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Market Research: Interview With CIBC Investment Banking Analyst
Market Research: Interview With CIBC Investment Banking Analyst
Market Research
UW Finance Association Equities Market Update
How would you describe a day in the life of an investment banking analyst?
There are two aspects of the role. First is deal work, where we conduct analysis around a current live deal.
For example, we may look at an accretion/dilution analysis and consider what will happen to the
company’s share price/pro forma ownership if we adjust an input. Second, we have ongoing coverage
work which involves doing pitches. The pitches and presentations are on market updates and may involve
producing stock charts.
How would you describe the culture at CIBC Metals and Mining?
There is a strong “Work hard play hard” culture. We work together closely as a team in a supportive
environment. My associates take responsibility for distributing work evenly and making sure I understand
the aspects of my tasks. When we have to work long hours, no one dumps work on other people to leave
early; we work together to get through it all.
What are some skills students should learn to prepare themselves for the job?
It is important to understand basic finance concepts so you’re in a position to expand your knowledge on
the job and have a strong foundation from any relevant courses in school.
Another very important skill on the job is Excel and PowerPoint shortcuts as both programs are used very
frequently and knowledge of the shortcuts can help you save a lot of time.
This connects to what I mentioned earlier about always paying very close attention to detail, no matter
how trivial it may seem. Something as insignificant as a slightly different shade of red in a chart will be
noticed by someone and will reflect badly on you if you make repeated mistakes of this nature.