Vice President - Data Scientist Fraud Analytics

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Vice President - Data Scientist Fraud Analytics to lead data-driven strategies in fraud analytics. The role involves handling large data sets, building statistical models, and delivering actionable insights to mitigate fraud risk.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential for scalable solutions in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have strong quantitative skills, proficiency in SQL/Excel, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in a quantitative field, preferably in financial services.
• Demonstrated ability in data retrieval and manipulation with strong analytics.
• Proficient in MS Excel to develop analytic presentations.

Responsibilities

• Work with large and complex data sets to evaluate, recommend, and support business strategies.
• Identify and compile data sets using tools like SQL and Access for predicting and measuring outcomes.
• Document data requirements, collection/processing/cleaning, and exploratory data analysis using statistical models and visualization.

Skills

Data retrieval

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SQL

Access

Job description

Vice President - Data Scientist Fraud Analytics

Job Req Id:

26985869

Location(s):

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Aug. 25, 2026

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Job Overview

The Specialized Analytics Ld Analyst is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. 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. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.

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 judgement 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.

Working Environment: office setting, minimal travel required. Effort: minimal physical effort 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.

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