Data Analytics Lead Analyst - C13 (SAS & SQL)

The Internal Audit US Personal Banking team is responsible for providing independent assurance over the key risks and processes associated with Citi’s US Personal Banking (USPB) line of business and the associated servicing and operations. USPB serves Citi’s home market with the largest consumer wallet in the world and offers consumer branded cards, retail services and retail banking (including mortgages). The IA USPB Team covers the end-to-end consumer product lifecycle from design of new products to the end to- end customer experience. The IA USPB Team consists of audit and analytics professionals located in the US: Florida, New York, Delaware, Texas, North Carolina; Mississauga, Canada, and Mumbai, India.

Job Description: 

The Data Analytics Lead Analyst VP will perform complex and critical audits and assessments of Citi’s risk and control environments in coordination with the Audit teamleveraging analytical tools, data science, and innovations. The role will participate in audits, issues and regulatory validation, business monitoring and governance reporting which meet the requirements of the Boards of Citigroup and Citibank, their affiliates, and of Citi’s respective regulators, globally.

In this role, you’re expected to: 

• Develops and maintains Computer Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques (CAATTs) using SQL based analytical tools (e.g. Python, SAS, SSMS, etc.). 
• Performs independent testing of business data extractions and segmentations for completeness, accuracy, and applicability to internal audit testing and regulatory requirements across multiple platforms.  
• Support Risk Based Audits and Issue Validation through independent testing of data sets across multiple platforms, including Teradata, Oracle, SQL Server, and other databases for accuracy and applicability to internal audit testing and regulatory requirements.  
• Develops and supports analytical solutions for continuous auditing across a wide array of Citi’s vast data landscape. 
• Leverages data science (statistics, NLP, ML, AI) to conduct broad and deep testing to identify data quality concerns, or potential weaknesses in data governance.
• Test controls through the acquisition of data and information related to business processes, procedures, and database environments.  
• Serves as lead analyst for all types of reviews and leads time-based project teams as required.  
• Possesses strong analytical and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting initiative and intuitive thinking.  
• Applies knowledge of key regulations to influence analytical testing strategies.  
• 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
• Develops effective line management relationships to ensure strong understanding of the business.  
• Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural diversity. 

As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure: 

• BS/BA degree or equivalent combination of education/experience. Degree in Data Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Mathematics, Computer Science or Information Technology (IT) preferred.  
• Significant and demonstrable experience in writing SQL queries (T SQL, P/L SQL, SAS) with a minimum of 5+ years of experience 
• Senior level experience in a related role with experience in providing scheduled and ad-hoc analytics or reporting, with proven abilities in taking responsibility for executing concurrently on a portfolio of high quality deliverables to stakeholders according to strict timetables.  
• Experienced understanding of management information systems, data analytics tools, and related best practices and control initiatives across the financial services industry.  
• 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.  
• Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of management. 

Qualifications:

• 8 + years of relevant experience
• Effective comprehension of business side of audit function and subject matter expertise regarding technology application
• Effective verbal, written and negotiation skills
• Effective project management skills
• Effective influencing and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment

Education:

• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred

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