Full-Time

Business Analytics Lead Analyst

Citi

Citi

10,001+ employees

Global financial services including banking, investment

Compensation Overview

$125.8k - $188.6k/yr

+ Incentive pay + Retention awards

Hoffman Estates, IL, USA + 1 more

More locations: Atlanta, GA, USA

In Person

On-site role based in Schaumburg, IL; may involve collaboration with teams in Atlanta, GA. No remote work indicated.

Category
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Python
SAS
Data Science
SQL
Machine Learning
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • 6-10 years of Financial Services experience, with a deep expertise in the Wealth business, sales force management and data analysis; strong project management skills to lead large cross functional initiatives
  • Bachelor’s Degree Required/ Graduate Degree Preferred – in the areas of quantitative fields such as Statistics, Finance, Economics, or Behavioral Sciences.
  • Outstanding interpersonal relationship building skills and ability to communicate complex subjects in concise simple language; exhibit exceptional influencing skills to drive alignment and successful outcome
  • Highly intuitive financial acumen, deep analytical expertise in statistical modeling with a focus on innovation using big data/machine learning and data driven analysis
  • Problem solving skills with a passion to drive analytical innovation.
Responsibilities
  • Analytics professional with experience in analytics and credit card products. - This role is responsible for managing retail client relationship and drive sales growth profitability by providing cutting edge statistical solutions
  • Role needs Signiant retail client interaction to develop innovative growth opportunities ECM marketing optimization, including partner facing reviews of opportunities and program performance on a weekly basis. The reviews include customer insights, performance updates at segment level, as well as recommendation of marketing treatment to grow sales, revenue
  • Expectation is to provide insights and deep dives on opportunities and challenges to ensure ongoing investment from partner into the credit program
  • Deep card experience (preferably retail cards for both consumer and commercial products, combined with strong proficiency skills in SAS, SQL, Python, & AI prompt engineering
  • Marketing Analytics: Segmentation, contact strategy, targeting enhancements through ML & design of experiments on various offer testing
  • Step change programs to identify opportunities leading to roadmap that drives multi-fold growth on revenue
  • This is a critical role USCC’s ability to deliver on plan as well as develop opportunities to maximize customer engagement
  • Interface with multiple stakeholders from Marketing, Partner management , Risk Finance, Technology including retail clients
  • The scope of the role includes, but is not limited to:
  • Development and implementation of analytics to drive business growth and deliver on financial commitments
  • Build and Lead a team of onshore/ offshore analysts to drive the sales and lend marketing programs
  • Lead development of full suite of analytical tools to identify growth recommendations for Credit card programs with a prioritization engine to identify & execute projects
  • Collaborate and influence retail partners to implement strategies capitalizing on opportunities identified through analytical insights
  • Lead test agenda to continuously learn and drive innovations; build strong cross functional working relationships
  • Be accountable for audit and control requirement; understand regulatory implications and develop mitigation / opportunity strategies.
Desired Qualifications
  • Graduate Degree Preferred – in the areas of Statistics, Finance, Economics, or Behavioral Sciences.

Citi provides financial services including consumer banking, credit, investment banking, and wealth management to individuals, corporations, and governments. The company operates by earning interest on loans and collecting fees for managing investments, processing trades, and facilitating cross-border transactions through its digital platforms. Unlike many local banks, Citi maintains a physical and digital presence in over 160 countries, allowing it to serve as a single partner for clients with global financial needs. Its goal is to drive growth and profitability for its clients and shareholders while supporting environmental and social sustainability initiatives.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1812

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What believers are saying

  • Institutional investors now hold 74% of hedge fund assets driving advisory shifts.
  • Expanding global FX teams by 4-5% in 2026 supports client activity acceleration.
  • Strategic return estimates of 7.6% for private credit attract institutional capital.

What critics are saying

  • Aggressive hedge fund credit expansion risks 45-65% catastrophic loss probability in 12-18 months.
  • $1.75B crypto loan to Athena Holdings faces 60-80% existential risk in 6-12 months.
  • Hyperscaler ROI pressure threatens 70-85% margin compression for semiconductor lenders in 6-10 months.

What makes Citi unique

  • Expanding FX business targets hedge funds and private equity while global volumes rise.
  • Building evergreen funds offers strategic returns of 13.5% for private equity.
  • Customized wealth services for hedge fund managers strengthen niche in asset relations.

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