Sr. Director, Advanced Analytics & AI

CIBC; Old Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBC is seeking a Sr. Director for Advanced Analytics and AI, responsible for driving analytics strategy and leading AI projects. The role involves collaboration with business partners and external vendors to enhance analytics capabilities. This position offers a hybrid work environment and emphasizes leadership and team development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Banking benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

Social recognition program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in leading advanced analytics teams.
• Extensive experience with building advanced analytics solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive data and analytics strategy across the enterprise.
• Lead delivery of advanced analytics driven business solutions.
• Oversee planning and execution of AI projects.

Skills

Big Data Technologies

Critical Thinking

Data Analysis

Data Manipulation

Data Visualization

Machine Learning

PL/SQL

Python

R Programming

Statistical Analysis

Job description

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 (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html)

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to the VP, Advanced Analytics and AI, the Sr. Director is responsible for Advanced Analytics delivery and support of AI Enablement in CIBC. This role is designed to accelerate the adoption of advanced analytics within CIBC by building on key data and analytics relationships, creating new ones with infrastructure and business groups and external vendors as well as leading our external AI research partnerships.

At 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.

How You’ll Succeed

• Drive data and analytics strategy : Support the roll-out of enterprise-wide data and analytics strategy

• Advanced Analytics use case delivery : Lead and execute against our annual KPIs by delivering advanced analytics driven business solutions with our business partners.

• External Research Partnerships: Be responsible of our external research partnerships, participate in relevant forums, encourage and lead project participation and bring the knowledge back in a shareable format.

• Provide Leadership : Provide strong leadership and effective engagement of team members to develop a high performing team by aligning goals with strategic enterprise priorities, building capabilities, modeling CIBC Purpose and core values, and fostering equity.

• Project Efficiency Optimization: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of AI projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.Lead the team to create, validate and monitor both traditional AI/ML and GenAI based solutions that deal with both structured and unstructured data sets.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate 5+ years of experience in leading advanced analytics teams including extensive experience with building advanced analytics solutions for various businesses.

• You understand the value of storytelling. You know how to explain the business value of the solutions you/your team builds.

• You’re passionate with what you do that when you talk about solving business problems by leveraging advanced analytics solutions, everyone around you is infected by your passion.

• *You’re driven by collective success.* You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.

• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.

• You’re driven to succeed. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact.

• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

• You’re inquisitive. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You’re confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.

• Values matter to you . You bring your real self and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability

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What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [e-mail]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 21st Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Big Data Technologies, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, PL/SQL (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), R Programming, Statistical Analysis

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.

Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.

Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.