2027 Analyst I, Global Leveraged Finance (Houston)

Location: Houston, Texas, United States

Salary: $115,000 annually for the Houston market, based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Company

CIBC is a relationship-oriented bank providing investment banking, corporate banking, credit and market risk, and global markets services.

What you will do

• Support the origination, structuring, and execution of leveraged loan and high-yield bond transactions.
• Prepare client presentations, pitch books, underwriting materials, and transaction analyses.
• Conduct comparable company analysis, financial analysis, and capital markets trend research.
• Support due diligence, deal documentation, and internal approval processes.
• Collaborate with Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, Credit & Market Risk, and Global Markets teams.
• Participate in client meetings, monitor market and regulatory developments, and identify strategic opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, credit analysis, and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong technical, computational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, take initiative, and work extended hours when needed.
• Must be legally eligible to work at the specified location and hold a valid work or study permit where applicable.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
• Paid sick leave, parental leave, vacation, and holidays.
• 401(k), banking benefits, incentive pay, and potential discretionary bonus.
• Wellbeing support and a points-based employee recognition program.
• Paid Purpose Day for personal growth and development.
• Inclusive and accessible candidate experience with accommodation support available.

Hiring process

• The process may include an attribute-based assessment and skills tests such as simulation, coding, or Microsoft Office assessments.
• Additional compensation and benefits details are provided during the hiring process.