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The Model/Analysis/Validation Analyst II role is a developing professional position that focuses on utilizing specialized knowledge to monitor, assess, analyze, and evaluate processes and data related to risk management. As an analyst, your responsibilities include identifying process gaps, adhering to operating procedures, interpreting data to make recommendations, researching information, identifying inconsistencies in data or results, and performing root cause analysis when necessary. You will integrate established disciplinary knowledge within a specialty area with a basic understanding of related industry practices. It is essential to have a good understanding of how the team interacts with other stakeholders to achieve the objectives of the area and to develop a working knowledge of industry practices and standards. Your role will have a limited but direct impact on the business through the quality of tasks and services provided, primarily within your own team. You will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and validating methods for measuring and analyzing risk across all risk types, including market, credit, and operational risk. Additionally, you will lead projects related to the development, programming, integration, testing, and validation of models, and provide analytical support for analysis and benchmarking activities. Furthermore, you will prepare business-as-usual (BAU) and ad-hoc reports according to the Risk Management Team's priorities and requirements, run integrity checks on reports, and participate in projects aimed at continuously improving risk analytics, modeling, and validation systems. It is crucial to work on the continuous improvement of the reporting system and optimization of Credit MIS Reports, while assessing risks appropriately when making business decisions and driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. You should adhere to policies, apply sound ethical judgment, and escalate, manage, and report control issues with transparency to safeguard Citigroup, its clients, and assets. To excel in this role, you should have programming skills in languages such as SAS, SQL, and/or Python, with a working knowledge of tools like VBA being preferable. Basic knowledge of secured/unsecured banking products and US banking regulations is essential, along with strong communication skills (oral and written) to effectively relay information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Proven analytical skills are necessary to perform root cause analysis, identify trends, and anticipate emerging issues. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required, with Unix knowledge considered an added advantage. Ideally, you should have 1+ years of experience in model implementation/validation/development and a minimum of 2+ years of industry experience. Education-wise, a Bachelors/University degree is required for this role. Overall, the Model/Analysis/Validation Analyst II position offers a dynamic environment where you can apply your skills to contribute to the risk management processes and drive business decisions through comprehensive analysis and validation techniques.,
