CIBC Opportunity Scholarship, Private Wealth Summer 2026 Co-op (Edmonton)

Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce

Job Location:

Edmonton - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats right for our clients.

At CIBC we embrace your strengths and your ambitions so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC please visit

Whatyoullbe doing

At CIBC we are on a mission to build aclient-focused connected and performance-driventeam and areseeking applicants who can help us transform our bank.

The CIBC Opportunity Scholarship helps match talent opportunities for students facing barriers to entry into careers in financial services. Eligible students enrolled in full-time undergraduate programs in Canada can receive a scholarship and paid internships in Global Asset Management and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management.

This scholarship is available at the bachelors degree level valued at $10000 CAD available for one academic addition to the scholarship the successful applicant will be offered a paid summer internship inPrivate Wealth (Wood Gundy).

As an intern or co-op studentyour roleis shaped by the evolving needs of the branch offering broad exposure to general branch support. Responsibilities include assisting management and operations teams with branch events and special projects such as organizing files andmaintainingbranch records. You will be part of a dynamic environment providing hands-on support to various teams and contributing to the overall efficiency of the branch.

This position is five days a week in the office ideal for candidates seeking practical experience in a professional financial services setting and eager to contribute to a high-performing team.

At CIBC we enable the work environment mostoptimalfor you to thrive in your role.Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

The expected annualized base salary range for this role is$50840$60000.

The base salary isdeterminedby a variety of factors including the candidates skills experience and job-related knowledge as well as geographical location and specific business needs. Our compensation philosophy supports ongoing growth and development enabling progression within the salary range as team members advance in their roles.

We are committed to providing fair equitable and competitive compensation opportunities for allemployeesand we encourage open conversations about compensation throughout the recruitment process.

Important information

CIBC reserves the right tomodifyor amend the CIBC Opportunity Scholarship at any time without further notice.

Applications are assessed on:

Academic performance;

Volunteer/community involvement and/or extracurricular activities;

Essaysdemonstratingbarriers faced to entry and scholarship impact; and

Resumes and interviews

Theselectionof scholarship recipients is made by CIBC.

Preference will also be given to students whose field of study aligns with business needs. All applicants will receive confirmation by email of the results of the selection process once available.

If a recipient decides not to complete their internship with CIBC they will no longer be eligible to receive scholarship funds. The scholarship must be paid out in the same year that they intern with CIBC.

Recipient must return to academic studies in September 2026; once accepted scholarship payment and/or summer internships cannot be deferred to a later year.

Howyoullsucceed

Summer Internship You are legally eligible to work in Canadaparticipatein and complete a full-time Summer 2026 internship with CIBC withinPrivate Private Wealth (Wood Gundy):Edmonton

Eligible Institution You are part of a Canadian university and/or college which has recognized provincial degree granting powers.

Apply You cansubmitan online application no later thanFriday February 6 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

Required Documents You must provide a copy of your resume andsubmittwo (2) essays under the My Experienceportionof your application. These should all be uploaded into the Resume/CV section as one PDF document. Essays should be on the following:

Describe the challenge you face pursuing a career in financial services How do you feel your identity or background (e.g. gender socioeconomic status ethnicity sexual orientation etc.) have created barriers to opportunity (250 words or less)

Why would you like to work for CIBC (250 words or less)

Remember your application must be complete to be evaluated and deadline extensions will not be granted.If any of the requirements noted above are not met the application will be considered incomplete. Deadline extensions will not be granted.

Please note: The student is considered the owner of the application and must be eligible for the scholarship according to the program guidelines.

Who you are

You are entering second or third year towards a first bachelors degreein the 2025 - 2026 academic year from any field of study.

Values matter to you.You bring your real self to work and you live our values trustteamworkand accountability.

If you are a successful recipient:

Successful Applicants You will receive confirmation of your scholarship by April 2026 along with internship placement (business unit and internship start/end dates). Recipients willbe requiredto complete an online scholarship acceptance process andforwardany required documentation such as proof of registration from the institution they will be attending. Scholarship payment will be supported by Scholarship Partners Canada (SPC).

Your payment will be issuedbetween May-August 2026 at the start of the students internship with CIBC. It can take six to eight weeks depending on the method of payment chosen. Funds will be sent to your educational institution on behalf of the sponsor.

You willmake sure to pay your tuition feeswithin the definedtime frame regardless of the timing of scholarship payment. Your institution will reimburse you according to their normal practices.

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 work to recognize you in meaningful personalized ways including a competitive compensation a banking benefit* wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs 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.

*Subject to 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
CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities were actively recruiting for unless stated otherwise.
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 test (such as simulation coding French proficiency).
We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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.

Expected End Date

Job Location

Edmontonst Street

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Business Communication Customer Service

Were building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats right for our clients.At CIBC we embrace your strengths and your ambitions so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningf...