The Data Science Senior Analyst is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits. Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts strategic data analysis, identifies insights and implications and make strategic recommendations, develops data displays that clearly communicate complex analysis.
• Mines and analyzes data from various banking platforms to drive optimization and improve data quality.
• Deliver analytics initiatives to address business problems with the ability to determine data required, assess time & effort required and establish a project plan.
• Consults with business clients to determine system functional specifications. Applies comprehensive understanding of how multiple areas collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives.
• Consults with users and clients to solve complex system issues/problems through in-depth evaluation of business processes, systems and industry standards; recommends solutions.
• Leads system change process from requirements through implementation; provides user and operational support of application to business users.
• Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives for complex projects through research and fact-finding combined with an understanding of applicable business systems and industry standards.
• Impacts the business directly by ensuring the quality of work provided by self and others; impacts own team and closely related work teams.
• Considers the business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment; identifies and communicates risks and impacts.
• Drives communication between business leaders and IT; exhibits sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills to exchange complex information.
• Performs other duties and functions as assigned.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years experience in business and data analysis, process improvement and project management
• Ability to effectively use complex analytical, interpretive and problem solving techniques.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Methodical attention to detail
• Experience using tools for statistical modeling of large data sets

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Function Overview:

This role resides within the Data & Analytics Organization, responsible for delivering best in class data science, through robust data infrastructure and analytic solutions for customer level personalization and high relevance business impact initiatives.

As a Data Scientist, you will deliver solutions through predictive models to several areas of the bank.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, plan and lead Machine Learning Models for credit and non-credit products, segments, and customer experience
• Data cleansing
• Feature engineering
• Modeling (Machine learning and statistical models)
• Model Documentation
• Model Validation
• Ongoing Monitoring
• Delegate and supervise tasks as Database management & analysis
• Responsible for management and administrative team work.
• Decision-making; Making proper and right decisions for problem development.
• Ability to see an entire concept, analyze and diagnose a problem, and find creative solutions
• Teamwork. Ability to interact, work or relate effectively with other teams and communicate effectively.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, actuarial sciences, computer science, physics, engineering or equivalent. Master’s degree (Desirable)
• 4+ years of experience and skills managing and/or roles as leader.
• English level: Written and speaking advanced.
• 3+ years of experience developing and implementing Machine Learning and classical statistical models: Linear regression, logistic regression, classification and regression trees, random forest, gradient boosting machine, etc.
• Advanced Knowledge of data visualization techniques, exploratory analysis, multivariate statistics.
• Advanced level of programming languages and modeling software such as R, Python, Spark, SAS, SQL, and must embrace new technologies and analytical methodologies.
• Background and experience in advising internal and external customers about solutions will find a home in the Big Data world.
• Negotiation, leadership and communication (storytelling and data visualization) skills.

Skills:

• Project management skills (Project organization, prioritization and negotiation)
• Leadership and management skills
• Solving business needs leveraging statistical tools

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Data Science

Time Type:

Full time

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