Assistant Vice President - Data Analytics (SAS, PYTHON & SQL)

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The Data Analytics AVP is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits. Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

This role participates in audits, issues and regulatory validations using Computer Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques (CAATTs). Also participates in the development, support and delivery of high-quality reporting related to control testing, corrective action validation, regulatory reporting, governance reporting and business monitoring which meet the requirements of the Boards of Citigroup and Citibank, their affiliates, and of Citi’s respective regulators, globally.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and supports Computer Assisted Audit Techniques and Tools (CAATTs) primarily using Python, SAS and SQL.

• Support Risk Based Audits and Issue Validation through independent testing of data sets across multiple platforms, including SAS, SQL Server, Oracle and other databases for accuracy and applicability to internal audit testing and regulatory requirements.

• Performs independent testing of business data extractions and segmentations for completeness, accuracy and applicability to internal audit testing and regulatory requirements.

• Test controls through the acquisition of data and information related to business processes, procedures, and database environments.

• Develops and supports reporting to monitor the risk environment and assesses emerging risks through the business monitoring process.

• Provides Management Information support including production and management of governance and regulatory reporting.

• Possesses strong analytical and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting critical and intuitive thinking.

• Other MIS activities may be required, including scheduled and ad-hoc management information, project management and governance reporting to committees and regulators.

• Review recent developments in the industry and adopt new age technologies and auditing concepts into day-to-day operations.

• Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural diversity.

• Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flows.

• Coordinates and contribute to the objectives of data science initiatives and overall business through leveraging in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function.

• Assumes informal/formal leadership role through coaching and training of new recruits.

• Significantly influences decisions, work, and performance of all teams through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in the business.

• Conducts strategic data analysis, identifies insights and implications and make strategic recommendations, develops data displays that clearly communicate complex analysis.

• Mines and analyzes data from various banking platforms to drive optimization and improve data quality.

• Delivers analytics initiatives to address business problems with the ability to identify data required, assess time & effort required and establish a project plan.

• Consults with business clients to identify system functional specifications. Applies comprehensive understanding of how multiple areas collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business goals.

• Consults with users and clients to solve complex system issues/problems through in-depth evaluation of business processes, systems and industry standards; recommends solutions.

• Leads system change process from requirements through implementation; provides user and operational support of application to business users

• Formulate and define systems scope and objectives for complex projects through research and fact-finding combined with an understanding of applicable business systems and industry standards.

• Impacts the business directly by ensuring the quality of work provided by self and others; impacts own team and closely related work teams.

• Considers the business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment; identifies and communicates risks and impacts.

• Drives communication between business leaders and IT; exhibits sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills to exchange complex information.

• 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+ years experience using tools for statistical modeling of large data sets

• Ability to effectively use complex analytical, interpretive and problem solving techniques

• Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• BS/BA degree or equivalent combination of education/experience. Degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Mathematics, Computer Science or Information Technology (IT) preferred.

• 5 + years of experience in a related role with intermediate to advanced experience in SAS, SQL, Python and Tableau.

• Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views. This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style.

• Experience supporting a Consumer business in the financial sector is preferred.

• Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of internal and external audit and management.

• Prior internal audit experience and/or statistical experience is a plus.

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Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

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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