CIBC | Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Markets Accounting

Responsibilities

• Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.
• The Capital Markets Accounting Team is responsible for the integrity and timeliness of the Capital Markets business units’ accounting and financial reporting.
• You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.
• 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.
• You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.
• Provide accounts attestation and ensure all balance sheet accounts are substantiated.
• You will liaise daily with Finance, Front Office and other Capital Markets’ stakeholder groups.
• Ensure changes in accounting policies/requirements are implemented in a controlled manner.
• Maintain adequate end to end process maps and detailed task manuals in accordance with best practices, regulatory requirements, SOX, and Internal Controls.
• Reporting to the Senior Manager of Capital Markets Accounting, the Senior Financial Analyst’s primary responsibility is to ensure the accuracy and validity of reported financial results for the supported Capital Markets line of business, in compliance with required accounting and control standards.
• Accounting and Controls – You drive accurate, complete, and timely inputs to the various reporting groups.

Who you are

• Your critical, analytical thinking skills, and sound judgement help to inform your decision making.
• You can demonstrate a minimum of 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally focused on capital markets accounting, in order to support the oversight and governance functions.
• Key to this role will be a passion for accounting, combined with advanced proficiency in MS Excel and knowledge of derivative instruments.
• In addition, you will have strong knowledge of IFRS and Financial Reporting requirements for Financial Instruments.
• It's an asset if you have public accounting firm experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of equity derivates, along with exposure to automation tool such as Alteryx, PowerAutomate or Tableau will be considered a strong asset as well.
• You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
• We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience.
• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

CIBC

CIBC is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance). In its own words: "Bank on your terms with CIBC – whether it’s in person, over the phone or online, CIBC has you covered."

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Toronto, Montréal, Sudbury and Vancouver.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance