Director, Quantitative Risk Modelling (risk Analytics & Credit Decisioning)

CIBC Capital Markets

Toronto, ON, Canada
Competitive salary; incentive pyy available; defin...
Fully remote
Advanced degree in statistics or mathematics
Expertise in machine learning and ai for risk
Deep knowledge of credit products and models
This role leads the development of advanced credit risk strategies and optimization models across multiple retail lending portfolios including Credit Cards and Small Business

Job Summary

  • This role leads the development of advanced credit risk strategies and optimization models across multiple retail lending portfolios including Credit Cards and Small Business.
  • The successful candidate will drive innovation by deploying machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions while ensuring robust model governance for regulators and auditors.
  • CIBC offers a competitive salary, incentive pay, defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional growth through initiatives like Purpose Day.

Matching Summary

This role leads the development of advanced credit risk strategies and optimization models across multiple retail lending portfolios including Credit Cards and Small Business.

Salary

Competitive salary; Incentive pay available; Defined benefit pension plan included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Advanced degree in statistics or mathematics
  • Expertise in machine learning and AI for risk
  • Deep knowledge of credit products and models
  • Proficiency in Python, R, or SAS programming
  • Experience with model governance and regulatory compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication skills for non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to balance risk and revenue tradeoffs
  • Commitment to trust, teamwork, and accountability values
  • Cross-functional collaboration experience
  • Proven leadership in large multi-dimensional organizations

Key Requirements

  • M.Sc. or Ph.D. in statistics, mathematics, or related field
  • Progressive experience applying ML/AI to retail risk management
  • Legal eligibility to work at specified location

Work Rights

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

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