Model Validation 2nd LOD Sr. Analyst

Overview

Citibank, N.A. seeks a Model Validation 2nd Line of Defense Senior Analyst for its Irving, Texas location.

• Develop, enhance, and validate methods of measuring and analyzing risk, including market, credit and operational risk.
• Develop, validate, and strategize the use of scoring models and scoring model related policies.
• Conduct statistical analysis for risk-related projects, data modeling and validation.
• Apply quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods using SAS programming, SQL, Visual Basic, and time series analysis to extract, transform, and analyze data.
• Prepare statistical and non-statistical data exploration, validate data, and identify data quality issues.
• Develop model libraries using advanced statistical, quantitative, or econometric techniques.
• Conduct data analysis and data mining; read and create formal statistical documentation and reports to address issues; analyze and interpret data reports.
• Make recommendations addressing business needs; use predictive modeling methods (including time series, regression and cluster analysis) to optimize monitoring systems, document optimization solutions, and present results to non-technical audiences.
• Write formal documentation using statistical vocabulary; generate statistical models to improve methods of obtaining and evaluating data and identify relationships and trends.
• Automate data extraction and data preprocessing tasks; perform ad hoc data analyses and design/maintain complex data manipulation processes.
• A telecommuting/hybrid work schedule may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite, in accordance with Citi policies and protocols.

• Requires a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Statistics, Finance, Economics, Applied Economics, Predictive Analytics or related field and 2 years of experience as an Economist, Quantitative Analyst or related position involving model validation and development for the financial services industry.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in the stated fields and 5 years of the specified progressive, post-baccalaureate experience. 2 years of experience must include: SAS programming, SQL and Visual Basic; statistical analysis; econometrics; data analysis and mining; model development and validation; financial markets and products;
  Microsoft Office Suite and Excel; predictive modeling methods (time series, cluster and regression analysis); and accounting principles and GAAP.
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Wage Range: $113,200 to $126,200

• Job Family Group:
  Risk Management
• Job Family:
  Model Validation
• Time Type:
  Full time
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Irving, Texas, United States

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include 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 vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit  Availability of offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Mar 18, 2026

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