Finance Intern, Taxation, Advisory And Disputes (Summer 2024 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
What you'll be doing
Our Finance Student Program is designed to offer great work experience to compliment your classroom training and career goals. We are devoted to finding, selecting and training students who will make a positive impact on our company. The Finance Student Program activities allow you an opportunity to meet and network with company executives, employees, and fellow interns, as well as learn more about banking and the financial industry.
In this role, you will be assigned to the CIBC Taxation team. The CIBC Taxation team is part of the CIBC Finance team and is responsible for managing all aspects of CIBC's corporate income taxes, capital taxes, sales taxes and other business taxes
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Learning the basics of corporate taxation (income tax and sales tax) and the banking industry
• Learning how to use tax compliance software
• Assisting with the preparation of routine tax filings
• Assisting with the recoveries of sales taxes
• Learning how to use tax research tools and databases
• Assisting with tax research and summarizing your findings

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You'll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you'll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote
Important Information

• You must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education and returning to full time studies after term to be eligible, however, you do not need to be in a registered Co-Op program to be considered for this role
• Please include your resume (no more than 2 pages), a cover letter (no more than 1 page), and your most recent unofficial transcript with your application. These should all be uploaded into the Resume section of the application as one pdf document. Please indicate your expected graduation date (month and year) on your resume
• You are a university student pursuing a Bachelor's degree. Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics major preferred, but not required
• Please note all employees must work within their current jurisdiction and must reside within Canada
• Duration of term: Summer 2024 term (May-Aug)

How You'll Succeed

• You possess data analytical skills - experience with Tableau or Alteryx is an asset.
• Problem Solving - You are a keen problem solver and a self-starter, you are able to apply your academic knowledge to develop solutions to support the development and enhancement of processes.
• Analytical - You are analytical, able to draw insights and conclusions from qualitative data, applying structure to complicated concepts.
• Strong Communications - You have well developed interpersonal skills. You are able to take complex concepts and present them in easy to understand written and graphical formats, utilizing spreadsheets, presentation software and web tools. You present your insights, translating them into meaningful observations for varying audience types. You have strong verbal and presentation skills.
• Adaptive - You are able to work independently with guidance from management and also in a dynamic team environment.
• Cross Collaboration - You engage with team members and business partners to achieve common goals. You are able to work with business stakeholders to gather requirements and develop a deeper understanding of the bank's processes.

Who You Are

• You are a university student. You are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or other related field.
• 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 put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do.
• You're driven to succeed. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
• 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.

• 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.

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 work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs 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.

*Subject to 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

Expected End Date
2024-08-23
Job Location
Toronto-81 Bay, 26th Floor
Employment Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Weekly Hours
37.5
Skills
Accounting, Adobe Acrobat, Commodity Taxes, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Financial Modeling, Oracle, Reviewing Contracts, SAP Systems, SAP Tax Compliance, Tax Compliance, Tax Filings, Tax Return Filing, Teamwork