AI Governance Co-op

What You’ll Be Doing

The Enterprise AI Governance Office (AIGO) within the Enterprise Advanced Analytics and AI Hub at CIBC is looking for an AI Governance Co-op. This team is responsible for ensuring that all AI activities in CIBC are governed in accordance with the Enterprise AI Framework and its associated processes and standards. AIGO leads the way within the organization in developing processes, standards, guidance, and best practices for effectively managing AI related risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. In thisrole, the co-op student will support CIBC’s AI Risk management practices through conducting and reviewing AI risk assessments, developing effective AI risk mitigation plans in partnership the business teams and other risk control groups, and alsoassist in providing AI risk advisory services to the Enterprise. 

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 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

Important

• 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.

• You must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education and returning to full-time studies to be eligible. However, you do not need to be in a registered Co-Op program to be considered for a role.

• Recruitment timeline: Applications review – September/ October; Interviews – September/ October; Offers – October/ November

• Please include your resume (no more than 2 pages), a cover letter (no more than 1 page), and your most recent unofficial transcript with your application. These should all be uploaded into the Resume section of the application as one pdf document 

• This is a 4-month co-op opportunity.

How You’ll Succeed

• Support the responsible and ethical use of AI for solving business problems- Work with business units to understand their AI Governance needs, opportunities, and pain points. Assist risk and control teams to ensure AI related risks are adequately managed. Assist in the development of AI risk management training and related educational resources both within the organization and externally.

• Support in managing and delivering AI Solutions in a governed manner- Work with AI development, technology, and risk/control/compliance teams in identifying, assessing, and mitigating AI-related risks in accordance with AI risk management best practices, tools and techniques to comply with governance requirements and accelerate CIBC’s leadership in ethical and responsible use of AI. 

• Translate research to insights and support thedecision-making process- Monitor, research, and report on the latest trends and developments around AI risk management. Help ensure that all AI risk management processes, tools, and techniques are inclusive of the requirements necessary to meet the growing demands and advancements in AI by suggesting and making changes to the current state.

Who You Are

• You can demonstratean interest in developing, assessing, and evaluating AI solutions. Knowledge of Predictive Modelling, Machine Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, and other AI disciplines is preferred. You are studying Data Science with knowledge in Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics, Computer Science, and/or Engineering.

• You have knowledge or experience in developing and deploying AI or Machine Learning solutions using Python, SAS, or R with coding skills in SQL. Familiarity with Tableau would be an asset.

• You are passionate about the responsible and ethical use of AI to benefit society. You enjoy conducting research, developing processes and guidance, and educating others on this important topic. 

• You can be clearly understood. You have very strong communication and presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely present information to groups and individuals at all levels in the organization.

• 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 bring a shared vision to life.

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