 aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including competitive compensation, banking benefits, a benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, 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.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and 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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• 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.

Job Location

161 Bay Street, 39th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Asset Management, Cash Flow, Cash Flow Forecasting, Computer Programming, Equity Research, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Investments, Microsoft Visual Basic, MS Word Excel PowerPoint (Inactive), MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint (Inactive), Researching, Teamwork

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.

Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.

Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.