Sr. AI Scientist

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.

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What you'll be doing

The 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 Gen AI, leveraging the latest technology and platforms. 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.

The candidate selected for this role will work in our Toronto office while reporting into our US Data Management Office.  This position will be embedded in our Enterprise Advanced Analytics and AI team, working on US projects and use cases.  Reporting directly into the Director, Automation and Applied AI and dotted line reporting into the Sr. Director Advanced Analytics and AI with frequent travel to the US required.

The US Data Management Office (US DMO) is responsible for establishing data as a strategic asset for CIBC US Region by building out our data and analytics capabilities, developing the US Region data management strategy, automating business processes, and enhancing data governance. 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 building innovative solutions. You’ll interact with groups across the organization, such as Fraud, Wealth, 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, in Toronto office while other days will be remote. Please Note: This role will require you to travel to the U.S. frequently.

How you'll succeed

• Data Science Expertise - Provide advanced analytics solutions to solve business problem leveraging statistics, machine learning, natural language processing, generative AI, 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 that enable informed decision making. Focus on relationship building and become the trusted analytical partner.

•  Ignite innovation, drive actions - Participate in an analytics community whose goal is to foster and share analytic approaches across the enterprise. Liaise with internal resources or academic institution to obtain and discuss best practices. Be a passionate innovator and collaborator who is up for the challenge of building the bank of the future. Drive results through the application of AI and Machine Learning use cases. 

   

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 predictive analytics, time-series forecasting, natural language processing (NLP), natural language understanding (NLU), and/or other AI techniques.

• You have extensive hands-on experience with at least one AI toolkit, such as Python, SAS, or R. Proficient in writing SQL/ Spark scripts, developing robust and efficient modular Python code in a non-notebook environment, creating APIs, and building data pipelines

• You display a strong understanding of machine learning frameworks, including TensorFlow, PyTorch, and LangChain. Experience with transformer models and generative AI techniques. Familiarity with Git or other version control tools.

• You advocate for change and have the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic work environment.

• 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. Committed to bringing your authentic self to work and living our purpose—always professional, radically simple, and genuinely caring. Dedicated to embodying our core values of trust, teamwork, and accountability in all professional endeavors.

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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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• 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

Automation Technology, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Processes, Communication, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Data Reporting, Decision Making, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Leadership, Metrics Analysis, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI), Operational Efficiency, People Management, Process Automations, Process Improvements, Process Optimization, Python (Programming Language), Reporting and Analysis, Structured Query Language (SQL), Taking Initiative, Teamwork