Background Screening Analyst- Winter 2027 Co-op

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 What you’ll be doing As a Background Screening Analyst, you will join People, Culture and Brand’s Background Screening team. You will provide background screening verification for employees and contingent workers that involve researching, analyzing, documenting and advising the results to various lines of business through recommendations and reports.  You will collaborate with internal and external partners to coordinate work efforts and ensure background verifications for candidates are completed within the required time frames achieving high levels of client satisfaction.   A t CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote. Important information You must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education to be eligible, however, you do not need to be in a registered Co-op program to be considered for this role Recruitment timeline: Applications review – October/November; Interviews –October/November; Offers - November Please include your resume (no more than 2 pages), a cover letter (no more than 1 page), and your most recent unofficial transcript with your application. These should all be uploaded into the Resume section of the application as one document.  Work Location: 81 Bay Street Duration of term: 4 months (January 2027-April 2027)   How you’ll succeed Relationship management - Build and maintain relationships with diverse groups (HR, Talent Acquisition, and third-party vendors) to ensure a smooth and efficient background screening process while also meeting pre-determined SLAs. Problem-solving - Act with due diligence; ensure data integrity and recommend solutions to enhance current Background screening processes. Exercise judgement when dealing with issues in a client-focused manner. Analysis - Apply an investigative mindset while reviewing background screening files. Analyze the quality, relevance and validity of information gathered to formulate conclusions to mitigate risk. Identify potential issues that may impact the hiring of potential employees and contingent workers to ensure compliance with CIBC’s Global Hiring Policy.   Who you are You deliver an exceptional experience. You provide a high level of service to candidates and internal partners, even when working within tight timelines. You stay focused, responsive, and professional in every interaction. You use sound…