Really depends on the department you're working at - Senior Financial Advisor CIBC Employee Review

4.0
Nov 26, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Decent benefits, company culture at head office roles is less political and more open and welcoming than at some other FIs.

Cons

At the retail banking level, horrible job at hiring for people management roles - vision is very short-sighted and short-term performance based

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5.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good flatform to do holistic financial planning for clients. Stock purchase plan with company matching

Cons

There is no commission anymore.

4.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

good visibility, good work/life balance (got lucky and am in a good team)

Cons

little to no upward momentum. not enough of a structure to support long term employees with competitive market rates.

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