Citi · 11 hours ago
Data Architecture Risk, Senior Vice President
Citi is a leading global financial services company, and they are seeking a Senior Vice President for Data Architecture Risk. This role involves establishing and managing operational risk policies, overseeing technology operational risk, cyber risk, and fraud risk, while providing leadership for data remediation efforts to meet regulatory commitments.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Ensure Enterprise Control Standard and controls design requirements are clearly articulated and implemented consistently across Business and Function coverage teams
Execute and contribute to continuously improving Data Risk Management practices, insights and tools which 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. This transformation cuts across the enterprise and is multi-disciplinary in nature
Mentor and advise on the Data Risk concepts and skills to all three lines of defense as part of ongoing execution of the operating model
Negotiate and remediate resulting risk and control concerns identified
Escalate significant or unaddressed risk issues and control environment concerns to appropriate channels
Contribute to ongoing business-as-usual activities associated to maintenance of policies, standards, and procedures as assigned
Qualification
Required
10+ 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
Deep knowledge of data modeling, data governance, and data architecture approaches, reference sources, operational risks and execution
Experience working with Master and Reference Data Management in financial services
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
Experience in overseeing complex initiatives related to global data programs in a large-scale, distributed organization
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
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
Experience in risk management, including a successful track record of executing risk management challenges at a large financial services organization
Subject matter expertise in Non-Financial Risk Management with a proven risk and control track record in technology, data, and/or reporting risk
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 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
Preferred
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field are preferred
Certifications preferred: Certified Data Management Professional via DAMA International, Certified Data Professional via ICCP, Certified Business Intelligence Professional via The Data Warehousing Institute
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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