Scala/python Big Data Development Manager jobs at Citi Group in Canada

Responsibilities:

• Consistently develop, execute and deliver audit reports in a timely manner, in accordance with Internal Audit and Regulatory standards
• Review and approve the Business Monitoring Quarterly summary and serve as lead reviewer for all reviews
• Collaborate with teams across the business and determine impact on overall control environment and audit approach
• Manage audit activities for a component of a product line, function, or legal entity at the regional or country level
• Leverage a comprehensive expertise to manage a team
• Advise the business on change initiatives, while advancing integrated auditing concepts and technology adoption
• Recommend interventions to issues, propose solutions for risk and control problems, partner with Directors and Managing Directors to develop approaches for broader corporate issues
• Apply in-depth understanding of Internal Audit standards, policies and regulations to a specific product or function area Qualifications.
• 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 relevant experience
• Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) preferred
• Effective comprehension of business side of audit function and subject matter expertise regarding technology application
• Effective verbal, written and negotiation skills
• Effective project management skills
• Effective influencing and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment
• CPA or Chartered Public Accountant
• SOX experience

Education:

• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred

Other Relevant Skills

Responsibilities:

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• 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 relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Experience with Microservices architecture and building scalable streaming and batch applications.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies – ART (Agile release Train)
• Familiarity with data processing using Kafka streams, spark and storing and consuming from Hive.
• Hands on knowledge of using consumption tools like Starburst and Tableau.
• Deep understanding of data management concepts and self service capabilities.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with Bigdata.
• Experience with data governance principles and practices.
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• 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.

Other Relevant Skills

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple teams of professionals to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions)

• Provide strategic influence and exercise control over resources, budget management and planning while monitoring end results

• Utilize in-depth knowledge of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve issues

• Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining standards

• Integrate in-depth knowledge of applications development with overall technology function to achieve established goals

• Provide evaluative judgement based on analysis of facts in complicated, unique, and dynamic situations including drawing from internal and external sources

• Influence and negotiate with senior leaders across functions, as well as communicate with external parties as necessary

• 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:

• 10+ years of relevant experience as a hands-on technologist with people management background

• 10 + years experience in application development using Java as the primary programming language

• Experience in applications development utilizing Spring Boot, Apache Spark, and Microservices based architecture

• Experience building & managing ETL pipelines

• Data Storage –HBASE, Hadoop, SQL, Oracle, Redis

• Experience managing global technology teams

• Cloud experience and Financial Services background is a plus

• Expertise operating within an Agile / Scrum Project Management methodology

• Working knowledge of industry practices and standards

• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

• 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.

Other Relevant Skills

The Lead Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing distributed data processing jobs to handle large-scale data in Hadoop Distributed File System(HDFS) and S3 Storage using Apache Kafka, Flink Java and Flink SQL, Apache Spark and Python. This role requires deep understanding of data engineering principles, proficiency in Java, Python and hands-on experience with Kafka and S3 ecosystems. Developer will collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to process, transform and drive insights and data driven decisions.Responsibilities:

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Finance and Risk data with experience in data processing jobs to handle large-scale data in Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS), S3 Storage using Apache Spark, Apache Kafka Streaming, Apache Flink Java, Flink SQL and Python.
• Good programming skills in Java, SQL and Python
• Distribute data to downstream systems by generating feeds or publishing to Kafka topics
• Required to support situations in which end user consultation is required to identify system function specifications and incorporate them into overall system design and delivery. Additionally, utilize comprehensive knowledge of multiple areas within technology to achieve technological objectives.
• Expected to effectively communicate those risks to the business owners, so that they can make informed decisions.
• Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
• Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users
• Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
• Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality
• Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Hadoop Distributed File System(HDFS) using Apache Spark, Python, Java and SQL
• 2+ years of relevant experience in S3 Storage using Apache Kafka, Flink Java and Flink SQL with minimal latency, monitor and optimize the performance of Kafka clusters, troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kafka and data processing, implement best practices for Kafka architecture and operations
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Basic knowledge of industry practices and standards
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Prior Financial industry experience will be a plus

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Additional Responsibilities:

Data Processing and Transformation:

• Design and implement big data warehouse application to process and transform large datasets
• Develop ETL Pipelines with Apache Kafka, Flink, Spark, Python for data Ingestion, cleaning, aggregation, and transformations.

Data Distribution:

• Send data to downstream systems by generating feeds or publishing to Kafka topics

Performance Optimization:

• Optimize ETL jobs for efficiency, reducing run time and resource usage.
• Finetune memory management, caching, and partitioning strategies for Optimal performance

Data Engineering with Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Flink:

• Load data from different sources into S3 Storage, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Testing and debugging:

• Troubleshoot and debug Kafka Job failures, monitor job logs, and Kaka UI Manager to Identify Issues.

Coding standard adherence:

• Coding vulnerabilities identification and addressing. Enforcement of the coding standard to eliminate code vulnerabilities.
• Bigdata best practice adherence including small files elimination, Hive SRE scan success and archival implementation for ideal architecture utilizations.

Time Type:

Individuals in Quality Assurance, Monitoring & Testing are responsible for the assessment of outcomes from activities and processes against conformance with applicable requirements to strengthen risk management quality such as quality testing performed for business function quality control and transformation lead quality control post completion of an activity/process. This includes the development and execution of Monitoring and Testing for controls, such as control design assessment, design of operational effectiveness for monitoring & testing tools, monitoring/testing design assessment, and execution of monitoring/testing tools to assess the effectiveness of key controls designed to address defined risks

Responsibilities:

• EUC/ITeSS Delegate Accountable Business Owner for DART (Risk Data, Analytics, Reporting and Technology, reporting directly to the Acountable Business Owner (ABO)
• Responsible for governing EUC Risk Reduction planning, ITeSS (IT enabled Smart Solutions) migration efforts as well as monitoring the active control environment around (inclusive of metrics based reporting) registered EUCs and ITeSS Use Cases within DART
• ABO Delegate will also be responsible for ensuring all EUC/ITeSS Champions and Owners are familiar with their requirements and responsibilities under the EUC Policy and Standard
• Responsible for the quality, completeness, and accuracy of the implementation of the Control Framework, including Risk Control Policy, Control Standard, Issue Management
• Policy, Lesson Learned Policy and Control Inventory
• Lead the assessment of activities and processes as per required Policies, Standards and Procedures to strengthen risk management quality
• Conduct routine testing of internal activities and processes to ensure adherence to established quality standards and identify areas of risk or non-compliance
• Review stakeholder/client feedback and respond to any quality assurance complaints or issues in a timely and efficient manner
• Support quality testing performed for business function quality control and transformation lead quality control post completion of an activity/process
• Drive assessment of activities and processes as per required Policies, Standards and Procedures to strengthen risk management quality.
• Conduct routine testing of internal activities and processes to ensure adherence to established quality standards and identify areas of risk or non-compliance.
• Integrate stakeholder/client feedback and respond to any quality assurance complaints or issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Oversee quality testing performed for business function quality control and transformation lead quality control post completion of an activity/process.
• Develop and execute Monitoring and Testing for controls, including control design assessment and design of operational effectiveness for monitoring & testing tools, monitoring/testing design assessment, and execution of monitoring/testing tool.
• Regularly report on quality control outcomes and control effectiveness to top management and relevant stakeholders.
• Proficient knowledge of regulatory guidance specific to quality assurance and monitoring/testing lifecycle.
• 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 teams and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions in the financial services industry.
• Ability to identify, measure, and manage key risks and controls.
• Track record leading Control related projects and programs • Ability to see the big pictures with high attention to critical details.
• Develop and implement strategy and process improvement initiatives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Citi’s businesses and functions and their risk profiles.
• Developing new ideas and improving current processes to proactively mitigate risks.
• Requires an ability to provide challenge and make recommendation for risk and controls remediation.
• Expert knowledge in the development and execution for controls.
• Proven experience in control related functions in the financial industry.
• Proven experience in implementing sustainable solutions and improving processes.
• Expert understanding of compliance laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Deep understanding of Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex risk and control activities and processes.
• Ability to deliver compelling presentations and influence executive audiences.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership, with strong results orientation.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to engage and inspire across stakeholder groups.
• Exceptional command in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Education:

Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

• Develops and designs standards and procedures, ensures that they are adhered to throughout the software development life cycle.
• Functional and automation quality strategy across development cycle.
• Manages organizational process change.
• Develops and implements methods for cost, effort and milestones of IT Quality activities.
• Strives for continuous improvements and streamlining of processes.
• Ensures consistency and quality of processes across the organization.
• Manages one or more testing teams.
• Deals with complex and highly variable issues.
• Collaborates with client leads and development organizations and partners with business users.
• Evaluates subordinates' performance and makes decisions on pay increases, promotions, terminations, etc.
• Analyzes trends at an organizational level to improve processes; follows and analyzes industry trends.
• Exhibits in-depth understanding of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of these elements in other areas.
• Requires in-depth understanding of how own area integrates within IT testing and has basic commercial awareness.
• Uses evaluative judgment in complicated or novel situations, uses multiple sources of information. Impacts IT testing through delivery of end results and contribution to planning, finances/budget and formulation of policies.
• Management responsibility for a team or multiple teams, including management of people, budget and planning, performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations and budget approval.
• Produces performance testing workload definition and analysis, factoring in known or projected volumes and transaction mix, to ensure coverage of critical business transactions.
• Performs other duties and functions as assigned.
• 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.

• 6-10 years project management experience or experience leading large scale transformational, global change.
• In-depth understanding of Systems Development Life Cycle processes
• Thorough understanding of end to end testing processes, Quality Center and other testing related tools
• Requires communication and diplomacy skills and an ability to persuade and influence.

• Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred

Time Type:

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of Internal Audit professionals, recruit staff, lead professional development, build effective teams and manage a budget
• Deliver audit reports, Internal Audit and Regulatory issue validation and business monitoring and governance committee reports
• Lead reviews for all types of reviews, including the most complex, and review and approve Business Monitoring Quarterly Summaries
• Participate in major business initiatives and pro-actively advise and assist the business on change initiatives
• Implement integrated auditing concepts and technology, and follow trends in the Audit field and adapt them for the Audit function
• Identify solutions for a variety of complex and unique control issues, utilizing complex judgement and sophisticated analytical thought
• Analyze report findings, and recommend interventions where needed, proposing creative and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues
• Partner with Directors and Managing Directors to develop approaches for addressing broader corporate emerging issues
• 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:

• 10+ years of experience in a related role
• Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) preferred
• Demonstrated successful experience in business, functional and people management
• Proven ability to execute concurrently on a portfolio of high quality deliverables according to strict timetables
• Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement and innovation in audit tools and techniques
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment
• Effective negotiation skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

Knowledge of U.S. Bank Regulatory Reporting or U.S. Bank Regulatory Reporting preferred. Prior experience with US Regulatory Capital, Basel Advanced Systems, Risk Weighted Assets (RWA), Retail Credit Risk, Wholesale Credit Risk, Market Risk, Operational Risk, Securitization, or Counterparty Credit Risk preferred. Experience in audit preferred but not required if experienced in relevant subject matter.

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