Pyspark Data Analyst

Citi; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Business Analytics Int Analyst to advance data-driven decision making. You will gather data, analyze patterns, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve planning and policy.

The role demands strong analytical skills, experience with Python/SQL, Hive, PySpark, and Tableau, plus the ability to present complex results clearly to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in analytics with 5–8 years in data analytics.
• Advanced process management, organized and detail oriented.
• Experience with hypothesis testing, segmentation, time series forecasting, test vs. control.
• Predictive modeling and NLP/Text Mining experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather operational data from cross-functional stakeholders to examine past business performance.
• Identify data patterns & trends, and provide insights to enhance decision making in planning, process improvement and solution assessment.
• Recommend actions for future developments & strategic business opportunities, and enhancements to policies.
• May be involved in exploratory data analysis, confirmatory data analysis and/or qualitative analysis.
• Continuously improve processes and strategies by exploring and evaluating new data sources, tools, and capabilities.
• Work closely with internal and external business partners to build, implement, track and improve decision strategies.

Skills

Strong logical reasoning

Data to insights

Analytical methodology

Big data hands-on

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analytics

Master’s Degree in Data Analytics

PhD

Tools

Python

SQL

Hive

PySpark

Tableau

Excel/PowerPoint

Job description

The Business Analytics Int Analyst is a developing professional role. Deals with most problems independently and has some latitude to solve complex problems. Integrates in-depth specialty area knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices. Good understanding of how the team and area integrate with others in accomplishing the objectives of the sub function/ job family. Applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies. Requires attention to detail when making judgments and recommendations based on the analysis of factual information. Typically deals with variable issues with potentially broader business impact. Applies professional judgment when interpreting data and results. Breaks down information in a systematic and communicable manner. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to exchange potentially complex/sensitive information. Moderate but direct impact through close contact with the businesses' core activities. Quality and timeliness of service provided will affect the effectiveness of own team and other closely related teams.

Responsibilities

• Gathers operational data from various cross functional stakeholders to examine past business performance.
• Identifies data patterns & trends, and provides insights to enhance business decision making capability in business planning, process improvement, solution assessment etc.
• Recommends actions for future developments & strategic business opportunities, as well as enhancements to operational policies.
• May be involved in exploratory data analysis, confirmatory data analysis and/or qualitative analysis.
• Continuously improve processes and strategies by exploring and evaluating new data sources, tools, and capabilities
• Work closely with internal and external business partners in building, implementing, tracking and improving decision strategies
• 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

Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5-8 years of experience in data analytics, or Master’s Degree with 4-8 years of experience in data analytics, or PhD.
• Must have:
  • Advanced process management skills, organized and detail oriented
  • Curious about learning and developing new skillsets
  • Experience across different analytical methods like hypothesis testing, segmentation, time series forecasting, test vs. control comparison etc.
  • Predictive modeling using Machine Learning
  • Experience with unstructured data analysis, e.g. call transcripts, using Natural language Processing (NLP)/ Text Mining
• Good to have:
  • Experience in financial services
  • Experience working with data from different sources and of different complexity

Skills

Analytical Skills

• Strong logical reasoning and problem-solving ability
• Proficient in converting business problems into analytical tasks, and analytical findings into business insights
• Proficient in formulating analytical methodology, identifying trends and patterns with data
• Has the ability to work hands-on to retrieve and manipulate data from big data environments

Tools and Platforms

• Proficient in Python, SQL
• Experience in Hive
• Experience with PySpark
• Experience with Tableau
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint

Soft Skills

• Ability to identify, clearly articulate and solve complex business problems and present them to the management in a structured and simpler form
• Should have excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Strong process/project management skills
• Ability to coach and mentor juniors
• Contribute to organizational initiatives in wide ranging areas including competency development, training, organizational building activities etc.

Job Family Group

Decision Management

Job Family

Business Analysis

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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