Data Governance Foundation Senior Lead Analyst

Data Governance Foundation Senior Lead Analyst

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Job Overview

The Data Governance Foundation Sr Lead Analyst is responsible for leading activities that contribute to the definition of the Enterprise Data Governance Strategy, and/or Data Risk and Control Framework and Data Risk Taxonomy, and plays a critical role in leading activities to support implementation of the Data Governance Policy/Data Risk and Control framework.

This job requires excellent communication skills needed to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required to guide and influence others, in particular, colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Accountable for significant direct business results or authoritative advice regarding the operations of the business.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Data Leadership: Drive the day-to-day execution and adoption of Citi's Data Transformation Plan, guiding data initiatives from concept to implementation.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a trusted subject matter expert within Banking, specifically Wholesale Lending for planning and analysis of project deliverables and processes, liaising with multiple teams.
• Strong knowledge in the following areas
  • Accounting/Financial Reporting
  • Regulatory Reporting (e.g. Capital, Liquidity, etc.)
  • Trade Lifecycle
  • Credit Agreements & Facility
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, facilitating seamless execution through effective meetings and communication.
• Project & Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, proposing innovative solutions and ensuring timely delivery of complex data projects.
• Data Governance & Quality Assurance: Champion data quality, lineage, and governance frameworks, independently conducting analyses to develop robust business requirements, manage data issues, and define data quality rules.
• Data Analysis - Analyze banking and financial data (deposits, credit/debit cards, payments, etc). Write complex SQL queries, profile data, and support data modeling. Collaborate with SMEs, Data Architects, Product Owners, and technical teams to deliver data-driven solutions

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience, Banking or Finance industry preferred in a Data Governance/ Data Management/ Process Engineering or related area
• Communicates effectively, develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences; able to drive consensus, and influence relationships at all levels
• Collaborates effectively by building partnerships and working well with others to meet shared objectives
• Strong negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills across a variety of stakeholders at different levels
• Optimizes work processes by balancing effective / efficient processes with a focus on continuous improvement. Demonstrates ability to balance between seeing the "big picture" while paying close attention to detail
• Organizational savvy: understands systems, management processes, knows where to go for information and how to interpret them
• Working knowledge of Data Operating Model practices, Data Governance and Data Compliance within large, financial services firms, Data Concepts, and the Corporate Lending products

Education

• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred