Analyst lead, Advanced Analytics Internal Audit

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 Data Management Team (Data & Analytics or DA for short) is part of CIBC Internal Audit’s Central Audit Services Team (CAST) and plays a central role in providing data and analytical support for all teams across CIBC Internal Audit (IA). Our work enables the data-driven assessment of risks and controls and helps provide assurance to the bank on trending and emerging risks

As an Analytics Lead, you are responsible for leading data analytics engagements that provide data-driven assessment and reporting of key risks and controls in support of Internal Audit’s analytics strategy.

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

• Audit analytical support - Lead test development across all Internal Audit portfolios including thorough engagement planning, data acquisition, design, development, testing, threshold development, communications with clients, report development, documentation and implementation
• Automation and continuous monitoring - Support the development and execution of the Continuous Analytics strategy and roadmap. Identify opportunities and methods to reduce manual testing performed in audits through adoption of data-driven, automated testing and analytics methods to enable and expand employment of continuous assurance model within Internal Audit.
• Visual and text analytics, machine learning - Act as subject matter expert for the ongoing development and execution of centralized, automated analytics, and delivery of reporting dashboards and other visual analytics, leveraging Advanced Analytics methods such as Text Analytics and machine Learning, and available data analytics and reporting tools, such as SAS, SQL, ACL, Cognos, Python and Tableau.
• Problem solving and communication with client – Conduct and support root cause analysis of any identified issues or deficiencies, and articulate observations and conclusions with an understanding of Internal Audit divisional and professional writing and documentation standards. Review data output results, key performance metrics and trends to create suitable and meaningful analysis to identify and resolve problem areas. Demonstrate strong communication, influencing, and presentation skills, verbal and written, for understanding business/auditing requirements and reporting analytical findings to non-technical audience. Generate creative presentations for distribution
• Continuous improvement - Support the culture of continuous development and improvement. Proactively design and implement analytics engagements that help IA assess trending and emerging risks. Review industry best practices and norms applicable to Advanced Analytics and identify opportunities to improve the audit process and make recommendation on areas to enhance efficiencies and revise established processes.
• ETL Development- Experience in creating data pipelines and ETLs in Azure Data Factory and Databricks will be an asset.

Who you are

• You have a degree/diploma in business, computer science, statistics, engineering or other relevant field of study
• You can demonstrate solid math or statistics knowledge, good understanding of data querying and preparation and proficiency with one or more analytics coding language, e.g., Python, SAS, R, etc. It’s an asset if you have knowledge of CIBC data sources, applications, system platforms and understanding of CIBC’s risk management processes
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best. Creative skills sufficient to adapt to new technologies and analytical methodologies and select the most suitable approach while satisfying audit operating guidelines
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability. #LI-TA

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, 34th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Auditing, Audit Management, Client Service, Integrated Audits, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Communication, Risk Management and Mitigation