Risk Technology – 2025 Spring Co-op

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.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

Opening Statement:

The CIBC Co-op Program is designed to offer great work experience to complement students’ classroom training and career goals. Throughout the program, co-ops will meet with our executive leadership team, network with employees, and participate in community outreach. We are devoted to finding, selecting, and training co-ops who will make a positive impact on our company while offering a full learning experience. Our co-ops will work alongside a lean, proven team of investment professionals, gaining technical and analytical skills. 

CIBC’s Co-op program runs from January to June.  During this time, you will have access to training opportunities, mentorship, and leadership support.

Our leaders are invested in your success during your co-op. Our goal is to ensure you have all tools necessary to take advantage of the robust opportunities at hand, resulting in a great summer experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Join our technology team and work directly with software developers to design, build, test, and maintain applications
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to assist in design and development of applications
• Work toward continuous improvement in application performance and stability
• Assist in discovering, evaluating, and implementing technologies in effort to maximize user experience and efficiency
• Assist in performing testing to measure the quality of software; ensure the quality meets standards
• Assist in Agile/Scrum development and application support
• Write technical specifications and technical documentation; translate business requirements into functional specifications.

Who You Are

Education: Computer Science and/or Engineering majors are preferred, while other majors may be considered

Experience:

• Foundational knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python, Javascript, Java, C++, C#), databases and data structures
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals, and passionate about building an innovative culture
• Emerging knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• In touch with industry wide technology trends and best practices
• 3.0 GPA minimum
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
• To be eligible for this position, you must be authorized to work in the U.S.

How You Succeed

• You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
• You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
• 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.
• You have passion and are motivated with high career aspirations. Must be capable of assuming significant levels of responsibility for assignments to be completed within short time frames.
• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.
• 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, our people are our greatest asset. You’ll become part of a diverse community that acknowledges everyone’s unique talents, and empowers teams to do what’s right for the client, and to do it well. As part of our team, you will:

• Thrive: Benefit from an open and approachable culture that provides the flexibility and support you need to integrate your life at work and at home.
• Connect: Work in a place where the right technology and infrastructure fosters innovation, collaboration and creativity.
• Develop: Grow your skills and career through our best-in-class onboarding experience, ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and comprehensive product training.
• Prosper: Share in our collective success with a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, health benefits program, and employee share purchase plan.

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

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.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). 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.

Expected End Date

2025-06-30

Job Location

IL-70 W Madison St, 10th Fl

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Technical Processes, Technical Specifications