The Data Analytics Lead 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:** + Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. + Contributes to data analytics standards around which others will operate. + Applies in-depth understanding of how data analytics collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the entire function. + Employs 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. + Resolves occasionally complex and highly variable issues. + Produces detailed analysis of issues where the best course of action is not evident from the information available, but actions must be recommended/ taken. + Responsible for volume, quality, timeliness and delivery of data science projects along with short-term planning resource planning. + 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:** + 12-18 years experience usisng codes for statistical modeling of large data sets **Education:** + Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. + _Hands-on experience with build and test of ETL (Ab Initio) and API test automation frameworks_ + _Hands-on experience with complex coding on automation frameworks to simplify test automation_ + _Prior experience with Synthetic data solutions (Ex: Synthetic Data Vault and other LLM models)_ + _Provides QA Leadership on Data-driven Testing_ + _Unix, SQL and Shell Scripting experience is a must have_ + _Proficiency in PySpark_ + _Strong understanding of Microservice architecture_ + _Expertise in content validation from XML, databases, and flat files using scripts_ + _SME in Data Analysis, Database testing, Messaging queues_ + _Experience with tools like SOAP UI, Postman or Swagger_ + _Experience with coding standards, code reviews, source management, build processes (CI/CD pipeline)_ + _Assumes accountability and ownership of delivery with deep expertise in functional and technical aspects of application management_ + _Expert collaboration skills to partner with QE and Dev_ + _Monitors projects on an ongoing basis, evaluating progress and quality, managing risks / issues, and taking corrective action as necessary to meet project deadlines._ + _Has impact on IT testing by influencing decisions through advice, counsel or facilitating services to others._ + _Acts as advisor and mentor for junior members of the team. Resolves a variety of complex issues through evaluative judgment and analytical thought._ + _Exhibits comprehensive knowledge of several areas within IT testing and has a good understanding of the industry._ + _Performs other duties and functions as assigned._ ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family Group:** Technology ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family:** Data Analytics ------------------------------------------------------ **Time Type:** Full time ------------------------------------------------------ _Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law._ _If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review_ _Accessibility at Citi (https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm)_ _._ _View Citi’s_ _EEO Policy Statement (https://www.citigroup.com/global/eeo-aa-policy)_ _and the_ _Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)_ _poster._ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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