CIBC - Chicago, IL
posted 2 months ago
CIBC is seeking an experienced equity analyst to join our Equity team, focusing on the industrial and business services sectors. This role is pivotal in supporting our internal equity investment strategies, which are centered around Equity Income and Growth, managing assets under management (AUM) exceeding $10 billion. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting thorough research and analysis of the industrial and business services sectors, contributing to our long-term investment strategies that emphasize quality and sustainability. As part of a larger Equity team managing $40 billion in assets, the analyst will provide critical insights and analysis to support various internally managed strategies. Our investment approach is characterized by a long-term orientation, aiming to deliver attractive returns while maintaining a focus on quality investments. In this role, you will be expected to provide comprehensive equity analysis on the industrial and business services sectors, researching and analyzing market data, industry trends, and relevant filings to formulate and support investment theses. You will develop strategic analyses of companies, offering fresh investment insights to the portfolio management team. Effective communication is key, as you will need to articulate the rationale behind company recommendations and broader sector themes to portfolio managers. Additionally, you will actively monitor companies under your coverage, ensuring timely communication of significant changes, and maintain concise investment thesis summaries on sector companies. Your contributions will include generating a steady flow of well-thought-out new investment ideas, modeling company financials, and applying relevant valuation metrics. Collaboration with the Equity team is essential, as you will recommend position changes within strategy guidelines and provide analytical support to team members. You will also respond to requests from Relationship Managers and document rationales for investment decisions on our internal portal, leveraging your network of company officers through frequent face-to-face meetings with management.