Investment Associate Jobs in Massachusetts

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What you'll be doing

CIBC Private Wealth’s Multi-Manager Investment Program (MMIP) team provides tailored investment solutions for high-net-worth clients, families, foundations, and institutions by leveraging expertise across asset classes and a collaborative culture. As a Senior Investment Associate, you’ll support the MMIP team by conducting due diligence on investment managers, monitoring performance, and managing operational processes. You’ll prepare research and analytical reports to inform investment decisions and work closely with Relationship Managers and Business Development Officers to deliver sound investment management and advisory services. You’ll contribute to the development of educational and marketing materials to support business growth, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of investment strategies. Your entrepreneurial approach and commitment to continuous improvement will help drive superior outcomes for our clients.

To successfully perform the work, you will be on-site full-time.

How you'll succeed

• Manager due diligence – Conduct qualitative and quantitative due diligence on existing investment strategies to ensure robust evaluation and oversight. Support research on new investment managers to enhance available solutions for clients.

• Research and reporting – Prepare analytical studies, reports, and presentations that support the MMIP team’s objectives. Gather and synthesize data to deliver actionable insights for investment decisions.

• Client and business development support – Provide up-to-date manager information to Relationship Managers and Business Development Officers. Develop educational and marketing materials to support business development initiatives.

• Operational excellence – Assist internal teams with operational processes to ensure effective execution of investment strategies. Collaborate with operations, compliance, and legal teams to support seamless investment implementation and oversight.

• Team collaboration – Contribute to a strong organizational culture through effective teamwork and communication. Foster superior client and employee engagement by supporting cross-functional initiatives.

Who you are

• Education and experience – You have a Bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of relevant financial services experience, with a preference for investment research, portfolio analysis, & due diligence. It is considered a plus if you intend to sit for, are eligible to sit for, or currently hold a CFA or CAIA designation.

• Detail oriented – You know that details matter. You notice things that others don’t and understand that an accurate foundation sets up the team for success.

• Analytical – You give meaning to data. You have strong problem-solving skills, can identify and quantify problems, and provide effective resolutions. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.

• Technologically savvy – You are proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as financial data software such as FactSet, Bloomberg, and Morningstar. Quantitative skillset in automation and coding (python) is a plus.

• Effective time manager – You accurately prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and balance multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

• Motivated by development – You love to learn. You’re passionate about growing your knowledge, continuously learning and improving, and consistently executing your responsibilities. You have a strong sense of curiosity.

• Values matter to you – You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000 for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

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.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, 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.

• 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.

• Subject to plan and 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.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.