2027 Summer Intern - Commercial Banking and Commercial Real Estate

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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Job Description

About the Program 

Our Summer Internship is a 10-12 week program designed to provide hands-on experience and exposure to the dynamic world of commercial banking and technology. As an intern, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals, participate in real projects, and gain insight into how technology drives innovation and client solutions at CIBC.  

Program Highlights: 

• Leader Connect Sessions: Meet with members of our executive and leadership teams. 

• Employee and Peer Connects: Build your network and connect with peers, business leaders and CIBC employees. 

• Learning & Development: Access a variety of learning platforms to support your professional growth. 

What you'll be doing

CIBC’s Commercial Banking team is dedicated to supporting the financial needs of our business clients through expert advice, innovative solutions, and relationship-focused service. As an intern with one of our Commercial Banking teams, you’ll support credit analysis, financial research, and client service activities. You’ll work closely with Relationship Managers and Credit Analysts to help deliver high-quality insights and service to our clients. You’ll also contribute to projects such as market research, data management, and process improvement initiatives, gaining hands-on experience in commercial banking. This internship is designed to help you build your skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while learning from experienced professionals. Please note that this is a general application for the CIBC U.S. Summer Intern Program within Commercial Banking and Commercial Real Estate, and more details on the team and required skills will be shared during interviews.

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

• Support credit analysis - Assist with financial analysis, credit reviews, and report preparation to support client needs and internal decision-making.

• Collaborate with partners - Work closely with Relationship Managers, Credit Analysts, and other team members to support client service and project delivery.

• Contribute to team initiatives - Participate in market research, data clean-up, and business case reviews that help drive results for clients and the bank.

• Build your knowledge - Learn new systems, tools, and processes, and apply feedback to strengthen your skills and performance.

• Deliver with accuracy - Maintain a high level of attention to detail and help ensure quality and consistency across deliverables.

Who you are

• You're analytical. You enjoy investigating problems, working with information, and turning details into meaningful insights.

• You're collaborative. You work well with others and are motivated by shared success in a team environment.

• You're detail-oriented. You know accuracy matters, and you apply critical thinking to support strong decision-making.

• You have relevant education. You're currently enrolled in a degree or diploma program in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related field.

• You have technical confidence. You're comfortable using spreadsheets and data management tools, and experience with financial analysis is an asset.

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

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package.  This role has an expected hourly rate of $25.00 per hour for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our intern's needs; including 401(k) contribution, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave and Vacation), and Holidays, in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.   

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

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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]

• 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

2027-08-13

Job Location

IL-Chicago, 120 LaSalle St Fl 13

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Accounting, Business, Client Services, Collaboration, Excel Analytics, Finance, Microsoft Excel