CIBC Wood Gundy Reviews
67% would recommend to a friend
(108 total reviews)

Victor G. Dodig
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- "There is no training and it will take you up to a year to be comfortable with the systems." (in 4 reviews)
- "Even when I had worked weekends for my advisor I got barely anything at such a low salary." (in 4 reviews)
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Found 108 of over 135 reviews
Updated Nov 25, 2023
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- 5.0Nov 25, 2023Operations ManagerFormer Employee
Pros
Good overall experience for employees and contractors
Cons
Technology is not the most recent on the market
- 5.0Oct 29, 2023Administrative AssistantCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearToronto, ON
Pros
Cibc is a good employer on general.
Cons
I have never worked with Wood Grundy and Ihave no cons to say about it
- 4.0Oct 23, 2023Financial AssociateCurrent Employee, more than 10 years
Pros
All depends on who you work for and if management is supportive in your development.
Cons
Salaries are one of the lowest on the market of the big 5 firms.
1 - 2.0Oct 4, 2023Administrative AssistantFormer Employee, less than 1 yearMississauga, ON
Pros
Great colleagues and inside scoop on banking industry
Cons
Boring and underpaid but it's whateve
1 - 5.0Jul 23, 2023Financial Planning SpecialistFormer Employee, more than 3 yearsMontreal, QC
Pros
Good benefits, independance, remonte work
Cons
Banking atmosphere on selling products
- 3.0Jul 21, 2023AdministrativeFormer EmployeeToronto, ON
Pros
People and team members and back office peers all work well together
Cons
HR not supporting lower level employees.
1 - 5.0Jun 12, 2023Data Science InternFormer Employee, less than 1 yearToronto, ON
Pros
I think the experience will differ by team a lot, but I really like my team. They are supportive, the work is very meaningful and provide ample opportunities to learn.
Cons
Work from 830 to 6; though this is pretty standard in the finance industry, still kind of long hour coming from a tech background.
- 4.0Jun 2, 2023Client AssociateCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearCalgary, AB
Pros
Potential for growth if the team is good
Cons
depends on the advisor team
1 - 4.0May 11, 2023AssociateFormer EmployeeVancouver, BC
Pros
Never nice co-workers Good pay good experience
Cons
Needs to be a better working environment
- 5.0Apr 5, 2023Sr Branch Office AdministratorCurrent Employee, more than 8 yearsToronto, ON
Pros
Working here has been great! I feel like I can manage my work load within the scope of a business day/week and not bring it home with me.
Cons
Job growth can be tricky depending on who your manager is.
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CIBC Wood Gundy has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 135 reviews left anonymously by employees. 67% of employees would recommend working at CIBC Wood Gundy to a friend and 57% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.
67% of CIBC Wood Gundy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated CIBC Wood Gundy 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.