C12 - AVP Data Scientist - PUNE

Citi Analytics & Information Management (AIM) team is a global community that objectively connects and analyzes information to create actionable intelligence for business leaders. As a C12 (Individual Contributor) AVP within the Fraud Analytics team in Citi AIM, your primary focus will be on analyzing transaction data, understanding fraud patterns, and developing fraud loss mitigation strategies to minimize fraud losses and customer impact. You will be responsible for monitoring strategy performance, collaborating with the implementation team, and proactively leveraging new data sources and advanced analytics techniques for fraud loss mitigation. You will be expected to conduct hands-on analysis on a regular and ad hoc basis, extract various data sources beyond transactions, generate fraud risk insights, recommend business solutions, and monitor strategy performance. Proficiency in Logistic Regression/ ML Model development, regardless of the programming language, is essential. Your role will require thought leadership in designing, developing, and implementing Machine Learning solutions. Having a holistic view of retail banking products, best practices, and integrating analytical thinking with business knowledge is crucial. Experience in analytics within the BFSI domain, proficiency in basic statistics, hypothesis testing, segmentation, and predictive modeling are necessary. Strong skills in SAS, SQL, Hive, Impala, and Excel are expected, with knowledge in Python being desirable. Previous experience in Fraud Analytics and familiarity with Tableau or other data visualization tools are advantageous. Stakeholder management across various functions and regions, translating data into consumer insights, effective communication with business partners and senior leaders, and delivering clear presentations are key aspects of the role. You will also be responsible for project management, including creating project plans, assigning responsibilities, completing projects in a timely manner, and supporting regulatory/audit activities and risk control efforts when required. Qualifications: - 8+ years of analytics experience, including model development, with prior Fraud analytics experience preferred - Good knowledge of Python, SQL, and Big Data, with familiarity in ML/DL applications like Keras, TensorFlow, Python Scikit - Advanced analytical and business strategy skills - Effective communication and presentation skills - Project and process management abilities - Experience in financial services analytics - Strong organizational and multitasking skills - Self-starter with a collaborative team spirit Education: - Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience, Masters degree preferred In this role, you will be part of the Decision Management job family, focusing on Specialized Analytics (Data Science/Computational Statistics) on a full-time basis. If you require accommodation due to a disability, review the Accessibility at Citi guidelines. For information on Citi's EEO Policy Statement and Know Your Rights, refer to the provided resources.,