Vice President - Data Science

Citigroup Inc.; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 5,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Bengaluru invites a Vice President - Data Science to lead advanced analytics initiatives across marketing, risk, and digital channels.

You will oversee a team of data scientists, partner with product and engineering, and drive data-driven strategies using complex datasets to improve business outcomes. The role requires 6–10 years of experience in financial analytics or credit/risk analysis, strong modeling and communication skills, and a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in financial analytics or credit/risk analysis.
• Strong modeling and communication skills for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience leading analytics teams and delivering measurable business impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced analytics initiatives across marketing, risk, and digital channels.
• Manage and mentor a team of data scientists; ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and business units to translate requirements into scalable models.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Risk analytics

Data visualization

SQL

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree; Master’s preferred

Tools

Python

R

Big data tools

Job description

## Vice President - Data ScienceApply: Hybrid: Bangaluru Karnataka India: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 2, 2026 (9 days left to apply): 261003208The Specialized Analytics Sr. Mgr accomplishes results through the management of professional team(s) and department(s). Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Contributes to standards around which others will operate. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the entire function. Requires basic commercial awareness. 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. Has responsibility for volume, quality, timeliness and delivery of end results of an area. May have responsibility for planning, budgeting and policy formulation within area of expertise. Involved in short-term planning resource planning. Full management responsibility of a team, which may include management of people, budget and planning, to include duties such as performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary and terminations and may include budget approval. **Responsibilities:*** Incumbents work with large and complex data sets (both internal and external data) to evaluate, recommend, and support the implementation of business strategies* Identifies and compiles data sets using a variety of tools (e.g. SQL, Access) to help predict, improve, and measure the success of key business to business outcomes* 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:*** 6-10 years of experience* Financial/Business Analysis and/or credit/risk analysis with ability to impact key business drivers via a disciplined analytic process* Provide analytic thought leadership* Manage project planning effectively* In-depth understanding of the various financial service business models, expert knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and how to apply the techniques to drive substantial business results* Creative problem solving skills**Education:*** Bachelors/University degree, Master’s degree preferredThis 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:**Decision Management------------------------------------------------------## **Job Family:**Specialized Analytics (Data Science/Computational Statistics)------------------------------------------------------## **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.------------------------------------------------------*Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.**If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review* *Accessibility at Citi.* *View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.*