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Job description
Citigroup is hiring a Lead Data Scientist, Generative AI — a full-time, based in Bangalore, Karnataka role. Apply directly on Citigroup's careers page below.
Lead Data Scientist & Gen AI
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Employment Type: Regular
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 judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 8 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.
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Job Family Group:
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Job Family:
Specialized Analytics (Data Science/Computational Statistics)------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Lead Data Scientist, Generative AI at Citigroup?
The required skills for Lead Data Scientist, Generative AI at Citigroup include: SQL, Python, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Excel.
What is the seniority level for Lead Data Scientist, Generative AI at Citigroup?
Lead Data Scientist, Generative AI at Citigroup is a Senior / Manager level position.
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