IT Business Lead Data Analyst

Key Skills

Apache Hadoop, C Programming, C++, Data science techniques, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, MapReduce, Python Programming, PyTorch, R Programming, Scala Programming, SQL, TensorFlow

Job Description

The IT Business Lead Analyst is a senior-level position responsible for liaising between business users and technologists to exchange information in a concise, logical and understandable way in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to continuous iterative exploration and investigation of business performance and other measures to gain insight and drive business planning.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with CDO, DGO and NAM Source system team and solution strategic fixes for Data Quality issues
• Provide input during development and implementation phases, including formulation and definition of systems scope, objectives and necessary system enhancements for complex, high-impact projects
• Identify and communicate risks and impacts and propose risk mitigation options, considering business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment
• Evaluate new IT developments and evolving business requirements and recommend appropriate systems alternatives and/or enhancements to current systems by analyzing business processes, systems and industry standards
• Provide in-depth and sophisticated analyses with interpretive thinking to define problems, develop innovative solutions and influence strategic functional decisions
• Supervise day-to-day staff management issues, including resource management, work allocation, mentoring/coaching and 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.

Qualifications:

• 8-12 years of experience
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) with extensive experience using Excel for data analysis
• Understand basic Business Analysis concepts and hands on experience drafting BRDs, FRDs etc.
• Strong expertise in SQL and understanding transformations and converting them to SQL/HQL queries for data validation
• Preferred background on ETL tools such as Ab Initio / Data Stage / Talend or Java
• Good Analytical, Problem solving skills
• Understand functionality of Retail Banking products such as Cards /Mortgage /Personal Loans /Deposit
• Experience with all phases of Software Development Life Cycle
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of business analysis
• Experience and desire to work in a Global delivery environment
• Strong communication and written skills needed to collaborate with cross-functional groups.
• Should be able to anticipate business needs, analyze and constantly improve systems, processes and services, resolves tough issues and build confidence with the various stakeholders.

Education:

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