Sr. Director, Global Markets Data & AI
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Before you apply
LocationLondon, GBR
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
DepartmentGlobal Markets
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 21, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Extensive experience in technology leadership within Global Markets
Proven track record of leading data & AI engineering within Global Markets domain
Strong eTrading and derivatives risk management domain knowledge
Strong experience working with senior stakeholders across business and technology functions
Python
Rust
SQL
API design
Distributed computing
Long-horizon agentic platforms
Agent memory systems
Agentic RAG
Kubernetes
Docker
CI/CD pipelines
Data engineering
Orchestration
Observability
AI/ML platforms
MLOps
Model governance
Strategic thinking and enterprise perspective
Strong execution and prioritization
Builds and develops high-performing teams
Comfortable operating in ambiguous and fast-paced environments
Strong focus on control, resilience, and compliance
Experience delivering AI platforms, workflow automation, or intelligent analytics solutions
Experience with AI/ML lifecycle management and MLOps
Experience with market data, trading, sales, risk, or client analytics platforms
Hands-on experience with kdb+/q, Spark, Kafka, dbt, Airflow, or similar technologies
Experience leading platform transformation or modernization programmes
kdb+/q
Apache Spark
Apache Kafka
Temporal
Scala
Legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit
Skills
Python
Rust
SQL
Docker
Kubernetes
Apache Kafka
Apache Spark
kdb+/q
dbt
Airflow
Temporal
Scala
CI/CD
About the company
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.
To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com
Job Purpose
The Senior Director, Global Markets Data & AI Engineering will lead the strategy, design, and delivery of data, analytics, and AI engineering capabilities for Global Markets. This role is accountable for building scalable, secure, and compliant platforms that support trading, sales, risk, client analytics, and control functions. The successful candidate will bring strong technical leadership, with particular strength in AI strategy, platform modernization, and production delivery in regulated financial environments.
Key Responsibilities
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Define and execute the Global Markets Data & AI engineering strategy and roadmap
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Modernize legacy solutions into cloud-native, reusable, and supportable services
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Establish engineering patterns for data products, ingestion, transformation, feature engineering, model deployment, monitoring, and observability
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Partner with front office, risk, compliance, operations, and technology stakeholders to deliver business-aligned solutions
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Drive adoption of automation, AI augmented development and agentic workflows where appropriate
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Ensure solutions meet requirements for security, governance, records management, auditability, and regulatory compliance
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Lead and develop high-performing engineering teams across data, AI, and platform disciplines
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Set engineering standards, delivery practices, and operational controls
Experience and Qualifications
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Extensive experience in technology leadership within Global Markets
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Proven track record of leading data & AI engineering within Global Markets domain.
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Strong eTrading and derivatives risk management domain knowledge.
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Strong experience working with senior stakeholders across business and technology functions
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Experience delivering AI platforms, workflow automation, or intelligent analytics solutions preferred
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with AI/ML lifecycle management and MLOps
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Experience with market data, trading, sales, risk, or client analytics platforms
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Hands-on experience with kdb+/q, Spark, Kafka, dbt, Airflow, or similar technologies
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Experience leading platform transformation or modernization programmes
Technical Skills
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Python, Rust, SQL, API design and distributed computing.
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Long-horizon agentic platforms, agent memory systems, agentic RAG
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Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines
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Data engineering, orchestration, and observability
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AI/ML platforms, MLOps, and model governance
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Desirable: kdb+/q, Spark, Kafka, Temporal, Scala
Leadership Competencies
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Strategic thinking and enterprise perspective
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Strong execution and prioritization
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Builds and develops high-performing teams
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Comfortable operating in ambiguous and fast-paced environments
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Strong focus on control, resilience, and compliance
Success Measures
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Delivery of a scalable and governed Global Markets data and AI platform
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Improved speed, quality, and reuse of engineering capabilities
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Increased adoption of AI-enabled workflows
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Reduced manual processes and technical debt
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Strong operational control, compliance, and auditability
What you need to know
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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 [email protected]
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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
Job Location
150 Cheapside, 1st Flr,London
Employment Type
Regular
Weekly Hours
35
Skills
AI Platforms, Analytics, Application Development, Business, Cloud Native, Coaching, Data Engineering, Decision Making, Design, Developing Others, Docker (Software), Domain Knowledge, Enterprise Technologies, Leadership, Long Term Planning, Machine Learning Operations, ML Platforms, People Management, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Development, Technical Architecture