Senior Vice President - Fraud Analytics

As a part of the Citi Analytics & Information Management (AIM) team in the Financial Crimes & Fraud Prevention Analytics unit within the Fraud Operation team, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of data scientists in Pune/Bangalore. Reporting to the Director/Managing Director, AIM, your primary focus will be to develop and implement Machine Learning (ML)/AI/Gen AI models for fraud prevention. You will analyze data, identify fraud patterns, and work towards achieving overall business goals. Additionally, you will collaborate with the model implementation team, ensure model documentation, and address questions from model risk management (MRM) while adapting to changing business needs. Your role as a subject matter expert (SME) in ML/AI/Gen AI will require a strong understanding of AI and ML concepts to guide your team effectively. You will lead a team of data scientists in developing and implementing ML/AI/Gen AI models on various platforms, providing technical leadership and ensuring 100% execution accuracy. Your expertise in customizing and fine-tuning RAG frameworks, designing new frameworks, and implementing state-of-the-art ML/AI/Gen AI algorithms will be crucial in meeting and exceeding project requirements. To excel in this role, you must possess a minimum of 15+ years of analytics experience in core model development using ML/AI/Gen AI techniques. A strong knowledge of model development stages, industry best practices, and the ability to recommend appropriate algorithms for business solutions are essential. Your proficiency in coding, Bigdata environments, and various ML/DL applications will be instrumental in delivering projects successfully. Additionally, you should have experience in model execution and governance in any domain. As a people manager overseeing a team of 15+ data scientists, some of whom may be managers themselves, your responsibilities will include managing their career progression, conflict resolution, performance management, coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance. You will be expected to set high performance standards, provide mentorship, and retain talent while effectively managing attrition and career mobility. Your ability to communicate complex analytical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, influence business outcomes, and drive innovative solutions will be critical in this role. With excellent project management skills, strategic thinking abilities, and a proactive approach to risk mitigation, you will play a key role in leading the fraud operation function within AIM Financial Crimes and Fraud Prevention Analytics. If you are passionate about leveraging AI and ML technologies to combat financial crimes and fraud, and possess the requisite experience and skills outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding opportunity at Citi.,