Specialized Analytics Manager

Citi; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Pune seeks an experienced Specialized Analytics Manager to lead AI/ML engagements and supervise a team delivering end-to-end AI solutions for the deposits space. You will shape data strategies, drive model development, and ensure governance across initiatives.

The role emphasizes risk-aware decision making and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will mentor analysts, manage priorities in a fast-paced environment, and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in AI/ML roles.
• Strong understanding of traditional AI/ML concepts and deep learning.
• Hands-on Gen AI and Agentic AI experience in prior roles.
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience with data quality, data analytics and data management in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI/ML engagements within Citi's deposits space and manage a team.
• Oversee end-to-end development pipeline for AI solutions.
• Work with large data sets to evaluate, recommend, and support business strategies.
• Document data requirements, collection/processing/cleaning, and exploratory data analysis.
• Mentor team members and drive risk-aware decision making and governance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

AI/ML concepts

Gen AI concepts

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Data analytics

Financial services domain

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Statistical models

Deep learning frameworks

Data visualization

Job description

The Specialized Analytics Manager provides full leadership and supervisory responsibility. Provides operational/service leadership and direction to team(s). Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge through provision of value-added perspectives or advisory services. May contribute to the development of new techniques, models and plans within area of expertise. Excellent communication and diplomacy skills are required. Generally has responsibility for volume, quality, timeliness of end results and shared responsibility for planning and budgets. Work affects an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family. Full supervisory responsibility, ensuring motivation and development of team through professional leadership to include duties such as performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary and terminations as well as direction of daily tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead an AI/ML engagements within the deposits space of Citi and manage a team as well
• Lead the entire development pipeline end to end for a typical AI solution
• Incumbents work with large and complex data sets (both internal and external data) to evaluate, recommend, and support the implementation of business strategies
• Responsible for documenting data requirements, data collection / processing / cleaning, and exploratory data analysis; which may include utilizing statistical models / algorithms and data visualization techniques
• Incumbents in this role may often be referred to as Data Scientists
• Specialization in marketing, risk, digital and AML fields possible
• 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of experience
• Strong understanding of traditional AI-ML concepts, deep learning knowledge and must have implemented these solutions in their past role
• Should have good exposure to Gen AI and Agentic AI concepts and should have been hands-on for the same in previous roles
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences required
• Problem solving, root cause analysis skills required
• Ability to focus on multiple priorities and drive solutions in a fast paced working environment
• Relevant work experience in data quality, data analytics, data management within the financial services industry required
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

• Bachelors/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.

Decision Management

Specialized Analytics (Data Science/Computational Statistics)

Time Type

Full time

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