2026 Summer Intern - Change Initiatives Business Effectiveness

CIBC • Chicago, IL • 38min ago

We're building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what's 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 CIBC.com (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html)

CIBC's Summer Internship Program is a dynamic, 10-12-week experience (June through August) designed to complement your academic training and support your career aspirations. Centered around the core theme of Learn, Connect, Grow, the program offers a comprehensive blend of opportunities to expand your skills and professional network.

At CIBC, we enable the work environment most optimal for 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.

As a Change Initiative & Business Effectiveness Intern, You Will:

Learn

Gain hands-on experience supporting the US Change Initiatives Team, working with Lines of Business (LOBs) leaders, Project Managers, and Business Sponsors to prioritize and plan strategic & operational change initiatives.

Validate financial metrics within project business cases and provide ongoing financial metric oversight to ensure accuracy and consistency across change initiatives.

Provide partnership to the Project Finance team to drive consistency with reporting, management and implementation of changes, ensuring data inputs are accurate

Perform regular review and challenge of financial forecasts, business cases, strategic alignments, and identify any risks to project execution

Update and maintain a portfolio-level financial forecast for executive review

Connect

Network across CIBC by engaging with employees, fellow interns, and executive leadership.

Build meaningful professional relationships through collaborative project work and mentorship.

Grow

Build executive presentation and communication skills through executive meeting preparations

Participate in process improvement projects to improve ways of working at CIBC

Grow Excel skills through collecting, organizing, and analyzing relevant risk & performance metrics.

Benefit from mentorship, leadership guidance, and community outreach initiatives while developing both technical and interpersonal skills.

Who You Are

Minimum 3.0 GPA.

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field, with an expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027.

Interest in Banking and Project and Change Management

Familiarity with Microsoft Office systems, especially Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI is a plus.

Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

How You'll Succeed

Project Leadership: Ability to lead and support projects, develop project management skills, and collaborate with various stakeholders.

Attention to Detail: Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for accuracy in reporting and process improvement.

Risk Management Interest: Demonstrated interest in risk management functions, governance, and business effectiveness.

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package.? This role has an expected hourly rate of $25.00 per hour for the State of Illinois market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our intern's needs; including 401(k) contribution, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave and Vacation), and Holidays, in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.??

California residents - your privacy rights regarding your actual or prospective employment (https://us.cibc.com/en/about-us/california-consumer-privacy-act-employment.html)

This position does not offer visa sponsorship

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths, ambitions and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

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 tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). 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

2026-08-21

Job Location

IL-120 S LaSalle St

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Change Management, Microsoft Excel, Project Management

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.

Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.

Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.

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