Director, Global Privacy AI & Strategic Digital Initiatives

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What youll be doing

Reporting to the AVP Global Privacy & Enterprise Conduct and Culture Risk this role is responsible for providing leadership and expertise to the overall global privacy AI strategy as well as acting as the primary privacy advisor on strategic digital transformational initiatives including hyper-personalized digital marketing technologies (eg. CRTeX) data analytics data decisioning and integrations across CIBCs global operations. The role will ensure effective privacy risk oversight for digital transformational initiatives across CIBC.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Youll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where youll spend 2-3 days per week on-site while other days will be remote. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How youll succeed

• Subject Matter Expertise: Act as the Global Privacy Offices expert on privacy risks related to AI emerging digital technologies and hyper-personalized marketing tools.

• Risk Assessments: Lead and support Privacy Risk Assessments Change Initiative Risk Assessments and Third-Party Risk Assessments for strategic digital projects involving new and emerging technologies.

• Collaboration: Partner with business units and risk stakeholders to provide guidance on privacy regulatory requirements and engage jurisdictional counterparts.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all strategic digital initiatives comply with global privacy regulations (e.g. PIPEDA Quebec Law 25 GDPR and emerging AI requirements).

• Consent & Process Evaluation: Monitor and assess the adequacy of CIBCs digital consent mechanisms standards processes tools training and communications.

• Strategic Support: Assist the Senior Director Privacy Office and AVP Global Privacy & Enterprise Conduct and Culture Risk with strategic and tactical program activities.

• Awareness & Education: Promote privacy awareness and regulatory understanding across the bank.

• Jurisdictional Assessments: Review cross-border risk assessments and work with the Director Contracts to tailor privacy contractual terms as needed.

• Relationship Building: Maintain strong relationships with business areas and contribute to joint initiatives.

Who you are

• Youre a certified professional 7 years of experience across privacy AI emerging technologies digital initiatives and/or regulatory compliance.

• Strong executive presence with the ability to interact with and influence senior management

• Able to work independently with high productivity.

• You can demonstrate strong knowledge of global privacy regulatory requirements including AI.

• Strong facilitation and presentation skills verbal and written communication skills.

• Youre a certified professional Holds appropriate privacy certifications including CIPP/C CIPM and/or AIGP with the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

• Experience working in a privacy compliance role for digital channels

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

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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* defined benefit pension plan* an employee share purchase plan 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

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities were actively recruiting for unless stated otherwise.

• 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. 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.

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