Citi · 5 hours ago
Finance Data Analytics and Utility - SVP
Getzville New York United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$141K/yr - $212K/yr
10+ years expCiti is a leading global bank, and they are seeking a Senior Vice President for their Finance Data Analytics and Utility team. This role focuses on modernizing financial systems through the implementation of a new General Ledger and Contract Sub-Ledger solution, leveraging advanced data analytics and AI technologies to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
FinanceBankingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Define and drive the long-term product vision and strategy for financial data profiling and AI tools, ensuring alignment with organizational goals for financial control, reconciliation, and advanced analytical capabilities
Proactively identify and assess market trends, emerging AI/ML technologies, and automation opportunities to enhance data discovery testing and substantiation processes
Translate complex business requirements related to financial ledger data discovery, reconciliation/proving, workflow optimization, and data analytics into a clear, actionable product roadmap
Formulate and set strategic direction for processes, organization, and architecture covering Finance across Citi businesses, products, functions, and locations
Develop and manage the product lifecycle for data discovery and reconciliation tools, enforcing and delivering solutions that accurately depict data elements, structures, processes, and differences between legacy and target finance ledger systems
Drive the enhancement of workflow processes and data analytics capabilities, leveraging AI/ML for anomaly detection, data matching, and predictive insights in financial data
Participate in assessing and incorporating changing business, regulatory, and market information needs into finance processes and applications
Liaison between business stakeholders (finance, controllers, reporting teams), technology teams (data engineering, AI/ML specialists), and external partners
Lead improvement for the Strategic Ledger tooling
Provide advice to internal clients on the implications of business trends, issues, operating environment changes, and firm or business unit strategy
Ensure all data discovery, reconciliation products, and AI tools strictly adhere to financial and regulatory reporting standards and internal compliance frameworks, demonstrating the integrity of financial books and records through testing and substantiation
Oversee the integration of compliance and audit requirements directly into the product design and delivery process, focusing on transparent and auditable reconciliation outcomes
Appropriately assess risk when making business decisions, safeguarding Citigroup's reputation, clients, and assets by ensuring compliance with laws, rules, and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment, and escalating/managing control issues transparently
Leverage expertise in AI/ML frameworks, workflow automation platforms, and advanced data analytics tools to optimize the identification, analysis, and resolution of reconciliation differences
Explore and integrate cutting-edge AI-powered solutions for scalable and intelligent financial data utility
Possess a strong understanding of financial data architecture, data modeling, and advanced data analytics techniques
Guide the implementation of robust data controls, data lineage, tracing, and data quality rules specifically for comparative analysis and reconciliation processes
Qualification
Required
10+ years of relevant experience, preferably within the financial services industry
In-depth knowledge of financial books and records, consolidated ledger reporting, and the intricacies of reconciliation processes between diverse financial systems, within a global financial institution
Expertise in designing and implementing advanced data analytics solutions, workflow automation, and integrating AI/ML models for financial data processing, comparison, and reconciliation
Demonstrated ability to perform complex data analysis, identify patterns, quantify differences, and derive actionable insights from large financial datasets
Demonstrated ability to define product strategy, develop roadmaps, and drive execution in complex, fast-paced environments, with a focus on delivering AI-enabled data utility tools for financial reconciliation
Exceptional written and verbal communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to deliver compelling presentations and engage effectively with C-Suite leaders
Proven ability to implement and manage data lineage, robust data quality frameworks, and exception resolution processes for critical financial reconciliation data
Proficiency in product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) and agile development methodologies
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Experience with Python, KNIME, Generative/Agentic Artificial Intelligence applications (preferably in an implementation role)
In-depth knowledge of banking products and systems is highly preferred
Master's degree preferred
Accounting / Auditing background 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
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