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Citi Markets Data Controls Strategy and Execution Team is looking for a Markets Data Controls Lead, supporting the global Markets data book of work. The role will be charged with ensuring the timely execution of control deliverables to assess, define and implement data controls across Markets in partnership with the Business, Technology and Enterprise Data Office, using their subject matter expertise to be able to provide meaningful solutions that are functional and sustainable to put Markets data under governance. The team is responsible for driving data control transformation in the underlying risk and control processes to manage poor data quality risk.
Job Responsibility:
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
Own all control deliverables for Use Case Gap assessments and solutioning activities
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
Partner with Control Owners and Business Stakeholders to manage data exceptions, including remediation planning and escalation processes
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
Requirements:
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
Strong SQL skills with ability to read and write complex scripts
Proven ability to effectively manage diverse stakeholders and communicate complex information to senior and executive leadership
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
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
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Master’s degree
Nice to have:
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
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
What we offer:
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