You’ll explore diverse career paths including opportunities you might not have considered.
Learn every day
You'll be mentored by some of the best in the industry and collaborate with a team on challenging and exciting projects.
Build your future
You’ll discover pathways to keep building your career at CIBC beyond graduation.
CIBC Spark Program
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Get the tools and experience to kickstart your career
As a Spark student, you'll benefit from a customized journey and a dedicated team to support you while you unlock your career ambitions. Reserved for top students, this exclusive program provides an environment to develop your skills and launch your future career.
Calling all innovators, achievers and relationship-builders
Bring your skills and talent to life at CIBC. Work on challenging and innovative projects, collaborate with experienced leaders and get a head start on your future.
We offer summer, fall and winter work terms for current students in a variety of fields including technology, wealth management, finance, communications and more, as well as careers for new graduates with industry-leading programs and rotational opportunities. Whether you're a student or a new graduate, an exciting career at CIBC awaits.
What past students are saying
Ty H.
Spark Student 2023, 2024
“Being a part of the co-op program made me realize how capable I am.”
Helen A.
Digital Agile Sales
“Everyone makes it easy to pursue your goals here.”
Albi N.
Frontline Platform Strategy
“No matter what your skill set is, there’s something for you to do and excel at.”
Selena L.
Innovation
“There were so many jobs at the bank that I didn’t know existed.”
Ready to explore job opportunities?
Kick-start your future: learn about our new grad jobs and programs to discover the right fit for you.
It’s time to build your future
Start building the skills you need to launch an incredible career once you graduate.
When to apply
Summer work term
January
Apply
February and March
Interview and hiring decisions
May to August
Work term
Note: There are unique timelines for summer career programs.
Fall work term
May
Apply
June and July
Interview and hiring decisions
September to December
Work term
Winter work term
September
Apply
October and November
Interviews and hiring decisions
January to April
Work term
We have an opportunity for you
Check out our exciting internship and co-op opportunities. There’s something for everyone.
Technology, Infrastructure and Innovation
Application Developer
Business Systems Analyst
Fraud Analyst
UX Researcher
Test Analyst
Data Scientist
Software Developer
Commercial Banking, Wealth Management and Capital Markets
Are you interested in building your technical and analytical skills? Join a team that gets ahead of trends, solves problems through technology and helps leaders make strategic decisions.
The CIBC Spark Program recognizes the potential of CIBC’s top early talent, to help them reach their ambitions through unique opportunities designed to ignite their career.
Graduation is such an exciting time. You’ve worked hard for your degree and are now ready to kick-start a dynamic career. We’ll provide you with the challenging work, incredible mentors and inspiring teams you need to begin your journey.
Opportunities for undergrads
Capital Markets Analyst Program
Interested in working with clients worldwide? We aim to be the lead relationship bank for capital markets activities with key clients globally.
Are you passionate about financial planning and advice, investments, and building meaningful client relationships?
As a Private Wealth Rotational Associate, you’ll gain valuable experience and exposure to CIBC’s wealth management business. The rotations will help you learn valuable client facing skills while making meaningful contributions to CIBC.
Are you passionate about using data-driven problem solving? Use your analytical skills to solve real business challenges as you explore a career at CIBC.
Are you interested in building your technical and analytical skills? Work with a team that gets ahead of trends, solves problems through technology and helps our leaders make strategic decisions.
Are you interested in building your technical and analytical skills? Join a team that gets ahead of trends, solves problems through technology and helps leaders make strategic decisions.
The CIBC Spark Program recognizes the potential of CIBC’s top early talent, to help them reach their ambitions through unique opportunities designed to ignite their career.
Graduation is such an exciting time. You’ve worked hard for your degree and are now ready to kick-start a dynamic career. We’ll provide you with the challenging work, incredible mentors and inspiring teams you need to begin your journey.
Opportunities for undergrads
Capital Markets Analyst Program
Interested in working with clients worldwide? We aim to be the lead relationship bank for capital markets activities with key clients globally.
Are you passionate about financial planning and advice, investments, and building meaningful client relationships?
As a Private Wealth Rotational Associate, you’ll gain valuable experience and exposure to CIBC’s wealth management business. The rotations will help you learn valuable client facing skills while making meaningful contributions to CIBC.
Are you passionate about using data-driven problem solving? Use your analytical skills to solve real business challenges as you explore a career at CIBC.
Are you interested in building your technical and analytical skills? Work with a team that gets ahead of trends, solves problems through technology and helps our leaders make strategic decisions.
Apply for a chance to receive a scholarship and internship opportunity at CIBC.
Eligibility criteria
Preference will be given to students who identify as part of one or more of the following groups:
People of colour, including members of the Black community
Indigenous peoples, including First Nations, Inuit or Métis peoples
Persons with disabilities
Member of the LGBTQ+ community
Women
Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada or legally eligible to work in Canada
Be entering their third year of a bachelors program in the upcoming academic year
Be able to participate in and complete a summer internship with CIBC in one of the following business units:
Global Corporate Banking
Global Investment Banking
Global Markets/Sales and Trading
Eligible fields of study
All Business programs
All Science programs
All Engineering programs
All Information Technology programs
All Mathematics and Statistics programs
Recruitment timelines
January to April
Apply for a chance to receive a $10,000 scholarship and a summer internship at CIBC.
Eligibility criteria
Preference will be given to students who identify as part of one or more of the following groups:
People of colour, including members of the Black community
Indigenous peoples (i.e., First Nations, Inuit or Métis peoples)
Persons with disabilities
Members of the LGBTQ+ community
Women
Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada or legally eligible to work in Canada
Currently a second or third year student
Be able to participate in and complete a summer internship with CIBC in one of the following business units:
Commercial Banking
Private Wealth: Private Banking and Wood Gundy
Global Asset Management
Eligible fields of study
All Business programs
All Science programs
All Engineering programs
All Information Technology programs
All Mathematics and Statistics programs
Financial assistance
Scholarship will be awarded to up to 9 bachelor degree level students.
Internship begins in May until August
Available for one year for the amount of $10,000 per student
Recruitment timelines
January to March
Experience asset management hands-on through a summer program that combines in-class training with a ten-week internship.
Eligibility criteria
Available to students who self-identify as women who are completing their second year of studies at any Canadian university and are interested in learning more about investments and asset management
Preference could be given to students who have studied finance, economics, business, math, science or engineering in their first two years of undergraduate studies
Candidates will have a strong track record of academic success while balancing extracurricular activities
Candidates will have a natural curiosity for financial markets and investing
Investment knowledge and strong research, reporting and technical skills would be beneficial but not required
Financial assistance
Students will complete 4-5 weeks of intensive programming beginning in May, followed by an approximate 10-week internship with CIBC
Students will be responsible for their own accommodations throughout the 10-week paid by sponsor internship
Faculty and corporate partners will develop curriculum grouped into three main themes: technical skills, industry knowledge, and career success
Ivey and CIBC will use a co-creation approach to further refine and deliver the proposed curriculum
Expert panels and discussions, possible involvement of third-party investment industry participants (e.g., Bloomberg, CFA Institute) and Career Management programming will be incorporated
Ivey will partner with industry to create an active network and engagement events for participants in the program
Yes! Many of our students continue to become full-time employees once they complete their work term. You can discuss career opportunities with your supervisor during your work term.
Some of our student positions are also available for recent graduates, but most are tied to the academic term. Recent graduates can explore a range of programs designed for graduates or explore all CIBC career opportunities.
We try to be flexible so you are in a program that suits you best. You can discuss transfers and different career opportunities with your program supervisor.
Yes. We hold events both virtually and in person, on campus and on site at CIBC office locations.
Students and graduates follow the same process for applying for a career through Workday. Timelines differ for student programs.
