CIBC Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 31 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at CIBC.
CIBC
Associate
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process had 2 rounds and was completed in under a week. The first round was with 2 directors, and the second was with 3 executive directors. The conversations were generally comfortable and easy-going, though one interviewer did play 'bad cop' for a pressure test. Afterward, there were some casual coffee chats.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What makes you interested in CIBC?
- Could you explain your interest in corporate banking over investment banking?
CIBC
Associate
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
This was the worst hiring process ever. It took 3 months and had 4 interviews with different team members. It was so disorganized, with last-minute scheduling. The worst part is that this team doesn't use HR for hiring, the head of the team does it himself. After a lot of follow-ups and delays, they said they'd let me know about the decision, but then they just ghosted me. Really unprofessional for a Big 5 company and disrespectful to someone who put in time and effort. I guess it's a good thing I got an offer somewhere else. The interviews themselves were easy and I thought they went well, but the overall experience was terrible.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What attracts you to the field of real estate finance?
- Why are you interested in pursuing a career in banking?
CIBC
Summer Associate
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Technical
The interview process involved three stages. First, they reviewed my resume and cover letter. Then, there was a short call interview with basic, mini-behavioral questions. Finally, a behavioral round that included an elevator pitch, a behavioral question, and a case study. The focus was primarily on behavior, and I think they were more interested in strategy than finance.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about an achievement you are most proud of?
CIBC Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from CIBC interview reports.
“What is the formula for Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF)?”
Read reports →“What are 2 reasons why you would choose to pay back debt instead of issuing a dividend in an LBO?”
Read reports →“What are 5 ways to improve the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) in a Leveraged Buyout (LBO)?”
Read reports →“Can you list the 4-5 Cs of Credit?”
Read reports →“Given a small case, analyze the ratios in one and a half hours.”
Read report →“Out of the 8 valuation methods discussed, which do you think ranks highest and lowest?”
Read report →“Can you provide your analysis on the current condition of the Canadian economy.”
Read report →“Could you explain your approach to pricing an interest rate swap?”
Read report →“Given 100M to invest, what would be your asset allocation strategy and the reasoning behind it?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 31 CIBC interview reports.