Citi · 13 hours ago
Operational Risk Head of Data Risk Center of Excellence
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $500K/yr
20+ years expCiti is a global financial services company, and they are seeking a Head of Data Risk Center of Excellence to oversee data risk management practices across the enterprise. This role includes ensuring compliance with operational risk frameworks and leading initiatives for effective data transformation while managing a distributed team of risk leaders.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Ensure Enterprise Control Standard and controls design requirements are clearly articulated and implemented consistently across Business and Function coverage teams
Oversee that Data Risk Management practices, insights and tools are consistently embedded in day-to-day business processes and strategic decision-making of Business and Function coverage teams to enable proactive issue identification and comprehensive remediation
In addition to overseeing the compliance against ORM frameworks, Data Risk Management has the added complexity of overseeing the effective execution of the Enterprise Data transformation
Under this approach, this role will face off with 1LoD enterprise data roles and will work closely with Business/Region/LV Global Op Risk Officers and other relevant independent risk functions in dispensing the appropriate key second Line of defense (2LOD) risk oversight responsibilities to ensure well-coordinated risk assessments, risk identification, measurement/monitoring and timely remediation of key gaps, including appropriate enterprise-level aggregation aligned with defined target state of Data Transformation
Ensure the Data Risk concepts and skills are transferred to the ORM coverage teams as part of the SWAT team embedding
Lead a program management/coordination function, ensuring that coordination efforts needed in the hub-and-spoke approach are delivered (e.g., group-wide work intake & planning, execution monitoring)
Negotiate and remediate resulting risk and control concerns identified
Operate a shared services function delivering data risk SME framework activities, supporting business/function risk management functions firm-wide
Escalate significant or unaddressed risk issues and control environment concerns to appropriate governance forums and Risk leadership
As needed, serve as the primary interface to key stakeholders such as regulators, senior management, and the Board, as it relates to 2LOD assessment/point of view for the Risk Category
Qualification
Required
20+ years of direct experience as a senior Non-Financial Risk professional (e.g. data, technology, or reporting risk) or relevant 1LOD role in a large financial services organization
Extensive experience in overseeing highly visible, complex initiatives related to global data programs in a large-scale, distributed organization
Extensive experience applying operational risk management frameworks in a global organization
Strong track record in leading teams to deliver technical risk and control assessments and negotiate outcomes at scale
Demonstrable understanding of Data fundamentals, including Data architecture, Data principles, and a deep appreciation of intersectionality and interdependency with enterprise Technology and systems architecture
Strong working knowledge of scalable data platforms and cloud capabilities that are secure, resilient, and compliant with relevant regulations
Deep knowledge of financial and risk data, along with an understanding of regulatory, compliance, risk management, and financial management concerns
Subject matter expertise in operational risk management as applied to Data risk
Broad experience in risk management, including a successful track record of managing large, complex, enterprise-wide risk management programs at a large financial services organization
Demonstrated success in leading by influence in complex organizations
Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of working with a diverse range of skill sets and perspectives, recognizing that the power of Citi is the sum of its parts
Business understanding of the products and services Citi offers and how risk management practices contribute to other work across Citi; understand downstream impacts of decisions made
Track record of managing internal relationships and partnering with a range of stakeholders (e.g., business, functions) in leading sustained change and change management efforts
Strong technical problem-solving skills and an ability to identify conflicts, discrepancies, and other issues, and bring together the right team to solve them
Well-developed listening skills and a strong ability to communicate and engage at the senior management level, both orally and in writing
Ability to constructively challenge others at all levels and across boundaries to deliver better results
Continuous improvement mind-set to solve for root causes, assess the impact of actions and adjust as needed; simplify and standardize at every opportunity
Regulatory engagement experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field are preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays
Company
Citi
Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
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Late StageLeadership Team
James Monahan
Managing Director / Global Head of Asset Servicing
Naveed Sultan
Managing Director, Chairman, Institutional Clients Group
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