Sr. AI Scientist, Advanced Analytics and AI

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a passionate AI professional to join their Advanced Analytics team in Toronto. The role involves applying advanced machine learning techniques to solve complex business challenges and drive innovation. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and 3-4 years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in AI toolkits like TensorFlow and Python. This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, contributing to impactful projects while advancing your career.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in machine learning and AI techniques.
• Extensive hands-on experience with AI toolkits such as Python or R.
• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Provide AI solutions to solve business problems using statistics and AI techniques.
• Collaborate with business units to understand needs and translate data into insights.
• Mentor junior team members and enhance AI/ML techniques continually.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Statistical Analysis

Data Visualization

Critical Thinking

Education

Degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SQL/Spark

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

What You will Be Doing

The Enterprise Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence team is the center of AI excellence within CIBC, leading the way in applying best practices in AI, machine learning, and natural language processing, leveraging the latest technology and platforms. We collaborate with leading academic institutes to promote the exchange of ideas and enrich our talent. Our work covers the entire research lifecycle, from partnering with academia to building production systems. We work with product, technology, and business partners to apply state-of-the-art AI to our business.

With your practical experience in Artificial Intelligence, you will apply your knowledge to solve challenging business problems and build innovative solutions. You’ll interact with groups across the organization, including products, segments, marketing, 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 an optimal work environment where you can thrive. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your activities within a hybrid work arrangement, spending 2-3 days per week on-site and the rest remote.

How You’ll Succeed

• Artificial Intelligence Expertise - Provide AI solutions to solve business problems using statistics, machine learning, natural language processing, GenAI, and optimization techniques. Conduct self-directed research to solve business challenges.

• Analytical Partner - Work with business units to understand needs, opportunities, and pain points. Translate data into insights and inform decision-making. Build trusting relationships as a trusted analytical partner.

• Intellectual Curiosity and Continuous Improvement - Continuously enhance AI/ML techniques and approaches. Collaborate with data experts to understand data and engineer relevant features. Mentor junior team members and offer technical leadership.

Who You Are

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

• You can demonstrate 3-4 years of experience in machine learning, NLP, NLU, and/or other AI techniques with tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, etc.

• You have extensive hands-on experience with at least one AI toolkit such as Python or R. Proficient in SQL/Spark scripting, developing robust Python code outside notebooks, creating APIs, and using Git.

• You have expertise in Python programming, with libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.

• You understand machine learning algorithms including supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement learning, model selection, training, and evaluation. Experience with prompt engineering and integrating large language models (LLMs) using frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, or AutoGen. Strong statistical knowledge and proficiency with Git for version control. Ability to write clean, scalable code using object-oriented principles.

• Hands-on experience with generative models such as GANs, VAEs, and transformers, and their applications. Experience deploying AI models on Azure and Databricks is a plus. Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for deployment is desirable. Knowledge of AI lifecycle management tools is an advantage.

• You're passionate about people and believe in collaboration and collective success. You value an inclusive team environment.

• Values matter to you. You are committed to authenticity, professionalism, simplicity, and caring, embodying trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We recognize your strengths and ambitions and offer opportunities to grow. We provide a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a comprehensive benefits program, a pension plan, an employee share purchase plan, vacation, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our recognition program.

• Our spaces and tools foster innovation to create impactful solutions for clients.

• We promote a culture of growth through initiatives like Purpose Day, a paid day off for your development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to an inclusive environment. If you need accommodations, contact [e-mail]

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

• You may be asked to complete assessments or tests to support your application process.

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, Python, R, Statistical Analysis