Data Scientist - Citi

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Job Overview
About Citi Markets
At Citi Markets, we win together. In a rapidly changing world, our shared vision gives us the clarity, agility and global perspectives we need to shape the future. That's why collaboration plays a central role in how we deliver for clients, develop our people, and grow our business. Our operation is uniquely global. Our client list is remarkably varied. Our product range is incredibly broad. But we're not the finished article. We have big ambitions for the future and all the resources we need to reach them, including some of the smartest people in the industry. Citi Markets operates across fixed income, currencies, commodities, equities, and prime finance, providing institutional clients worldwide with comprehensive sales, trading, and risk management solutions.
The Role
Responsible for taking complex data problems the business is facing, analysing, and presenting to stakeholders. This includes the development of tools that aim for as much transparency and accessibility as possible, empowering the business.
Within Counterparty Trading & Risk, the Markets Capital Advancement team is the central team that drives and oversees execution and management of capital initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities of the Role

• Provide data-driven analysis and insights to product desks and key business partners to support informed decision-making.
• Conduct strategic and complex data analysis, identifying key trends, insights and business implications, and translating findings into actionable recommendations
• Analyse and interpret data across multiple platforms and data sources to identify optimisation opportunities and continuously improve data quality.
• Partner with users and clients to assess and resolve complex system and process-related issues, evaluating business processes, systems and industry standards to recommend effective solutions.
• Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders and Technology, ensuring clear and effective communication of complex requirements, challenges and solutions.
• Demonstrate strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills when working across diverse teams and seniority levels.
• This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
• Mentor and technically lead Associate and Analyst-level quantitative professionals, conducting code reviews, guiding methodology, and fostering a culture of excellence

What We Need from You

• 5-8+ years of experience in data analytics involving large and complex datasets, ideally within Financial Markets.
• Proven ability to analyse business requirements and identify and resolve complex data issues
• Advanced SQL and Python skills are essential; experience with other programming languages would be advantageous
• Strong analytical, quantitative and mathematical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information effectively
• Methodical approach with excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively both within the immediate team and across broader functions.
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts, think creatively and develop innovative solutions.
• Undergraduate degree or higher in a numerate or quantitative discipline.

Education:

• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day.
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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