Markets Data Solutions Senior Lead Job at Citi (Belfast)

Job Description

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in data, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Markets Data Solutions team. By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. The Markets Data Solutions team delivers strategic data capabilities that support Consent Order remediation and strengthen Data Governance across the Markets business. As a Data Lead, you will drive adoption of Citi’s Data Governance Policy (CDGP) across Markets, modernize data processes and infrastructure, and lead key initiatives that enhance data quality, controls, and transparency. The role plays a critical part in demonstrating complete, accurate, and well‑controlled data to regulators and internal stakeholders.

Job Responsibility

Provide strategic direction and oversight for cross-functional data initiatives, collaborating with senior partners including Data Domain Managers, across Markets, Technology, Finance, Risk, Operations, and Compliance, to ensure the achievement of critical Data Governance outcomes and regulatory commitments under Article V
Champion and define Markets business data strategy and requirements, ensuring rigorous alignment to firm-wide standards and evolving external regulatory expectations across diverse business functions and teams
Architect and lead the evolution of data solutions and control outcomes, partnering with Data Domain Managers, Markets Controls Teams, Technology, Finance, Risk, Operations, and Compliance to establish best-in-class practices
Orchestrate and rationalize a portfolio of complex data initiatives, encompassing data requirements, data quality requirements, taxonomy definition, strategic data sourcing, and issue management, ensuring robust front-to-back planning and delivery of critical artifacts across multiple workstreams
Cultivate and influence strategic relationships with Markets leadership, the Enterprise Data Office (EDO), and key functional partners Finance and Risk to ensure consistent communication, coordinated execution, timely issue resolution, and informed decision-making at the highest levels
Develop clear, concise, executive ready materials for governance forums, working groups, and steering committees, articulating strategic progress, enterprise risks, and required decisions – specifically focusing on the successful, sustained delivery of regulatory commitments and long-term data vision
Navigate and provide decisive leadership through complex, rapidly evolving priorities, managing executive-level ad-hoc requests, strategic project updates, cross-functional inquiries, and leadership communications with exceptional urgency, clarity, and impact

Requirements

Significant experience delivering complex data programs within a global financial institution or equivalent, including strategic data sourcing, complex data transformation, enrichment, and governance—ideally within Capital Markets
Exceptional strategic analytical and problem-solving acumen, including interpreting complex regulatory requirements, with the ability to define innovative solutions to highly ambiguous challenges and drive significant operational and strategic improvements
Profound and comprehensive understanding of Citi’s Capital Markets ecosystems, including products, data assets, regulatory landscapes, and the supporting operational, risk, and control environments
Experience of Data Management principles and concepts, including Data Domains, enterprise data lineage, authoritative data sources, master data management, and sophisticated data quality controls
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Data Science, Information Management, or related quantitative disciplines
significant equivalent senior leadership experience in data strategy will also be considered

What we offer

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays
increasing with tenure
A discretional annual performance related bonus
Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources

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