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Citi · 1 day ago

Markets Data Controls Lead, Vice President

New York New York United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $195K/yr

8+ years exp

Citi is a leading global bank, and they are seeking a Markets Data Controls Lead to support the global Markets data initiatives. This role will focus on implementing data controls, ensuring data quality and governance, and collaborating with various stakeholders to drive data control transformation across the organization.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of Data Controls for CDEs, encompassing assessment, requirements definition, partnering with Technology on design/build, testing, and transition to BAU with Data Managers and Control Owners

Identify and address critical data quality themes arising from process interdependencies within large, complex technology environments

Partner with Markets SMEs to run control assessments, reviewing CDE level requirements against existing controls, ensuring data is properly controlled at the appropriate measurement points and assessing if a gap exists

Own all control deliverables for Use Case Gap assessments and solutioning activities, which includes reviewing Use Case CDEs, analyzing consumer data quality requirements, identifying existing controls, and solutioning for identified control gaps

Facilitate and monitor adherence to Data Quality dimensions (completeness, accuracy, timeliness, consistency), acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for data control requirements across Risk, Finance, Compliance, and Markets Use Cases

Coordinate with Technology to rationalize and address control gaps by providing recommendations, defining enhancements, and overseeing remediation efforts

Provide inputs into optimization of controls, recommending enhancements to existing Data Quality and control framework

Coordinate with Technology to address control gaps by providing recommendations, defining enhancements, and ensuring gaps are remediated

Partner with Control Owners and Business Stakeholders to manage data exceptions, including remediation planning and escalation processes, proposing solutions and mitigation strategies

Engage Markets SMEs and Data Consumers to validate control effectiveness and ensure mitigation of risks

Collaborate with Business to understand Data Control requirements and identify control gaps, then coordinate with Technology team to obtain data profiling results

Drive DQ control refinement through data profiling, collaborating with technology to analyze results, identify high exceptions, and implement targeted control conditions to reduce false positives

Cultivate and lead technology partnerships, delivering prioritized requirements and scope, and establishing clear processes and ownership

Qualification

Data QualityData GovernanceFinancial Markets KnowledgeSQLCDE ImplementationData Profiling ToolsStakeholder ManagementPythonJIRAProject ManagementCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

8+ years of relevant experience in Data Quality within Banking, specifically within Markets, demonstrating a strong grasp of financial products and their operational intricacies

Expert understanding of various Markets asset classes (e.g., Fixed Income, Equities, Derivatives, FX), including their data structures, valuation methodologies, and market behaviors, crucial for accurate data analysis and actionable insights

Highly proactive individual with a strong sense of ownership and a demonstrated drive to achieve impactful results

Strong SQL skills with ability to read and write complex scripts, leveraging queries for data analysis, anomaly detection, and validation or data quality and controls

Proven ability to effectively manage diverse stakeholders and communicate complex information to senior and executive leadership with judgment and authority, leveraging excellent oral and written communication skills for insightful commentary

Comfortable managing multiple priorities and tasks with accountability for deliverables

Strong understanding of data governance principles, including CDE frameworks and governance, data controls, Data Quality practices and dimensions, and their application

Hands-on experience with CDE level data controls implementation, data cataloging, metadata management, and Data Quality monitoring/profiling tools (e.g., Collibra)

Understanding of exception management processes, and ability to interpret and escalate Data Quality or Governance issues

Preferred

Extensive experience in Risk and Control functions (First/Second Line) or relevant consulting within Markets or Financial Services, including proficiency in control assessments, testing, and the implementation of risk mitigation actions

Advanced proficiency in Python for producing data analysis, outcomes, and metrics, coupled with comfort in presenting these insights to key stakeholders

Demonstrated initiative in identifying opportunities for enhanced data insights and driving continuous improvement

Prior consulting experience within financial services or a related industry

Exceptional attention to detail in the analysis and documentation of data and business requirements

Ability to manage task level detail in JIRA

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

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Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Founded in 1812

San Antonio, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.citi.com

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