Analyst I, Data Operations

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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 US Data Management Office is responsible for establishing data as a strategic asset for CIBC US Region, further enhancing data governance, building out our data and analytic capabilities, and developing the US Region data management strategy. 

The Data Operations Analyst will be a key member of the Data Operations team, working to use their technical acumen, organizational skills, and critical thinking to work collaboratively across the US Data Management Office. The ideal candidate will have a high level of attention to detail, be able to effectively work while switching contexts, and not be afraid to ask why. The role will work within our US Data Management Office, reporting to the Manager, Data Operations, and will support the execution of the US Data Strategy initiative. This position will focus on different areas with in Data Management, with a focus on Data Operations, Data Catalog, Governance, and Quality. You contribute to our suite of automation tools, with a focus on Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI). Develop, maintain, and enhance the organization’s data catalog, ensuring accurate metadata, classification, and lineage documentation. Collaborate with data stewards and governance teams to ensure data quality, compliance, and security standards are met. Establish and enforce metadata standards and best practices for cataloging data assets.

Additionally you document processes, both the creation of new ones and updates made to existing ones. Participate in month end reconciliation activities to ensure data accuracy and integrity in financial and operational reporting. Engage with the Data Operations team to ideate on new ideas and initiatives. Take part in discussions with stakeholders across the business to convert business requirements into technical details.

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 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How You’ll Succeed

• Demonstrate Versatility: You will bring a variety of skills, including technical skills, organizational and time management, and the ability to switch contexts across multiple projects within the workday

• Embrace Curiosity: You are not afraid to ask “Why?”, either when digging into a root cause analysis, or questioning why a process exists in its current fashion

• Drive Efficiency: You strive to efficiency and optimization, finding ways to cut out manual tasks so you can focus on more analytical details

• Critical and Analytical Thinking: You know details matter, and your critical and analytical thinking skills prompt you to think about why things happen

• Act with Integrity: You work with integrity, providing a clear and honest picture of the task at hand, and show our values of trust, teamwork, and accountability

Who you are

• You’re a professional with 2-4 years of experience, preferably in the Financial Services industry with knowledge on commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within data analytics, data governance, and business intelligence. You can demonstrate experience in the following SQL, BI Tools, Excel, Data catalog tools, Power Platform (PowerApps & PowerAutomate).

• It’s an asset if you have knowledge of. Python, Databricks, Version Control Systems, JIRA/ADO and Project management experience in data-related initiatives.

• You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.

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

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

• You look beyond the moment. You know what you do will make a difference today and tomorrow. You look for new opportunities to define what's possible.

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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $75000 - $90000 for the Chicago, IL market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

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*, 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, 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

IL-70 W Madison St, 8th Fl

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Critical Thinking, Databricks Platform, Data Management, Decision Making, Microsoft Power Apps, Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI), Microsoft Power Platform, Python (Programming Language)