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26943939
Location(s):
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Apr. 17, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
Citibank, N.A. seeks a Data Science Lead Analyst for its Schaumburg, Illinois location.
Duties:
- Code, test, and execute the requirements for simple-to-complex Retail Services Partner Delivery data processing programs.
- Conduct data usage 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 and effort required and establish a project plan.
- Consults with business clients to identify system functional specifications.
- Applies comprehensive understanding of how multiple areas collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business goals.
- 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 goals 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.
- Conduct workflow analysis, business process modeling; develop use cases, test plans, and business rules; assist in user acceptance testing.
- Collaborate on design and implementation of workflow solutions that provide long term scalability, reliability, and performance, and integration with reporting.
- Develop in-depth knowledge and proficiency of supported business areas and engage business partners in evaluating opportunities for process integration and refinement.
- Gather requirements and provide solutions across Business Sectors.
- Partner with cross functional teams to analyze, deconstruct, and map current state process and identify improvement opportunities including creation of target operation models.
- Direct the communication of status, issue, and risk disposition to all stakeholders.
- Direct the identification of risks which impact project delivery and ensure mitigation strategies are developed and executed when necessary.
- Ensure that work flow business case and cost benefit analyses are in line with business objectives.
- Deliver coherent and concise communications detailing the scope, progress and results of initiatives underway.
- Develop strategies to reduce costs, manage risk, and enhance services.
- A telecommuting/hybrid work schedule may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite, in accordance with Citi policies and protocols.
Requirements
Requires a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Business Analysis, Data Science, Applied Computer Science, Mathematics or related field and 4 years of experience as a Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Computer Programmer, Software Engineer, Consultant, or related position developing data analytics for financial regulatory reporting purposes. Alternatively, employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in the above fields and 6 years of progressively responsible, post-baccalaureate experience in the above positions. Full span of experience must include:
- Statistical Analysis System (SAS);
- Unix, Database (DB2), Teradata and Structured Query Language (SQL);
- Working within the Banking sector, including Risk and Compliance;
- Working within the Credit Card Domain; and
- Various phases of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including planning, design, analysis, development, testing and deployment.
Additionally, 3 years of experience must include:
- Bit Bucket, and Autosys; and
- Working with large scale databases and files.
Applicants submit resumes at https://jobs.citi.com/. Please reference Job ID #26943939. EO Employer.
Wage Range:
$163,300 to $163,300
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Data Science
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Schaumburg Illinois United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
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:
Jun 02, 2026
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.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Job Req Id:
26943939
Location(s):
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Apr. 17, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
Citibank, N.A. seeks a Data Science Lead Analyst for its Schaumburg, Illinois location.
Duties:
- Code, test, and execute the requirements for simple-to-complex Retail Services Partner Delivery data processing programs.
- Conduct data usage 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 and effort required and establish a project plan.
- Consults with business clients to identify system functional specifications.
- Applies comprehensive understanding of how multiple areas collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business goals.
- 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 goals 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.
- Conduct workflow analysis, business process modeling; develop use cases, test plans, and business rules; assist in user acceptance testing.
- Collaborate on design and implementation of workflow solutions that provide long term scalability, reliability, and performance, and integration with reporting.
- Develop in-depth knowledge and proficiency of supported business areas and engage business partners in evaluating opportunities for process integration and refinement.
- Gather requirements and provide solutions across Business Sectors.
- Partner with cross functional teams to analyze, deconstruct, and map current state process and identify improvement opportunities including creation of target operation models.
- Direct the communication of status, issue, and risk disposition to all stakeholders.
- Direct the identification of risks which impact project delivery and ensure mitigation strategies are developed and executed when necessary.
- Ensure that work flow business case and cost benefit analyses are in line with business objectives.
- Deliver coherent and concise communications detailing the scope, progress and results of initiatives underway.
- Develop strategies to reduce costs, manage risk, and enhance services.
- A telecommuting/hybrid work schedule may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite, in accordance with Citi policies and protocols.
Requirements
Requires a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Business Analysis, Data Science, Applied Computer Science, Mathematics or related field and 4 years of experience as a Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Computer Programmer, Software Engineer, Consultant, or related position developing data analytics for financial regulatory reporting purposes. Alternatively, employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in the above fields and 6 years of progressively responsible, post-baccalaureate experience in the above positions. Full span of experience must include:
- Statistical Analysis System (SAS);
- Unix, Database (DB2), Teradata and Structured Query Language (SQL);
- Working within the Banking sector, including Risk and Compliance;
- Working within the Credit Card Domain; and
- Various phases of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including planning, design, analysis, development, testing and deployment.
Additionally, 3 years of experience must include:
- Bit Bucket, and Autosys; and
- Working with large scale databases and files.
Applicants submit resumes at https://jobs.citi.com/. Please reference Job ID #26943939. EO Employer.
Wage Range:
$163,300 to $163,300
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Data Science
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Schaumburg Illinois United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
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:
Jun 02, 2026
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.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Data Science Lead
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
U.S. consular officers assess whether your Australian degree directly supports the Data Science Lead role. A three-year Australian bachelor's in statistics or computer science is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but document the equivalency explicitly in your application package.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's FLAG portal for companies that have recently filed Labor Condition Applications for data science roles. Employers with LCA history already understand the E-3 process, which shortens the sponsorship conversation significantly compared to first-time sponsors.
Address the specialty occupation standard early
Many hiring managers assume senior data roles are too generalist to qualify as specialty occupations. Lead with the fact that Data Science Lead positions require a specific technical degree, which clears the USCIS specialty occupation threshold and keeps sponsorship conversations moving forward.
Get the LCA certified before your consulate appointment
Your employer must file and receive DOL certification of the LCA before you can attend your E-3 visa interview. Coordinate this timeline with your hiring team early so a delayed LCA doesn't push back your start date. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent questions at interview
Unlike an H-1B, the E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, so consular officers may probe your intent to return to Australia. Have clear, specific answers about ties to Australia ready, even if you plan to renew your E-3 indefinitely through ongoing employment.
Search verified E-3 sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Generic job searches won't filter for E-3 sponsorship willingness. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who actively sponsor E-3 visas for data roles, saving you from spending weeks on applications with companies that won't support Australian nationals.
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Find Data Science Lead JobsData Science Lead E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Data Science Lead jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters for employers with active E-3 sponsorship history in data and analytics roles, so you're not guessing which companies will support Australian nationals. Searching broadly and hoping a recruiter raises the E-3 option rarely works at the lead level, where sponsorship decisions are made earlier in the hiring process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Data Science Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as statistics, computer science, data science, or mathematics. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to qualify. The job description should explicitly state a degree requirement tied to the technical nature of the position.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Data Science Lead roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no cap on available visas, so you can apply year-round when you have a job offer, not just during a narrow April window. H-1B selection is random and the odds depend on overall registration volume. For Australian nationals, the E-3 is a faster, more predictable path to the same senior data leadership roles.
Can I switch employers on an E-3 while working as a Data Science Lead?
Yes, but the process starts fresh with the new employer. Your current E-3 is tied to your existing job offer and LCA, so your new employer must file a new LCA and you'll typically need to attend a new consulate appointment. There's no formal portability rule like the H-1B's 180-day AC21 protection, so plan the transition timeline carefully with your new team.
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