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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Data Analyst - **Company:** Citizens Financial Group - **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Python (Programming Language), Sql Optimization, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Performance Monitor - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://hcgn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/jobs/preview/47613?utm_medium=jobboard&utm_source=BuiltIn ## About the Role This is a highly visible, high-impact role for a strong analytical leader who combines technical expertise with the ability to lead day-to-day execution across a team of analysts. You will serve as a key partner to business, risk, and technology stakeholders while helping scale analytics capabilities across Consumer Lending. The ideal candidate is a highly independent problem solver who thrives in ambiguity, provides leadership to both onshore and offshore analysts, and can translate complex business needs into actionable analytical solutions., Experience Preferred * 5+ years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, decisioning analytics, data science, or related disciplines * Experience supporting lending, credit, consumer banking, or financial services organizations * Experience leading analysts, reviewing analytical work products, or coordinating execution across teams * Demonstrated success operating independently in fast-paced environments with limited direction Education * Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, or another quantitative field Core Skills & Expectations Technical & Analytical Excellence * Advanced SQL proficiency * Strong Python skills * Ability to independently investigate, validate, and resolve complex business questions * Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities * Ensures data quality and proactively identifies data integrity concerns Leadership & Ownership * Independently drives work from concept through implementation * Leads day-to-day analytics execution with minimal supervision * Provides direction, coaching, and oversight to junior analysts * Capable of balancing strategic priorities with hands-on execution Ambiguity Navigation & Business Judgment * Thrives in environments where direction may not always be fully defined * Understands business context and can identify next steps proactively * Demonstrates strong judgment and an ability to "connect the dots" across multiple information sources * Anticipates challenges before they occur and proactively develops solutions Business Partnership * Builds strong stakeholder relationships across multiple departments * Effectively translates technical findings into business decisions * Influences stakeholders through insight-driven recommendations Communication * Communicates effectively with both technical and senior business audiences * Provides concise updates on priorities, progress, risks, and recommendations * Capable of presenting complex analytical concepts in a simple, actionable manner Learning Agility * Quickly learns new tools, systems, products, and business processes * Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement mindset * Adapts to new challenges and evolving priorities ## Description Lead Consumer Lending decisioning analytics across credit card, HELOC, and personal lending. Translate business needs into analytical approaches, perform hands-on analysis and validation, oversee and mentor junior/offshore analysts, partner with stakeholders, and drive automation, model monitoring, and process improvements to scale analytics capabilities., * Lead analytics supporting Consumer Lending decisioning strategies across Credit Card, Home Equity (HELOC), and Personal Lending products * Translate business questions and strategic objectives into structured analytical approaches and actionable recommendations * Perform hands-on analysis, testing, validation, and performance monitoring to support decisioning effectiveness * Deliver high-quality analytical outputs with minimal oversight while proactively managing risks, dependencies, and competing priorities POD Leadership & Team Oversight * Serve as the day-to-day analytics lead for assigned Consumer Lending initiatives * Coordinate and oversee execution across analysts supporting the POD * Provide formal leadership and guidance to junior and offshore analysts, including workload prioritization, quality review, coaching, and development * Drive accountability for deliverables while ensuring consistency, quality, and timely execution Stakeholder Partnership * Act as a key liaison across business, risk, technology, analytics, and external partners * Communicate analytical findings and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences * Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and provide strategic insights that influence business decisions Continuous Improvement * Identify opportunities for automation, process enhancement, scalability, and operational efficiency * Support model monitoring, validation, governance, and performance management activities * Promote best practices in analytics execution, data quality, and decisioning support, * Independently lead day-to-day analytics execution across their POD * Deliver high-quality Consumer Lending decisioning analytics with minimal supervision * Successfully oversee and develop offshore and junior analytical resources * Become a trusted partner to key business stakeholders * Drive meaningful improvements in Consumer Lending decisioning, analytics, and operational effectiveness * Demonstrate readiness for expanded leadership responsibilities within the Consumer Lending Analytics organization Why This Role Matters This role is critical to advancing Citizens' Consumer Lending analytics and decisioning capabilities during a period of continued growth and transformation. You will have the opportunity to: * Influence strategy across Credit Card, Home Equity, and Personal Lending businesses * Partner with senior leaders across the organization * Help shape the future direction of Consumer Lending analytics * Gain exposure to highly visible strategic initiatives, including Project Harvest * Grow into broader leadership responsibilities over time ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) - [Exploring 5 Key Applications of AI Abundance with Blockchain Assurance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/971-exploring-5-key-applications-of-ai-abundance-with-blockchain-assurance) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)