Senior AI Scientist Advanced Analytics and AI

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Canada is seeking a passionate AI expert to join their Advanced Analytics team in Toronto. The role involves solving complex business problems using machine learning, natural language processing, and analytics techniques. Candidates should possess a degree in a relevant field and experience with AI toolkits. The position offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities for professional development and a competitive compensation package, including a pension plan and banking benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field such as AI, Data Science, or Computer Science.
• Experience in machine learning and NLP techniques.
• Hands-on experience with AI toolkits like Python or R.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced analytics solutions using AI techniques.
• Work with business units to translate data to insights.
• Collaborate with AI scientists to develop data products.

Skills

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

Data Analysis

API Development

Programming (Python, R)

SQL/Spark

Education

Degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Job description

Overview

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 will Be Doing

The Enterprise Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence team is the center of AI excellence within CIBC and is leading the way in applying the best practices in artificial intelligence, machine learning and natural language processing, leveraging the latest technology and platforms. We collaborate with leading academic institutes in the space of AI and machine learning to promote the exchange of ideas and enrich our talent. Our work covers every aspect of the research life cycle, from partnering with academia to building production systems. We work with product, technology, and business partners to apply the state of the art in AI to our business. With your defined practical experience in the domain of Artificial Intelligence, you will apply your knowledge and experience of advanced modelling to solve challenging business problems and build innovative solutions. You’ll interact with groups across the organization from products, segments, marketing to channels, risk and capital markets. You’ll work with real world structured and unstructured datasets to produce end-to-end solutions, taking models from experiment to deployment.

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

• AI Expertise - Provide advanced analytics solutions to solve business problems leveraging statistics, machine learning, natural language processing, GenAI, and optimization techniques. Ability to conduct self-directed research, typically using non-traditional resources to solve business problems.

• Analytical Partner - You will work with business units to understand their needs, opportunities and pain points. Translate data to insights and inform decision making. Focus on relationship building and become the trusted analytical partner.

• Intellectual Curiosity and Continuous Improvement - Maintain a strong desire to enhance our AI/ML techniques and approaches. Collaborate with data experts to understand data and engineer relevant features. Work effectively with fellow AI scientists and engineers to develop data products. Mentor junior team members and offer technical thought leadership.

Who You Are

• You have a degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.

• You can demonstrate experience in machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), natural language understanding (NLU), and/or other AI techniques with TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, etc.

• Extensive hands-on experience with at least one AI toolkit, such as Python, or R. Proficient in writing SQL/ Spark scripts, developing robust and efficient modular Python code in a non-notebook environment, creating APIs, and working with Git version control tools.

• You're passionate about people Driven by collective success, recognizing that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. Understands the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.

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

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]

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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

Application Programming Interface (API), Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Science, Financial Modeling, Machine Learning (ML)