Making decisions based on data that enables growth and progress and anticipating what our customers need to make them feel optimistic about what’s next is at the forefront of our philosophy at Citi. We collect and analyze data on a daily basis and are seeking data scientists with a passion for consumer insights to help us grow on our mission to develop the most innovative solutions to achieve that goal.

The Citi Branded Cards Data & Analytics Track develops applicants into leadership positions by giving them the tools to act as translators between real business problems and data. We are seeking candidates with a blend of business thinking, analytical thinking, and technology thinking - sound decisions, based on data, executed at scale. We Value problem-solving skills over specific tools and are looking for service-oriented mindsets. Citi will provide the rest.

Citi Branded Cards provides payment and credit solutions to consumers and small businesses, with more than 56 million accounts globally. We are the #1 credit card issuer and are the only truly global issuer with an unmatched footprint in 19 markets. In 2017, the business generated annual purchase sales of $419 billion and had an average loan portfolio of $111 billion.

The Risk Management and Decision Management groups help support and drive these business results. These business functions are responsible for leading a best in class organization that drives sustainable progress, supported by the power of analytics, effective governance, customer focus, and strong partnerships across the Global Cards organization.

Career Track Opportunities

• Citi Branded Cards- Risk Management – Branded Cards Risk Management organization is responsible for optimization of credit decisions within the Cards portfolio.

• Citi Branded Cards- Decision Management - Branded Cards Decision Management is responsible for the targeting, optimization and financial/portfolio analytics that drives attractive revenue growth and healthy returns for the US Branded Cards business through very deep data and analytical insights.

• Consumer Services- Global Decision Management – Global Decision Management focuses centralized aspects around data & analytics in the organization and is responsible for defining strategies around platforms & capabilities, advanced analytics solution design and leads global initiatives on Big Data/Digital and Machine Learning

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Master’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or related quantitative field (PhD’s strongly considered)
• Proficiency in analytical or data mining tools (e.g. SAS, SQL, R, Python) and Machine Learning strongly preferred
• Credit Card or Financial Services experience preferred but not required.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, contingency planning and with an ability to think proactively.
• Communicates to all stakeholders on a timely basis both verbally and in writing, often including Senior or Executive Level Management

As we look to building a pipeline of future leaders for the Consumer Bank; we look for individuals who possess the following qualities:

• Capability and experience with establishing strategic vision and driving change to achieve business targets
• Takes personal responsibility to lead by example.
• Understands and appreciates diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrates strong ethics
• Identify opportunities to improve business performance, effectiveness and efficiency through process improvements and talent management
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and written / verbal communication skills plus ability to synthesis information and prioritize actions
• Demonstrated ability to independently translate business questions into analytical framework to generate meaningful insights

Citi offers a wide variety of benefits including:

• 401k and financial discounts
• Lunch & Learns
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Free-Entry to Museums
• Pre-Tax Commuter Passes
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Affinity Group Networks
• Dental, Medical, & Vision
• Offices in 98 Countries
• Onsite Medical Centers & Gyms
• Wireless Plan Discounts
• Internal Startup Accelerator

Citi enables growth and progress for individuals, communities, institutions and governments around the world and has been doing so for more than 200 years. They recognize that their ability to best serve their clients and customers comes from the diverse and engaged employee base and they work tirelessly to deliver opportunities for growth and development to the most talented people. This is a place where the best come to get better.