Statistician / Data Scientist

Job description

The Statistician will conduct statistical analyses and optimization of financial monitoring system in Citi. The Statistician will execute complex statistical analysis, data visualizations, data processing and will follow the globally consistent methodology, but is expected to have a high level of initiative and creativity and suggest enhancements to the current methodologies.
Requirements include a background in statistics and/or mathematics, preferably experience with data analysis and/or data mining. Experience and knowledge in banking and finance will be desirable, as well as the ability to read and create formal documentation.
Fluency in English and very good oral and written communication skills are necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct data-driven analyses and reports; apply qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods; prepare statistical and non-statistical data exploration.
• Apply statistical methods to organize, analyze, and interpret data related to AML monitoring scenarios and thresholds.
• Provide data pulls and reports directly from Oracle database. Write SQL queries in large database environment.
• Detect data anomalies and identify source of data problems. Recommend data quality solutions.
• Use visualization techniques to display data and the results of analysis in clear presentations that can be understood by non-technical readers
• Provide technical support to the team by implementing automation tools and integrating MS Office Excel, Oracle Database and SAS platforms. Design technical solutions supporting complex data reporting and analytical tasks. Generate graphical data reports, including data cross-tables, scatter plots and statistical measures.

Requirements

• Master degree in technical science/mathematics/statistics/quantitative methods
• 3-5 years of experience in data mining methods and their application in business practice (PhD degree may be considered for the fulfilment of work experience requirements)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server
• Strong programming or statistical/data analytical skills (Knowledge of SAS, R and Big Data is preferred)
• Experience in providing the results of analyses in clear written form and presenting the findings to the audience
• Ability to discuss reasoning, critical assessment of facts and opinions
• Team working experience (demonstrated team player ability required)
• Proficiency in data visualization and scripting/programming languages (VBA, SAS 4GL,SQL/PL-SQL, Python, Bash)
• Knowledge of SAS, R and Big Data is preferred

We offer

• Opportunity of professional development in the international and well-established company
• Learning opportunities and challenging assignments in which you can utilize your knowledge
• Competitive social benefits (medical care, Benefit System, life insurance and other)
• Chance for a career evolution within Citi business structures
• Citi provides wide breadth of opportunities within Poland and globally for outstanding candidates: management career within CSC Poland or client/product role within other locations in EMEA