Very difficult process but fair that was very technical. Deviates from the guides online to really test corporate finance knowledge. Multiple rounds with different bankers that test market knowledge and genuine interest in career
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you discount cash flows for a coffee store
Met with two current investment banking analysts. They were overall very nice and helpful when I got stuck. The first 15 minutes were very standard behavioural and "Tell me about yourself" questions. The latter half was a range of technical questions, including DCF caveats, conceptual accretion/dilution questions, and more.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
In a DCF, if a factory were purchased using debt in year 4, how would it impact the model's output?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at CIBC (Toronto, ON) in Mar 2025
Interview
two rounds, one dinner, selective 2nd rounds, on campus first rounds. pretty straightforward behaviourals, unique technicals not in the guide and i would prepare for brain teasers. lots of formula rearranging
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at CIBC (Toronto, ON)
Interview
There was one 30 min first round with an analyst and an associate, then the second round was two back-to-back interviews (30 mins each) with directors and Executive Directors. The interviews were all over video
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work at CIBC
Many brain teasers