The Business Analytics Lead Analyst at Citi’s North America Fraud Prevention function will work closely with internal teams and external vendors to develop innovative solutions for mitigating fraud in the Retail Bank line of business. This role requires hands-on experience developing code in SAS, advanced SQL techniques, and working with large data sources from platforms like SQL Server, Oracle, Teradata, and Hadoop. The successful candidate will create reporting dashboards, manage ad-hoc requests, and support proofs of concept for new vendor tools while ensuring the quality and accuracy of business reports. They must possess strong analytical skills to handle complex data challenges and effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. A Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or mathematics is required, with a preference for advanced degrees and experience with Big Data tools like Hive/Hue and Python.
Skills
SAS
SQL
Python
Hive/Hue
Linux
Unix
Hadoop
SQL Server Management Studio
Tableau
Power BI
Microsoft Office Products
data visualization
data manipulation
data transformation
code optimization
process documentation
What you'll do
Develop code to extract data from various technology platforms for Retail Bank portfolios.
Create reporting dashboards to highlight fraud trends and identify business improvement opportunities.
Support partners through data warehousing, transmissions, integrations, and process automation.
Provide support for proofs of concept with new vendor tools combating fraud applications.
Manage ad-hoc requests for data analysis on undocumented or minimally documented sources.
What we're looking for
10+ years of hands-on experience developing in SAS and advanced SQL.
Extensive experience working with large data sources from multiple platforms like SQL Server, Oracle, Teradata, and Hadoop.
Hands-on experience with Hive/Hue, Python, or other Big Data tools preferred.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.
Strong analytical mindset to handle incomplete or ambiguous data effectively.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in requirements gathering, stakeholder management, and process mapping.
Market check
Salary context
This
$125,760–$188,640
range sits above
36%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$139,372–$212,685
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$151,068–$211,200
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Citi
Citi is one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions, proudly serving millions of customers across the United States.
Citi currently has
336 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$125,760–$188,640
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