Citi Group Data Science Lead Analyst VP - Financial Crimes Detection 

United States, Florida, Tampa 

405704815

As a Data Intelligence & Analytics Lead Data Science Analyst, you will apply your strategic and analytical skills to enterprise wide challenges. You will team with world-class professionals to identify actionable insights that ultimately impact the safety and soundness of the organization. You will work in a space that looks deeply into emerging risk trends and the business enablement opportunities that help fuel strategic decisions.

You will work in a collaborative environment that values your insight, encourages you to take on new responsibilities, promotes continuous learning, and rewards innovation with multi-disciplinary global team with a range of industry experiences and expertise.

Specifically, the candidate should:

• Develop and leverage innovative features and algorithms to drive down false positives and identify perceived threat across the firm
• Demonstrate an ability to apply curiosity and critical thinking and turn data mining, analytics, and derivative outputs / presentations into coherent business driven implementation proposals.
• Utilize traditional statistical analytics, graph theory / network science, ensemble methods and the like Natural language processing, text analytics, factors analysis / construct development and testing, machine learning feature development and engineering, etc.
• Conduct data mining / query functions across relational or big data databases utilizing various data science tools and methods.
• Understand the difference between information and intelligence; demonstrates previously applied research to create intelligence from big data sets and drive decision recommendations
• Supports and/or runs global/regional internal SMEs; responsible for investigating and researching the Financial Crimes processes and tools identifying efficiency and effectiveness opportunities.
• The role requires the ability to develop and effectively communicate recommendations to senior leadership.
• May direct or participate in the development, testing, and training of new or enhanced tactical solutions or strategic system applications.
• Lead or participate in the training, development, mentoring of junior employees.
• May be required to participate in Industry/SME Forums as applicable.
• Lead in conversation on Law Enforcement requests.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years’ experience using data science tools and methods preferred
• Exceptional understanding & hands-on across Financial Crime (AML / Fraud / Cyber / Sanctions / Corruption / Anti-Bribery Risks and Typologies) domain, as well as transaction monitoring processes used to mitigate these risks
• Exceptional research and analytical skills, business acumen, strategic and creative thinking, project leadership skills and multi-tasking capabilities
• Exceptional SQL skills using tools like Oracle SQL and Presto SQL
• Exceptional skills using tools like: Python, R, SAS or similar statistical package
• Experience with graph theory / network science analysis and tools is a plus.
• Hands-on on various statistical models & possess excellent experience.
• Experience in tools such as Tableau, Quantexa, OFSSA (Mantas), and other domain specific tools is a plus.
• Experience with Oracle is a plus.
• Ability to analyze large sets of complex data, draw meaningful conclusions, and make business recommendations based on analysis
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and dynamic financial services environment
• Experience in developing documentation that meets the highest regulatory standards and audit requirements
• Experience in developing reports and updates to senior management regarding the above activities
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, in dealing with people at all levels of the organization both written and verbal.
• Intellectual curiosity, passion for problem-solving, and comfort with ambiguity
• Ability to take initiative and execute against key projects independently
• Ability to thrive in a cross-functional environment while juggling multiple responsibilities
• High energy and a desire to work in a results-oriented, fast growth environment
• Ability to work with virtual users and a global team located in different hubs
• Experience with managing an analytical team or transformational task force is a plus
• Ideally, the candidate for this position would demonstrate proficiency in one or more (Citi) lines of business, preferred
• Track record of delivering projects within tight timelines preferred
• Financial / banking background is a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University Degree or equivalent experience
• MBA or Advanced Degree in Data Science / Information Systems, Business Analysis / Computer Science preferred
• Master’s or PhD in Data Analytics / Data Science 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.

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