Sam Gu
About Sam Gu
Sam Gu is the Sr. Manager of Portfolio Monitoring in Retail Risk Management at CIBC, with a background in data governance, analytics, and modeling.
Current Position at CIBC
Sam Gu holds the position of Sr. Manager, Portfolio Monitoring, Retail Risk Management at CIBC. He has been in this role since 2017. His responsibilities include overseeing portfolio monitoring and ensuring effective retail risk management practices within the bank.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Sam Gu has held several positions at CIBC over his career. He was Sr. Manager, Data Governance & Controls from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, he served as Senior Manager from 2009 to 2014, and as Senior Analytics Specialist from 2007 to 2009. He began his tenure at CIBC as a Modeller from 2004 to 2007. Each role allowed him to build on his expertise in data management and analytics.
Education Background
Sam Gu holds an MSc in Advanced Computing from Imperial College London, which he completed in 2002. He also earned a B.Sc in Electronics Engineering/Computer Science from Tsinghua University in 1989. His formal education provided a strong foundation in computing and electronics engineering, which has supported his professional development in data analytics and risk management.
Expertise in Process Improvement
Sam Gu has developed expertise in process improvement within the context of retail lending risk data. His capabilities include enhancing processes to manage and mitigate retail lending risks using data-driven approaches. This specialization helps the organization make more informed decisions to manage and reduce risks effectively.
Skills in Data Management and Analytics
Sam Gu possesses a solid understanding of data management and data analytics, which he leverages to solve real business problems. His skill set includes deriving actionable insights from data that inform retail risk management strategies. His ability to analyze vast amounts of data and produce business-focused insights is a key asset in his role.