Branded Cards North America (N.A.) is the market leader in the credit card industry. Integral to Citi Cards' success is the introduction of innovative products and solutions through strong partnerships and dedicated employees who are committed to excellence. Attracting market-leading talent is a priority at Citi Cards N.A., and the combination of financial strength and broad product scope provides rewarding opportunities for outstanding professionals to excel in a dynamic organization.The Specialized Analytics Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who will conduct financial and statistical analyses to derive insights and strategies to support Citi Branded cards business. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Accountable for significant direct business results or authoritative advice regarding the operations of the business. Necessitates a degree of responsibility over technical strategy.Responsibilities:Incumbents work with large and complex data sets (both internal and external data) to evaluate, recommend, and support the implementation of business strategiesDevelop comprehensive pricing policy recommendations based on multiple factors such as in-depth customer insights (analytically derived), sound financial impact forecasting and thorough understanding of competitive landscapeUnderstand regulatory implications and develop mitigation / opportunity strategies.Ensure robust quantity control in the analytical processesDrive innovative thinking about leveraging new tools/methods to transform the analytical capability of the organizationCommunicate clearly and effectively to business partners and senior leaderQualifications:6-10 years of experience5+ years of analytical work experience in financial services strongly preferred market research experience a plusWorking experience in a quantitative field, Financial/Credit Card industryMust have Demonstrated ability in data retrieving and manipulation as well as proficient analytical skillsWorking experience in a quantitative field, Financial/Credit Card industry preferredCandidates must be strong in SAS, SQL and Excel (pivot tables)Excellent analytical thinking, practical problem solving abilities, and partnership skillsWilling to learn and can-do attitudeEducation:Bachelors/University degree, Master’s degree preferred in fields including but not limited to: Economics, Statistics, Operations Research, and Mathematics-------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Decision Management-------------------------------------------------Job Family:Specialized Analytics (Data Science/Computational Statistics)------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Primary Location:Wilmington Delaware United States------------------------------------------------------Primary Location Salary Range:$134,090.00 - $201,140.00------------------------------------------------------Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi”) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. 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.View the "EEO is the Law" poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement.View the EEO Policy Statement.View the Pay Transparency Posting