Lead Data Scientist

FC Global Services India LLP (First Citizens India), a part of First Citizens BancShares, Inc., a top 20 U.S. financial institution, is a global capability center (GCC) based in Bengaluru. Our India-based teams benefit from the company’s over 125-year legacy of strength and stability. First Citizens India is responsible for delivering value and managing risks for our lines of business. We are particularly proud of our strong, relationship-driven culture and our long-term approach, which are deeply ingrained in our talented workforce. This is evident across all key areas of our operations, including Technology, Enterprise Operations, Finance, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and Credit Administration. We are seeking talented individuals to join us in our mission of providing solutions fit for our clients’ greatest ambitions.

Job Description:

Value Proposition

Be responsible for exploring relevant data sources, generating a business understanding of the data, and developing the logic to transform the data into insights that can be demonstrated for this endeavor, connecting the dots to different aspects of building connections/graphs of the venture ecosystem.

Build, design, and develop a robust data model to accomplish the goals of this connections program as well as assist in building out analytical tools/solutions. Document the data transformation logic and understanding for other analysts to follow.

Job Details

• Position Title: Lead Data Scientist

• Career Type: P3

• Job Category: Manager

• Role Type: Hybrid

• Job Location: Bangalore

About the Team:

We have a team of 9 FTE's in Bangalore and bigger team in US. We are experts in SAS/SQL/Tableau developments. We collaborate with Sales Ops team to assist our Sales Advisors to reach out to our clients and prospects with all relevant details. We focus on Banks Client growth and Retention.

Impact:

Enhancing existing data architecture, adding new information for new reporting, seamless execution of batch process etc  and using standard methodologies' framework to ensure data quality and reconciliation checks are in place and are transparent to our users.

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Key Deliverables

• Ability to develop and improve complex SAS scripts, macros, and procedures.

• Proven Documentation (technical and user documentation) and Verbal and written Communication skills

• Experience with systems integration, building system models by combining model components and testing the integrity of modeling systems, proficient with model and systems implementation testing.

• Knowledge of Data Governance and DQ framework is a plus.

• Background in data management in the Banking/Finance industry is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to self-manage and multitask in a dynamic, ever-changing environment.

• Working knowledge of Tableau is a plus.

• Demonstrating communication skills to collaborate optimally with analysts across First Citizens India.

Skills and Qualification

Functional Skills:

• Analytics, Modeling, & Reporting Corporate

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience with ETL and data modeling tools is a plus.

• Effective time management and organizational skills

• Bachelor/master’s in computer science, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, or operational research

• Flexibility to work/manage a variety of projects.

Technical Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in analytics and/or business intelligence space

• Solid understanding of writing and understanding of complex SAS codes

• Extensive knowledge and experience in SAS macros, SAS procedures, SQL, Basic UNIX and functions.

• Demonstrated experience with the data mining tools SAS/Anaconda.

• Experience in SAS Viya would be preferred.

• Experience in transforming business specifications and requirements into well-detailed and scripted SAS processes.

Relationships & Collaborations:

• Reports to: Senior Manager

• Partnering with: Other lead data Scientist & US Counter parts

Accessibility Needs

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require accommodations at any stage (e.g. application, interviews, onboarding) please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure a seamless experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FC Global Services India LLP (First Citizens India) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and prohibit all forms of discrimination on the basis of gender, religion, caste, disability, sexual orientation, economic status or any other characteristics protected by the law. We strive to foster a safe and respectful environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Our EEO policy ensures fairness throughout the employee life cycle.