FAQs
What is the primary role of the Business Analyst in this position?
The primary role of the Business Analyst is to independently handle analytics requirements, solve complex problems, and provide insights to enhance business decision-making capabilities within the Citi Commercial Banking Business Execution team.
What qualifications are required for this position?
Candidates should have 2-4 years of relevant experience in Business Intelligence, Reporting, MIS, Analytics, or a quantitative field, and possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Data Science, or related areas.
What programming skills are necessary for this role?
Expertise in programming skills such as SQL, SAS, R, and Python is required for data retrieval and manipulation.
Is experience in the corporate banking industry beneficial for this position?
Yes, experience or knowledge of the corporate or commercial banking industry would be considered an added advantage.
Are there specific data visualization tools that candidates should be familiar with?
Yes, candidates should have exposure to data visualization tools such as Tableau or QlikView.
Will the Business Analyst be working with big data environments?
Yes, the Business Analyst will be required to build partnerships with cross-functional leaders in big data environments including EAP, Hadoop, HIVE, and RDBMS like Teradata or Oracle.
Is familiarity with machine learning algorithms helpful for this position?
Yes, exposure to machine learning or deep learning algorithms would be considered an added advantage.
What kind of decision strategies is the Business Analyst expected to improve?
The Business Analyst is expected to build, implement, track, and improve decision strategies based on insights derived from data analysis.
Does this job require strong communication skills?
Yes, excellent communication skills are necessary to effectively exchange complex or sensitive information with business partners and senior leaders.
Is there room for process improvement within this role?
Yes, the role involves continuously improving processes and strategies by exploring and evaluating new data sources, tools, and capabilities.
Does Citi promote an equal opportunity workplace?
Yes, Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.