Senior Manager, Data and AI Risk Operations

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

Join the Global Operations Risk Management, Data and AI Risk Team, where you will ensure both operational efficiency and robust risk oversight of CIBC’s Data and AI risk portfolios. As the Senior Manager, Data and AI Risk Operations, you will support the strategic goals of the Data and AI risk team by coordinating activities, managing workflows, overseeing communications, maintaining documentation, and ensuring efficient prioritization and intake processes. You will be responsible for fulfilling CIBC’s second line of defense review and challenge of Data and AI risk under CIBC’s Technology, Infrastructure and Innovation function. Additionally, you will assess, prioritize, and track risk across domains such as data management, data governance, ethics, AI risk, and advanced technologies.
 

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

• Risk management – Review operational practices, risk assessments, controls, deficiencies, and metrics to form an independent view of Data and AI risks. Identify, assess, and challenge potential Data and AI-related risks within CIBC’s risk appetite and tolerances. Perform independent assessments of business lines on activities such as projects, risk and controls self-assessments, and incidents. Generate impactful and insightful risk reporting suitable for presentation to senior leaders within CIBC.

• Data & AI risk program monitoring and reporting – Develop and implement processes and systems to support the Data and AI Risk team in managing portfolio management and risk oversight activities. Plan, prioritize, and oversee risk planning and portfolio management activities. Use tools like SharePoint, Planview, and Power BI to streamline workflows, enhance communication, and provide comprehensive data insights for informed decision-making.

• Technical expertise – Leverage your experience in data management and governance, artificial intelligence concepts, and project management to review risk assessments and controls. Drive positive risk management outcomes and ensure a solid understanding and experience working with the DCAM framework.

• Advisory – Maintain an industry view of the broad operational risk landscape, understand best practices and performance benchmarks, and monitor emerging operational risk trends related to technology and data. Provide guidance on managing operational risk, including risk mitigation strategies.

• Collaboration – Use strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and sustain strong internal relationships. Be a valued partner that offers sound guidance and demonstrates a deep understanding of their environment and context.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate experience in managing project portfolios, with a strong emphasis on planning, prioritizing, and overseeing multiple projects to ensure alignment with strategic goals and timely delivery. You have proficiency in using collaboration and reporting tools such as Planview or equivalent, SharePoint, and visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau to streamline workflows, enhance communication, and provide comprehensive data insights.

• You possess in-depth knowledge of data management and governance, artificial intelligence concepts, and technology to review risks and controls of business lines and drive positive risk management outcomes. It’s an asset if you have experience working with the Data Management Capability Assessment Model (DCAM) framework.

• You’re a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing in Project Management (PMI), Data Management Capability Assessment Model (DCAM), and/or an equivalent framework. It’s an asset if you hold additional certifications related to data management, governance, or artificial intelligence.

• You have strong data and analytical skills to perform detailed research, produce risk insights, and generate impactful and insightful risk reporting suitable for presentation to senior leaders.

• You're motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.

• You engage with your heart and mind. You care about people and respect different perspectives. You listen to and learn from the experiences of others.

• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.

• You know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

• You’re goal oriented. You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.

• 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 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, 29th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Control Frameworks, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Executing Plans, Executing Projects, Group Problem Solving, JIRA Tool, Microsoft SharePoint, Operation Risk Management, Planning Ability, Planview Enterprise One, Project Delivery, Project Delivery Management, Project Execution Plan, Relationship Management, Risk Analytics, Risk Assessments, Risk Governance, Strategic Plan Execution, Waterfall Project Management