CIBC World Markets Reviews
Updated Sep 18, 2019
"Great work life balance at the company" (in 14 reviews)
"Good level of exposure to Canadian deals" (in 7 reviews)
"Mediocre salary, work sometimes involves long hours" (in 10 reviews)
"Lack of Global Platform on anything, Work Life Balance lacking, Poor Culture in some departments" (in 5 reviews)
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StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at CIBC World Markets full-time
Pros
Comp, Exit Opps, Great exposure
Cons
Politics are intense, non-collaborative environment
CIBC World Markets2019-09-07"Good experience"
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I worked at CIBC World Markets part-time
Pros
Lots of good teamwork and mentorship
Cons
Mornings are really early, start at 6:15am
CIBC World Markets2019-09-18"Great people good place to work"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at CIBC World Markets full-time
Pros
Great people, looking to take care of their clients
Cons
Culture has weakened over the last few years, however, focus of strong leadership is steering it in the right direction
CIBC World Markets2019-08-19"Equity Research Associate"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at CIBC World Markets full-time for more than a year
Pros
Large bank with many (Canadian) opportunities
Cons
Less of a global presence compared to American Banks
CIBC World Markets2019-04-15"Great experience. For an IB role, the company takes seriously employees work life balance (still IB though)"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at CIBC World Markets full-time for more than a year
Pros
Good level of exposure to Canadian deals Good support from bank resources
Cons
Little exposure to US deals Hierarchical; could do a better job at developing talent
CIBC World Markets2019-04-08"Great place to work!"
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I have been working at CIBC World Markets full-time
Pros
EA Pool is great to work with. My job description is clear. The people I work with are very professional. Lots of opportunity
Cons
Technology is outdated. Lots of red tape and tight corporate policies.
Advice to Management
Stress levels are apparent.
CIBC World Markets2019-03-29"OK Career for long term, typical big company though"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at CIBC World Markets full-time for more than a year
Pros
Decent salary and people are pretty nice. Stable job
Cons
Long hours Don't learn much A lot of older higher ranking employees that seem to be promoted based on just time with firm A lot of young people seem to be leaving for other banks which is problematic and makes me wonder what others offer. No real career growth, just title inflation as time progresses and salary raise over time.
Advice to Management
Improve work life balance Create more opportunities for young people Base salary and title more on contribution and work effort instead of time at the bank Promote more new ideas and innovation
CIBC World Markets2019-01-26"Client Associate"
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I have been working at CIBC World Markets full-time
Pros
Great co-workers and social perks
Cons
Lack in training and management
Advice to Management
Listen to your employees
CIBC World Markets2019-01-14"Research"
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I worked at CIBC World Markets full-time
Pros
Big five Canadian bank platform.
Cons
Lack of upward mobility and recognition. Poor work life balance.
CIBC World Markets2018-12-16"Branch Manager"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at CIBC World Markets full-time
Pros
depends on location-typically working as team
Cons
sell sell sell----even to the detriment of clients
Advice to Management
listen to employees
CIBC World Markets2018-11-15