
CIBC Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 90 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at CIBC.
Global Markets Analyst
There were four rounds in total. It started with an Excel test, and then moved on to three interview stages. The first interview was mainly technical questions. The next one mixed technical and behavioral questions. The last interview was in-person and focused heavily on behavioral aspects, and also getting to know me better.
- What are your methods for staying updated on market trends and information?
Senior Analyst
So, there are 2 rounds of interviews. First, you'll have a chat with HR to see if you're a good fit. Then, the second round is with the director for the job, and it's a panel interview.
- Tell me about a time you faced a challenge and how you overcame it.
Analyst
CIBC's interview process is tough but fair, really digging into your technical and financial knowledge. They ask some tough questions to test your analytical thinking, understanding of financial concepts, and skills specific to the industry. It's a structured way to make sure you've got what it takes for the demanding finance and banking jobs.
- Could you explain how to construct a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model?
CIBC Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from CIBC interview reports.
“Can you calculate 2 to the power of 100?”
Read reports →“Can you define WACC for a company and explain its calculation?”
Read reports →“Can you outline the steps for a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis?”
Read reports →“Could you explain how to construct a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model?”
Read reports →“If you had to pick a company, which one would be a good investment?”
Read report →“How would you go about building a model using either Python or C?”
Read report →“What are your methods for staying updated on market trends and information?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about a marketing campaign that you found particularly memorable?”
Read report →“Tell me about a situation where a teammate wasn't pulling their weight and how you handled it.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 90 CIBC interview reports.