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Description The Senior Geospatial Data Scientist, VP is a senior analytical and data science professional within Citibank's North American Network Distribution team. The role combines data science, statistical modeling, geospatial analysis, and business expertise to optimize the branch and ATM network and support strategic decision-making. Responsible for identifying patterns and opportunities within various large, complex datasets, the individual develops analytical frameworks, and AI-enabled solutions that improve network performance, operational efficiency, and customer experience. The role partners closely with business and technology stakeholders to design, implement, and govern AI-driven solutions. Strong technical, communication, and leadership skills are essential to deliver meaningful business impact while ensuring sound risk management and governance practices. Major Responsibilities • Conducts strategic data analysis, identifies insights and implications and make strategic recommendations, develops data displays that clearly communicate complex analysis. • Mines and analyzes data from various banking platforms to drive optimization and improve data quality. • Deliver analytics initiatives to address business problems with the ability to determine data required, assess time & effort required and establish a project plan. • Partner with business and technology stakeholders to design, implement, and govern AI-driven solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, risk management standards, and regulatory requirements. • Consults with business clients to determine system functional specifications. • Applies comprehensive understanding of how multiple areas collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives. • Consults with users and clients to solve complex system issues/problems through in-depth evaluation of business processes, systems and industry standards; recommends solutions. • Leads system change process from requirements through implementation; provides user and operational support of application to business users. • Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives for complex projects through research and fact-finding combined with an understanding of applicable business systems and industry standards. • Impacts the business directly by ensuring the quality of work provided by self and others; impacts own team and closely related work teams. • Considers the business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment; identifies and communicates risks and impacts. • Drives communication between business leaders and IT; exhibits sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills to exchange complex information. • Performs other duties and functions as assigned. • Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency. Qualifications: • 5+ years experience in business and data analysis, process improvement and project management • Ability to effectively use complex analytical, interpretive and problem solving techniques. • Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Methodical attention to detail • Experience using tools for statistical modeling of large data sets • Experience with desktop GIS (ESRI, MapInfo) and the application of geospatial data including demographics a plus • Undergraduate degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Operations Research, Geography/GIS, Analytics, or a related quantitative field; or equivalent experience. Graduate degree preferred. ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Technology ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Data Science ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location: NC-CHARLOTTE (BALLANTYNE) ------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $117,440.00 - $176,160.00 In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire. ------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ Anticipated Posting Close Date: Aug 31, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------ Automated Processing and AI We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi. Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details. Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi . 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Major Responsibilities
Conducts strategic data analysis, identifies insights and implications and make strategic recommendations, develops data displays that clearly communicate complex analysis.
Mines and analyzes data from various banking platforms to drive optimization and improve data quality.
Deliver analytics initiatives to address business problems with the ability to determine data required, assess time & effort required and establish a project plan.
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to design, implement, and govern AI-driven solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, risk management standards, and regulatory requirements.
Consults with business clients to determine system functional specifications.
Applies comprehensive understanding of how multiple areas collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives.
Consults with users and clients to solve complex system issues/problems through in-depth evaluation of business processes, systems and industry standards; recommends solutions.
Leads system change process from requirements through implementation; provides user and operational support of application to business users.
Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives for complex projects through research and fact-finding combined with an understanding of applicable business systems and industry standards.
Impacts the business directly by ensuring the quality of work provided by self and others; impacts own team and closely related work teams.
Considers the business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment; identifies and communicates risks and impacts.
Drives communication between business leaders and IT; exhibits sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills to exchange complex information.
Performs other duties and functions as assigned.
5+ years experience in business and data analysis, process improvement and project management
Ability to effectively use complex analytical, interpretive and problem solving techniques.
Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Methodical attention to detail
Experience using tools for statistical modeling of large data sets
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Experience with desktop GIS (ESRI, MapInfo) and the application of geospatial data including demographics a plus

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