Business Analyst - R/Python/Data Analytics - Bank

Role Outline/Job Summary :

- The role of Business Analyst is part of Analytics and Information Management, based in Pune and reporting into the AVP of the team.

- The scope of work includes solving business problems using data and statistical / ML techniques.

- The work will include understanding the business problem and the key deliverable using Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, statistical modeling & ML, while maintaining the flexibility to switch amongst work streams based on business needs.

Job Description :

POSITION TITLE: Business Analyst

LOCATION: Pune

BUSINESS GROUP : AIM

FUNCTION/GROUP: TTS

A. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Business/ Department :

Objectives :

- The scope of work will include understanding the business problem and the key deliverable and using Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, statistical modeling & ML, while maintaining the flexibility to switch amongst work streams based on business needs.

- The role requires working closely with business partners based in other geographies that Citi operates in (e.g., U.S., APAC, EMEA).

- Requirements include proven working experience as a data analyst or business analyst using data bases, warehouses, data processing; experience with statistics and data mining with a strong background on Programming in R/Python and Big Data Technologies.

Experience and knowledge in banking and finance will be a plus.

Core Responsibilities: - Conduct data-driven analysis. Apply quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods; prepare statistical and non-statistical data exploration and advanced statistical analysis to support business use cases

- Validate data, identify data quality issues (if any), and work with Technology to address them. Analyze and interpret data reports, draw conclusions and make recommendations answering specific business needs.

- Execute data extraction and data preprocessing tasks. Perform ad hoc data analyses. Design and maintain complex data manipulation processes. Provide consistent documentation and presentations.

- Document solutions and present results in a simple comprehensive way to non-technical audience in a dashboarding tool ( Tableau /Arcadia/ Micro-Strategy )

- Generate new ideas, concepts and models to improve methods of obtaining and evaluating quantitative and qualitative data. Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research. Question and validate assumptions. Escalate identified risks and sensitive areas in terms of methodology and processes.

- Maintain an industry leading knowledge of the tools, systems and processes available for Big Data environment

Day-to-Day Responsibilities : - Same as Above

Financial/ Budgetary:

Individual Contributor (IC)/Managerial

Key Deliverables :

1. Implementable insights to business problems

2. Engage with Technology and other teams for deployment

3. Implement best practices for data manipulation and analysis for big data environments

Percentage of Travel : 1 No 0 Yes, 10% of the Time 0 Yes, 25% of the Time 0Yes, 50% of the Time 0Yes, 75% of the Time 0 Yes, 100% of the Time

Relocation : Yes

Other :

B. QUALIFICATIONS :

Required Preferred :

Education : Masters in a numerate subject such as Mathematics, Engineering, Operational Research, Business Administration from Premier Institute or a track record of performance that demonstrates this ability.

Experience : 2-5 years including 2 years in Big Data Environment

Certifications :

Skills/Required:

Expertise Required :

- Big Data - HIVE/ PIG, Candidates with Scala / Java background will be preferred

- Programming - R, Python, PySpark,Unix, SQL

- Databases: Oracle, Hadoop

- Exposure to Statistical Modelling / Machine Learning Algorithms

- Expertise in Dashboard/Visualization skills - VBA / Tableau /Arcadia/ Micro-Strategy/ Qlikview

- Very good written and verbal communication ability in an educational style. Ability to express thoughts and concepts clearly.

- Ability to work well with a variety of people and to show team-player attitude regardless the scope of responsibilities.

- Provide input into the innovation of new and enhanced approaches. Having initiative and a proactive attitude is desirable. Banking domain knowledge is a plus