We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. As a member of CIBC’s AI, Data and Analytics team, the Senior Director – Decision Science will lead the Insurance Decision Science team and be responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives across a range of CIBC Insurance products and projects. This is a senior technical leadership role that combines actuarial, statistical, data science and AI enablement capabilities. The role naturally involves a comprehensive understanding of Creditor (Bank Authorized) and Non-Authorized insurance products. You’ll exercise a high degree of independent judgement, setting the technical direction and standards for decision science activities that support pricing, profitability, growth, forecasting, portfolio performance and strategic decision making. You will develop and maintain trusted relationships across the Insurance business, larger Retail Banking organization and the technology and data science communities. In addition, you’ll translate sophisticated analysis of complex business information into clear recommendations for executives and business leaders, while providing independent challenge to assumptions, forecasts and proposed courses of action. 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. Strategy and Planning – Contribute to long-term strategy for the business in collaboration with insurance product and business leaders. Translate actuarial and advanced analytics into decisions on pricing, profitability, growth, forecasting and portfolio performance; Technical Skills – Set and maintain standards for actuarial, statistical, data science and AI-enabled methods, models, tools and controls.



Apply quantitative methods to identify, assess and validate the drivers of profitability, growth, market share, portfolio performance and risk exposure, and synthesize complex analysis to influence business decisions and outcomes. Establish forward-looking performance measurement, forecasting, product analysis and decision-support capabilities that enable timely action, rather than reporting results alone. People Management – Own the team’s capability and talent strategy, including workforce planning, succession, hiring, development, coaching and deployment of actuarial and analytics talent against business priorities. Build differentiated technical capabilities, establish clear role and proficiency standards, and create development pathways that strengthen the team over time. Manage capacity to ensure initiatives are appropriately staffed, identify capability gaps and remove obstacles to performance. Comply with policies, standards, guidelines and controls by applying them fairly and consistently so employees understand what to expect. You are a senior actuarial and analytics leader with strong quantitative knowledge and relevant industry experience. You are an actuary, and hold an advanced degree an actuarial, data science, analytics or related technical field, or equivalent experience, and bring senior-level experience in insurance. You have a high degree of Insurance product knowledge and understand the regulatory landscape.



You have expert knowledge of insurance products (both authorized and non-authorized), banking and insurance frameworks, and the risk and compliance considerations that shape product decisions. You can demonstrate extensive experience in product management, strategic planning, and project management sufficient to identify, develop, and implement approved initiatives. You have strong analytical, problem-solving skills, excellent communication and presentation skills sufficient to prepare and present material to an executive audience. You give meaning to data. You build strong relationships across teams, use sound judgment, manage multiple priorities effectively and help create an workplace where people can do their best work. You are a technical leader, not a distant administrator. We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking perks, 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. competitive salary banking benefits defined benefit pension plan
* a vacation offering MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program *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. Business Effectiveness, Communication, Dashboard Reporting, Decision Making, People Management, Process Improvements, Reporting and Analysis, St

📌 Senior Director, Chapter Lead, Insurance Analytics (Canada)
🏢 CIBC
📍 Canada