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Data Science Lead roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category when the position requires applying data science methodologies to analyze and interpret complex systems. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry; Mexican citizens require a consular appointment. A bachelor's degree in a quantitative field is the baseline credential.
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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 TN Visa Sponsorship as a Data Science Lead
Align your credentials to Computer Systems Analyst
TN classification for Data Science Lead roles typically falls under Computer Systems Analyst, not a standalone data science category. Your degree must be in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative field to support that classification at the border or consulate.
Request a precise TN support letter
The employer's support letter must describe your duties in terms that map to systems analysis, not just machine learning or modeling. Ask your hiring manager to include language about designing and implementing data systems, not only statistical output or business reporting.
Target employers with existing TN filing experience
Search for companies with recent visa filings in technology and analytics roles to identify employers experienced with work visa sponsorship. Employers already familiar with visa documentation requirements move faster and produce more accurate support letters for TN candidates.
Use Migrate Mate to filter TN-sponsoring employers
Filter your job search on Migrate Mate by TN visa sponsorship to surface Data Science Lead openings at employers already set up to sponsor. This saves time you'd otherwise spend screening roles that require H-1B or exclude visa holders entirely.
Clarify Canadian versus Mexican processing before accepting
Canadian citizens can present TN documentation directly at a U.S. port of entry with no prior USCIS filing. Mexican citizens must schedule a consulate appointment, which adds lead time. Confirm with your employer which timeline they're budgeting for before you accept an offer.
Document lead responsibilities separately from technical ones
Border officers and consular officers evaluate whether your role qualifies, not just your title. If your position includes managing junior data scientists or setting team methodology, ensure your support letter describes those systems-level responsibilities explicitly alongside your individual technical duties.
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Find Data Science Lead JobsData Science Lead TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Science Lead role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
It can, but the classification depends on how the role is described. TN visa categories don't include a standalone data science designation. Most Data Science Lead positions qualify under the Computer Systems Analyst category, provided your duties involve analyzing and designing data systems and your degree is in a quantitative field like computer science, statistics, or mathematics.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for a Data Science Lead?
TN sponsorship for a Data Science Lead is faster and more predictable than H-1B. There's no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no USCIS petition required if you're Canadian entering at the port of entry. H-1B requires a cap-subject lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate in recent years, plus a months-long processing window before you can start work.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer needs to provide a signed support letter that confirms the job offer, describes your specific duties using systems analyst language, states your qualifications, and identifies the TN category being claimed. You'll supply your degree transcripts and passport. Mexican nationals also need to book a consulate appointment through the U.S. Embassy scheduling system before presenting these documents.
How can I find Data Science Lead jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Data Science Lead roles filtered by TN visa sponsorship, so you're not guessing whether an employer will support the process. Searching by sponsorship type upfront eliminates the friction of reaching late-stage interviews only to learn the company doesn't sponsor TN visas or only supports H-1B.
Can I switch employers while on a TN visa in a Data Science Lead role?
Yes, but you'll need a new TN authorization for each employer change. Canadian citizens can present new documentation at a port of entry. Mexican citizens must return to a consulate for a new visa stamp. There's no portability provision like H-1B's AC21, so you can't start with a new employer under the existing TN while a transfer is pending.
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