We are seeking a visionary and transformative leader to spearhead our AI-driven automation initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a world-class team of analytics, data, and AI professionals dedicated to revolutionizing our Control Monitoring and Testing processes. **Your Role and Impact** As a leader, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to automate manual processes and unlock new levels of efficiency and effectiveness. You will be a thought leader, a technical expert, a people manager, and a key partner to senior stakeholders across the organization. Your success will be measured by your ability to drive significant productivity gains, foster a culture of innovation, and build a high-performing team. **Key Responsibilities** **Thought Leadership & Strategy** + **Shape the Future:** Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for leveraging AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to automate and optimize monitoring and testing processes. + **Drive Innovation:** Stay at the cutting edge of emerging technologies and identify new opportunities to apply them to our business challenges. + **Champion a Culture of Excellence:** Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging your team to think creatively and challenge the status quo. + **Be a Trusted Advisor:** Provide expert guidance and strategic recommendations to senior leadership on all matters related to AI and automation. **Technical Acumen & Delivery Excellence** + **Oversee Flawless Execution:** Ensure the successful delivery of all automation and analytics projects, from conception to implementation. + **Uphold the Highest Standards:** Establish and enforce rigorous standards for quality, control, and oversight across all project deliverables. + **Provide Technical Guidance:** Leverage your deep technical expertise to guide your team in the development of robust, scalable, and secure automation solutions. + **Measure What Matters:** Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of your team's work and demonstrate the value of your initiatives. **People & Talent Management** + **Build a World-Class Team:** Recruit, develop,



and retain a diverse and talented team of analytics, data, and AI professionals. + **Mentor and Empower:** Provide coaching, mentorship, and career development opportunities to help your team members grow and thrive. + **Foster a Collaborative Environment:** Create a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages teamwork, communication, and knowledge sharing. + **Lead by Example:** Inspire your team with your passion, your expertise, and your unwavering commitment to excellence. **Stakeholder Management & Influence** + **Build Solid Partnerships:** Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders in the COO function and across the organization. + **Drive Alignment:** Work closely with CTU teams to understand their needs, prioritize automation opportunities, and ensure alignment on project goals. + **Communicate with Impact:** Clearly and effectively communicate your team's vision, progress, and results to a wide range of audiences. + **Be a Catalyst for Change:** Influence and inspire others to embrace new technologies and new ways of working. **Qualifications** + **Education:** Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. + **Experience:** 15+ years of experience in a leadership role, with a proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams in the fields of analytics, data science, or AI. + **Technical Skills:** + Hands-on experience with automation technologies such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA), intelligent automation, and workflow automation. + Understanding of AI, machine learning, and natural language processing (NLP) concepts and technologies. + Knowledge of data management, data governance, and data architecture principles.



+ **Leadership Skills:** + Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with a demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, and develop talent. + Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. + Proven ability to lead and manage large-scale, complex projects from start to finish. **Reports to:** Head of Analytics & Information Management, India ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family Group:** Decision Management ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family:** Data/Information Management ------------------------------------------------------ **Time Type:** Full time ------------------------------------------------------ **Most Relevant Skills** Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ **Other Relevant Skills** For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ _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 (https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm)_ _._ _View Citi's_ _EEO Policy Statement (https://www.citigroup.com/global/eeo-aa-policy)_ _and the_ _Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)_ _poster._ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

📌 Director - AIM Control Monitoring and Testing Automation Lead (Chennai)
🏢 Citigroup
📍 Chennai