Lead Data Senior Analyst

• 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.

• 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

• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience

• Lead meetings with Operations stakeholders and subject matter experts to define and gather requirements and overall objectives.
• Provide regular updates to the Project Manager on progress and risks & issues.
• Understand and identify appropriate systems and processes working with Operations and Technology to ensure development and onboarding of data feeds are in line with business requirements.
• Define business rules to enrich, transform, and normalize data across multiple systems and assign data ownership.
• Create, review, and enhance Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), Feed specifications and Dashboarding requirements to meet the needs of stakeholders.
• Communicate rollout plans and provide tool demos to stakeholders globally
• Utilize standard processes, design tools throughout project development life cycle.
• Ensure deliverables are being met on a timely basis.
• Perform business/data analysis using standard technology tools and communicate requirements to Technology teams
• Knowledge/Experience:
• 8 years of experience in Software development life cycle with a background in product development and/or project management
• Familiarity with a range of risk information and risk management in an investment bank and corresponding controls/risk measures
• Good Experience in basic technology development to write database (Oracle) SQL queries for data analysis, Hands on experience of evaluating data with PL-SQL queries is a must.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Expertise in data analysis and analytics/reporting development
• Knowledge of agile software development lifecycle
• Experience working on, and managing medium to large cross functional programs
• Track record of driving change and innovating in the risk and control space in a collaborative way

• Ability to see the whole picture without losing attention to detail
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to effectively handle conflicts and influence negotiations without direct authority
• Ability to clearly communicate business requirements to Technology teams
• Ability to produce accurate, clear, and concise documents
• Ability to resolve user queries related to the platform and analyses/provide quick solutions to remediate issues
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Capability of multi-tasking and working under pressure
• Ability to target delivery dates and work with minimum supervision
• Self-driven person with a problem-solving attitude
• Need hands on experience in tools like Collibra, at least 1 industry tool in the field of Data Catalogue Management, Data Dictionary Management, Data Lineage Management, Data Modelling, Managing and defining Critical Data Elements (CDE)

Citigroup