Senior Data Analyst

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

As a member of the U.S. Data Strategy team, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment where you will be responsible for formulating system scope and objectives, gathering requirements, convert business requirements into technical requirements based on the architecture and ETL guidelines. The role performs tasks of technical depth and breadth, validating and documenting business requirements for assigned projects to ensure the maximization of operational efficiency, and ensuring project control procedures and policies are executed.

The Senior Data Analyst determines methods and approaches to projects, providing business support relative to the development, analysis and identification of process changes or system enhancements. You execute Data Analysis responsibilities related to the setup and management of identified data sources to feed our central data hub repository, work with developers to ensure naming conventions and modeling standards are utilized when bringing new data sources into the hub. Additionally, you ensure documentation of data and processes is maintained on a timely basis and is appropriate for the intended audience and develop a clear understanding of business-related data and apply analytic knowledge to high-priority challenges across all functional areas. Become an expert on what data is available for reporting. The role uses judgement and autonomy on day to day tasks, providing operational support for projects after implementation including problem resolution and recommendations to ensure ongoing success. The role proactively addresses problems within the scope of responsibility and identifies areas for possible improvements. You collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to understand the purpose of data collected, with the goal to solve business problems through rigorous data analysis and experimentation. You conduct thoughtful and productive conversations with the business owners before and during requirements gathering, escalate issues to leadership while offering solutions.

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 at our Chicago Office while other days may be remote.

How you’ll succeed

Solution Design - Build client-focused solutions that meet business requirements. Prepare and validate solution design documents around areas such as scope clarification, solution requirements, and quality assurance.

Understanding and Documenting Requirements - Work closely with business partners to gather complex business requirements and facilitate solution design discussions to ensure you meet project needs. Build strong relationships, lead discussions, listen and ask the right questions to ensure solutions meet requirements.

Leading and Mentoring – Support end-to-end project implementation as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to a diverse team of technology and project professionals. Maintain a collaborative work environment and support team members to resolve organizational, operational, and process problems.

Who you are

You can demonstrate 5-7 years’ experience within Data Analysis with a solid background in Data Profiling, Data Lineage, STTM (source and target mapping/ETL mapping), Data Warehousing Concepts and an understanding of Data models, preferably in financial domain. You have a strong ETL and Data Warehouse background with previous experience developing complex solutions based on business requirements, and translating them into functional specifications. You possess programming skills with Python or Java language in addition to solid SQL skills with an ability to build complex SQL queries from scratch to pull and analyze data. Proficiency with commonly used Business Intelligence tools, e.g. Alteryx, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Business Objects, and knowledge around how to retrieve data efficiently as well as the differences and nuances between on-premise and Azure environments is desired. You have the knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within data analytics, data governance, and business intelligence.

You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field of study.

You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile because it’s the right thing to do.

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 have the excitement to pick up and run with new technologies, demonstrated initiative to explore alternate technology and approaches to solving problems

You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.

Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.

You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Business, and/or a related field, and you’ve spent at least three years in a BSC role leading projects and designing solutions.

It’s an asset if you have experience with Agile methodologies and Application and/or Architecture Development.

Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of 90,000- 115000 for the New York City 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 also may 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.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

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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

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 LocationIL-70 W Madison St, 10th Fl

Employment TypeRegular

Weekly Hours40

SkillsAlteryx, Analytical Thinking, Application Testing, Data ETL, Data Lineage, Data Profiling, ETL Tools, IT Process Improvement, Source to Target Mapping, SQL Tools

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