Administrative Assistant

What you'll be doing

CIBC’s Wood Gundy team is the full-service brokerage division serving our high net worth clientele. As an Administrative Assistant, you will provide administrative support to the Investment Advisor team in our Wood Gundy brokerage. You’ll work closely with Advisors as they plan and manage client investments. You’ll play a key role in supporting and servicing high net worth client accounts. This position offers a great opportunity to learn the investment business in a professional, dynamic environment with one of Canada’s leading brokerages.

At CIBC, we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on work arrangement (onsite vs remote) will be discussed at interview.

The expected hourly rate of pay for this role is $25.00 to $26.45. The hourly rate is determined by factors including skills, experience, knowledge, geographic location, and business needs. Our compensation philosophy supports ongoing growth and development, enabling progression within the salary range as team members advance. We are committed to fair, equitable, and competitive compensation opportunities and encourage open conversations about compensation during the recruitment process.

How you'll succeed

• Administrative Support - Maintain compliance standards in client dealings and client files. Conduct administrative activities and processes to support the IA(s) and teams. Engage in marketing and business development activities and assist in developing investment plans and written proposals for prospects and clients. As determined by the IA, assist in directing assets into suitable financial products based on the client’s risk tolerance and demographic profile.
• Client Engagement - Connect on a personal level to make every interaction meaningful. Enhance relationships by collaborating with your team and providing administrative support to ensure client needs are met. Respond to requests, answer questions, and provide an exceptional experience.
• Relationship Building - Increase CIBC brand awareness in your community by attending local events and participating in marketing and outreach activities. Grow your network to create lasting connections and future opportunities. Work closely with your team to connect clients with the right opportunities.
• Organizational Skills - Support Investment Advisors by providing timely responses to client requests and maintaining compliance standards in all files. Improve team productivity, proactively identify business opportunities, and help direct assets into suitable financial products.

Who you are

• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile because it’s the right thing to do.
• You engage with heart and mind. You care about people and understand different perspectives. You listen and learn from others’ experiences.
• You understand that success is in the details. Your critical thinking helps inform your decisions.
• You’re passionate about people. You value relationships, build trust through respect and authenticity.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and live our values—trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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 reach your potential.

• Competitive compensation, banking benefits, wellbeing support, and additional programs such as employee and family assistance and MomentMakers, our recognition program.
• Modern spaces and technological tools that enable collaboration to create innovative solutions for clients.

*Subject to program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to an inclusive environment. We welcome applicants with a wide range of abilities and provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodations, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com.
• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.
• You must be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified and, where applicable, have a valid work or study permit.
• You may be asked to complete an attribute-based assessment and other tests (such as simulations, coding, French proficiency).
• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. Our goal is to learn about you and give you the opportunity to learn about us.

Expected End Date
2026-09-04

Job Location
London - 255 Queens, 2200

Employment Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours
1

Skills

Accountability, Activity Coordination, Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Multitasking, Office Administration, Organizational Efficiency, Personal Initiative