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Citigroup Data Science Sr Lead Analyst - C14 - PUNE in Pune, India
The Data Science Sr Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Typically a small number of people within the business that provide the same level of expertise. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Accountable for significant direct business results or authoritative advice regarding the operations of the business. Necessitates a degree of responsibility over technical strategy. Primarily affects a sub-function. Responsible for handling staff management issues, including resource management and allocation of work within the team/project.
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 identify 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 goals 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:
15+ years of relevant experience in Data Analytics, Data Science, or Advanced Analytics roles.
Advanced proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts.
Strong programming experience in Python (required); PySpark preferred.
Hands-on experience building and deploying machine learning models (supervised and unsupervised).
Experience with ML libraries such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
Strong knowledge of statistical modeling, feature engineering, and model validation techniques.
Experience with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
Familiarity with MLOps practice s (model deployment, monitoring, versioning) is strongly preferred.
Experience working with large-scale enterprise or financial datasets.
Understanding of data warehousing, ETL, and big data ecosystems.
Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to communicate complex AI/ML insights to non-technical audiences.
Experience in banking or financial services preferred.
Education:
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree
Master’s degree or specialization in AI/ML/Data Science preferred.
Education:
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree
Master’s degree or specialization in AI/ML/Data Science preferred.
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Data Science
Time Type:
Full time
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