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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.

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What you’ll be doing

As the leader of the Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) team within CIBC’s US Internal Audit function, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the vision for analytics-driven audit practices. Reporting to the Senior Director, Advanced Analytics & Data Management, you’ll guide a specialized team to design and deliver innovative analytics solutions, automated testing programs, and self-serve dashboards. You’ll partner closely with audit teams to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of audit activities through advanced analytics, machine learning, and Agentic AI. Your expertise will be critical in developing AI-powered use cases, such as continuous risk monitoring, automated issue tracking, intelligent sampling, and real-time audit insights. By fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, you’ll help drive the evolution of internal audit at CIBC.

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 2-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you'll succeed

• Advanced Analytics & Innovation – Lead the development and implementation of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI solutions to support the US Internal Audit plan, including automated testing, continuous monitoring, and deep-dive analysis.

• Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborate with Audit Portfolio Directors and business partners to identify analytics opportunities, prioritize engagements, and promote the adoption of data-driven audit techniques.

• Team Leadership & Development – Provide strategic and motivational leadership to the analytics team, ensuring learning and growth opportunities, and supporting the professional development of team members.

• Automation & Tool Development – Oversee the creation and maintenance of automated analytics tools and self-serve dashboards, and introduce new use cases for automation through collaboration with internal partners.

• Training & Communication – Champion the use of advanced analytics across audit portfolios by delivering proof-of-concept engagements, demonstrations, and educational sessions.

• Data Governance & Project Management – Ensure effective management of audit data, adherence to governance practices, and successful delivery of multiple concurrent analytics projects in a dynamic environment.

Who you are

• You’re an analytics leader. You have significant experience in data analytics, quantitative modeling, business intelligence, or statistical analysis, with a Master’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Business. Certification and experience in machine learning and AI are strong assets.

• You’re a problem solver. You thrive on investigating complex challenges, making sense of information, and communicating data-driven insights in a clear and impactful way.

• You understand risk and controls. You’re knowledgeable about audit methodology and can advise on the design and execution of analytics engagements that provide assurance to the bank and audit committee. Audit certification or experience is an asset.

• You have technical expertise. You’re proficient with data analysis tools, databases (such as Oracle and SQL Server), and open-source programming languages like Python. Experience with Azure Cloud, Power Platform, and Databricks is an advantage.

• You’re a relationship builder. You excel at collaborating with stakeholders across all lines of defense and support functions, from peers to executives, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

• 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 [email protected]

• 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, 34th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Audit Management, Internal Controls, Operating Effectiveness, People Management, Risk Based Auditing, Risk Management and Mitigation, Strategic Objectives, Technical Leadership