CIBC Capital Markets is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and serves clients through offices across Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Latin America. Major offices include Toronto, Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver, New York, Chicago, Houston, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, and Beijing.

The division is led by Christian Exshaw, who oversees the global capital markets business. Exshaw became head of the division after longtime leader Harry Culham moved into broader executive leadership roles and subsequently became CEO of CIBC in late 2025.

Within investment banking, CIBC Capital Markets is particularly well known for its strength in Canada and its expertise in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, power and utilities, mining, financial institutions, real estate, technology, and industrials. The firm also maintains significant corporate banking and capital markets operations in the U.S. Its integrated model combines lending, advisory, and capital markets capabilities, allowing clients to access financing and strategic advice through a single platform.