Data Analytics Lead Analyst, Citi

Citi

Location:
India, Chennai

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

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 to guide, influence and convince others
Resolves occasionally complex and highly variable issues
Produces detailed analysis of issues where the best course of action is not evident
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

Requirements:

6-10 years experience using codes for statistical modeling of large data sets
12+ years of progressive experience in the IT field, with a focus on data engineering and analytics
8+ years of experience in Java/Python programming with expertise in automation testing to design, develop, and automate robust software solutions and testing frameworks
8+ years of experience in designing, developing, and testing API/microservices and complex data pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and processing
6+ years of experience in designing, automating and managing Kafka-based messaging systems for real-time data streaming
5+ years of experience leading large-scale data and analytics projects, with demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of the project lifecycle, from initiation to delivery
Familiarity with CI/CD practices and automation tools to streamline development, test automation and deployment processes
Proven experience in team leadership, including mentoring and guiding technical teams to achieve project goals
Industry experience within banking, capital markets, or the broader financial services sector is strongly preferred
Hands-on experience with enterprise-scale, multi-region projects, showcasing the ability to work in complex, distributed environments
Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree

Nice to have:

Industry experience within banking, capital markets, or the broader financial services sector is strongly preferred

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Job Posted:
August 27, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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