Vice President - Data Scientist Fraud Analytics

Citi; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Pune, India is seeking a Data Scientist to evaluate, predict and support business strategies using large-scale datasets. You will compile data from SQL/Access tools, document requirements, and perform exploratory analysis with statistical methods and visualizations.

The role emphasizes risk-aware decision making and collaboration across finance-related analytics teams, with minimal travel and a focus on data quality and reporting.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in quantitative fields, preferably finance.
• Demonstrated ability in data retrieval and manipulation with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Excel and able to develop analytic presentations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; organized and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Work with large and complex data sets to evaluate and support business strategies.
• Identify and compile data sets to help predict and measure business outcomes.
• Document data requirements, collection, processing and exploratory analysis.
• Apply statistical models and data visualization techniques as appropriate.

Skills

Data retrieval

Data manipulation

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SQL

Access

Job description

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.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of experience
• Working experience in a quantitative field, Financial/Credit Card industry
• Must have Demonstrated ability in data retrieving and manipulation as well as proficient analytical skills
• Excellent analytic ability and problem solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including excellent MS Excel skills to develop analytic presentations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be organized, detail oriented, and adaptive to matrix work environment

Education:

• Bachelors/University degree, Master’s degree preferred

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)

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.

Working Environment: office setting, minimal travel required.

Effort: minimal physical effort required.

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