Payments Governance Senior Lead Job at Citi (Belfast)

Data Governance Foundation Senior Lead Analyst

The Data Governance Foundation Sr Lead Analyst is responsible for leading activi...

Location

United States , Charlotte; Getzville

Salary:

145840.00 - 218760.00 USD / Year

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

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

Job Responsibility

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
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
Lead business analysis through collection, analysis, review, documentation and communication of business needs and requirements, to understand requirements and aligning these to Data Governance and/or Data Risk and Controls standards to drive appropriate solutions
Contribute to the establishment of Data Governance and/or Data Risk and Controls standards in alignment with Enterprise Chief Data Office, and ensure proper documentation of processes
Support key Data Transformation projects across the organization as Subject Matter Expert in data policies
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely execution of milestones, provide reporting of potential risks to delivery, and incorporate milestone reporting and changes

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

Fulltime

Lead Java Platform Engineer (Payments Processing) - Senior Vice President

Location

Canada , Mississauga

Salary:

145100.00 - 217700.00 USD / Year

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Java: Extensive hands-on experience in high-throughput, production-grade Java engineering, including JVM performance tuning
API Development: Hands-on experience building RESTful APIs with frameworks such as Spring MVC or Spring Boot
Microservices Architecture: Proven experience designing microservices ecosystems, including service decomposition, API design, inter-service communication, and cloud engineering
Event-Driven & Messaging Systems: Deep, hands-on expertise in Kafka, including topic design, partitioning, consumer groups, exactly-once semantics, and high-throughput stream processing
High-Performance Computing: Hands-on experience with profiling and optimization, including JVM tuning, garbage collection (GC) optimization, thread management, and memory profiling
High Availability & Fault Tolerance: Practical experience designing resilience patterns such as circuit breakers, bulkheads, failover, and disaster recovery
Databases: Hands-on expertise in Oracle (SQL) and Microsoft SQL for schema design, query optimization, and indexing, as well as MongoDB (NoSQL) for document modeling, aggregation pipelines, sharding, and replica sets
Cloud-Native Engineering: Hands-on experience with OpenShift/AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker for container orchestration, autoscaling, and cloud-native deployment
CI/CD & DevOps: Experience designing and owning CI/CD pipelines aligned with enterprise-level Engineering Excellence Standards. Experience with tools like Jenkins and Gradle/Maven
Observability: Hands-on experience with distributed tracing, intelligent alerting, and AI-driven observability using tools like Grafana

Job Responsibility

Actively code in Java developing reusable frameworks while performing system design, architecture reviews, and code reviews for the core cheque payment platform
Contribute to the design of distributed, fault-tolerant, real-time systems for high-volume, low-latency transaction processing
Write, review, and refactor production-grade code in Java setting a high technical standard for the team
Independently design event-driven, microservices-based architectures utilizing REST APIs, Java and React
Apply hands-on experience with Kafka, including message schema design, topic partitioning, consumer group strategies, and fault-tolerant processing
Design and govern data architecture across Oracle (SQL) and MongoDB (NoSQL), covering schema design, indexing strategies, query optimization, and data consistency patterns
Champion continuous development, feature flags, and progressive delivery, contributing to the design and optimization of CI/CD pipelines
Produce and review Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and technical design documents for key platform components
Maintain and enforce engineering standards within the scrum team, including Test-Driven Development (TDD), reusable framework development, CI/CD, secure coding, and observability
Conduct code reviews for critical platform components, providing detailed technical feedback to enhance team quality and capacity, ensuring the development of scalable and reusable services

Fulltime

Cyber / Tech 2nd LOD Senior Lead Analyst, Senior Vice President

The Technology and Cyber Compliance and Operational Risk Office (TCCORO) at Citi...

Location

Poland , Warsaw

Salary:

340990.00 - 580610.00 PLN / Year

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in technology and cyber risk assessments, metrics, enterprise technology services, risks, and controls within globally complex, dispersed, and diverse organizations
Advanced knowledge and experience leading control design and operating effectiveness evaluation, testing, and reporting with a track record of influencing effective risk mitigation strategies
Excellent presentation skills as well as the ability to effectively communicate complex topics to a broad audience
Advanced proficiency in creating written executive materials and mastery in verbal presentation to Executive audiences
Outstanding communication and influencing skills, with the ability connect with individuals throughout all levels of the organization and with external partners and vendors
Exceptional relationship management skills, including demonstrable experience managing through conflict and issue resolution with senior stakeholders
Proven ability to work within teams, manage cross-functional projects, influence executive-level strategic decision-making, and effectively translate technology / cyber risk insights to value-add risk mitigation solutions
Subject matter expert in one or more industry standard risk management frameworks (including ISO27001, COBIT, TOGAF and CRI for example), and an in-depth understanding of technology and cyber risk mitigation strategies
Deep knowledge of products within the coverage area (e.g, Markets, Banking), including a technical understanding of current and emerging trends as well as the ability to apply in-depth understanding of the business impacts of technical contributions
In-depth knowledge of technology and cyber risks and controls across various information system architecture and engineering domains including data protection, identity and access management, vulnerability management, network security, endpoint security, logging and monitoring, incident management, and third-party management

Job Responsibility

Manages internal projects on threat issues that support a variety of participants and stakeholders measuring the effectiveness and comprehensiveness of Citi’s first line defenses
Establishes and oversees the application of compliance and technology and cyber policies and procedures, technology and tools, and governance processes to provide credible challenge for minimizing losses from technology and cyber risks
Independently assesses technology and cyber risks and drive actions to address the root causes that persistently lead to operational risk losses by challenging both historical and proposed practices
Leads independent assurance activities to assess areas of concern including substantive and controls testing
Monitors, evaluates, and challenges Key Risks and associated Key Risk Indicators triggers and thresholds
Identifies potential risks associated with program/project delivery on a technical and detailed level
Leads various second line of defense technology and cyber assessments including risk assessments, control assessments, maturity assessments etc
Assesses technology and cyber risks associated with new initiatives and programs being proposed for implementation
Challenges the design, adequacy and strength of the control environment associated to technology and cyber and recommends actions to ensure the operational risk profile is in line with the technology and cyber risk appetite
Executes ad-hoc activities for the TCCORO organization, including but not limited to: researching and producing materials for presentations of deep dives into selected topics, coordinating deliverables related to audits and examinations, and maintaining associated data for executive reporting

What we offer

Employer paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan contribution of 6% of employee’s pensionable earnings (PPE Program)
Employer paid Private Medical Care Package for employees and Private Medical Care Packages for certain family members available at preferential rates
Employer paid Life Insurance Program for employees and Life Insurance for certain family members available at preferential rates
Employee Assistance Program financed by Employer
Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave
statutory and 2 weeks additional paid paternity leave)
Sport Card for employees subsidised via Social Benefits Fund and Sport Cards for certain family members available at preferential rates
Additional benefits from Company’s Social Benefit Fund, in particular: Holidays Allowance, support for sport and cultural activities, team building events
Additional day off for volunteering
Cafeteria/ flex benefit

Fulltime

Senior Lead, UK Public Affairs

Shopify is seeking a senior leader to direct our Government Affairs work in the ...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

Not provided

Shopify

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or regulatory advocacy in technology, digital services, payments, ecommerce, or an adjacent sector
Deep understanding of UK government and decision-making process, with an established network across Westminster, Whitehall, and key regulators
Ability to engage directly and credibly with UK government and regulatory stakeholders in line with applicable lobbying and transparency requirements
Demonstrated track record of end-to-end ownership and delivery on high-impact UK policy and advocacy outcomes
Strong data literacy and ability to use research, analytics, and merchant stories to strengthen advocacy
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Track record of building strong relationships across government, industry, and civil society to move policy outcomes. Experience managing trade associations and external advisors
Reflexive AI use: you're comfortable leveraging AI tools for drafting, research, and analysis but also know when human judgment, nuance, and stakeholder expertise are essential

Job Responsibility

Develop, lead, and execute Shopify's government affairs and public policy strategy for the United Kingdom, ensuring our priorities are reflected in political, legislative, and public policy initiatives
Be Shopify's lead voice with UK government, Parliament, and the broader policy community: ministers, senior civil servants, MPs, regulators, trade associations, and industry peers
Oversee Shopify's UK trade association memberships and external advisors, keeping advocacy efforts aligned and focused
Lead engagement on priority policy areas affecting Shopify and our merchants, including platform regulation, artificial intelligence, payments and fintech, privacy and data protection, consumer protection, digital trade, and emerging digital policy issues
Coordinate engagement across the UK’s political and regulatory ecosystem, translating Shopify’s policy priorities into relevant government outreach, coalition building, and consultation responses where appropriate
Build strategic engagement with the UK entrepreneurship and SMB ecosystem, enabling founders, retail entrepreneurs, and trade bodies to bring real-world business perspectives into policy discussions affecting commerce and innovation
Develop high-impact, data-driven narratives that translate merchant experience, market realities, and Shopify's strategic priorities into messaging that lands with policymakers
Anticipate regulatory trends, political risks, and policy opportunities
translate them into strategic recommendations that shape Shopify's product, business, and reputation decisions
Brief and advise Shopify's executive team on UK political and regulatory developments and advocacy opportunities

Fulltime

Senior Lead Counsel Director Digital Banking Legal

The Senior Lead Counsel 2 serves as a strategic advisor and subject matter exper...

Location

United States , Irving

Salary:

170000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of relevant legal experience, including financial services and/or in-house roles
Expertise in digital banking, consumer payments, or fintech (including Zelle, Paze, or similar networks)
Strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and payment network rules
Experience supporting digital products and regulatory exams preferred
Proven ability to manage complex matters and deliver practical, business-focused solutions
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills
Active bar license in good standing

Job Responsibility

Provide Citi businesses and functions with legal counsel related to digital consumer capabilities, including consumer payments (Zelle, Paze), digital acquisition, and the Digital Payment Hub
Support strategic initiatives and product/service launches, advising on all aspects of the customer experience and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and network rules
Advise senior management on legal matters, applying deep institutional knowledge and identifying when escalation is required
Deliver advisory services on business decisions in alignment with industry standards, regulatory expectations, and best practices in digital payments and consumer financial services
Serve as a key legal advisor on the Digital Payment Hub, which enables customers to establish and manage multiple types of payments
Provide legal guidance on digital consumer acquisition strategies and related regulatory and compliance considerations
Play a pivotal role in regulatory exams and supervisory engagements involving Citi's digital capabilities, including preparation, response coordination, and issue remediation
Collaborate across lines of business and control functions (e.g., Risk, Compliance, ICRM) to drive coordinated and efficient outcomes
Partner closely with legal peers and stakeholders across geographies to ensure alignment and consistency of approach
Lead workstreams analyzing the impact of emerging and existing laws and regulations affecting digital payments and consumer products

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

Fulltime

Data Governance Foundation Senior Analyst

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global fin...

Location

Poland , Warsaw

Salary:

151920.00 - 258680.00 PLN / Year

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4+ years relevant experience in a Data Governance, Data Management or related area
Strong project management skills
Optimizes work processes by knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
Ability to anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders, while monitoring tight deadlines or unexpected requirement changes
Ability to communicate effectively
Proficient in the use of basic Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience required

Job Responsibility

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
Utilize knowledge in the following areas: Accounting/Financial Reporting, Regulatory Reporting (e.g. Capital, Liquidity, etc.), Trade Lifecycle, Credit Agreements & Facility
Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, facilitating seamless execution through effective meetings and communication
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, proposing innovative solutions and ensuring timely delivery of complex data projects
Champion data quality, lineage, and governance frameworks, independently conducting analyses to develop robust business requirements, manage data issues, and define data quality rules
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
Consult with end users to support defining, and/or integrating processes to align with the enterprise Data Governance roadmap and/or Data Risk and Control framework and taxonomy
Provide technical knowledge to ensure efficient design, development, and implementation of complex projects
Leads system change process from requirements through implementation
Applies good understanding of concepts and procedures within own business analysis area to resolve issues

What we offer

Employer paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan contribution of 6% of employee’s pensionable earnings (PPE Program)
Employer paid Private Medical Care Package for employees and Private Medical Care Packages for certain family members available at preferential rates
Employer paid Life Insurance Program for employees and Life Insurance for certain family members available at preferential rates
Employee Assistance Program financed by Employer
Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave
statutory and 2 weeks additional paid paternity leave)
Sport Card for employees subsidized via Social Benefits Fund and Sport Cards for certain family members available at preferential rates
Additional benefits from Company’s Social Benefit Fund, in particular: Holidays Allowance, support for sport and cultural activities, team building events
Additional day off for volunteering
Cafeteria/ flex benefit – a company benefits system which enables employees to select and purchase benefits offered by a provider and available for employees on the platform

Fulltime

Data Governance Foundation Senior Analyst

The Data Governance Foundation Senior Analyst is responsible for contributing to...

Location

Poland , Warsaw

Salary:

151920.00 - 258680.00 PLN / Year

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4+ years relevant experience in a Data Governance, Data Management or related area
Strong project management skills
Optimizes work processes by knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
Ability to anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders, while monitoring tight deadlines or unexpected requirement changes
Ability to communicate effectively
Proficient in the use of basic Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience required

Job Responsibility

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
Utilize knowledge in Accounting/Financial Reporting, Regulatory Reporting (e.g. Capital, Liquidity, etc.), Trade Lifecycle, Credit Agreements & Facility
Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, facilitating seamless execution through effective meetings and communication
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, proposing innovative solutions and ensuring timely delivery of complex data projects
Champion data quality, lineage, and governance frameworks, independently conducting analyses to develop robust business requirements, manage data issues, and define data quality rules
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
Consult with end users to support defining, and/or integrating processes to align with the enterprise Data Governance roadmap and/or Data Risk and Control framework and taxonomy
Provide technical knowledge to ensure efficient design, development, and implementation of complex projects
Leads system change process from requirements through implementation
Applies good understanding of concepts and procedures within own business analysis area to resolve issues

What we offer

Employer paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan contribution of 6% of employee’s pensionable earnings (PPE Program)
Employer paid Private Medical Care Package for employees and Private Medical Care Packages for certain family members available at preferential rates
Employer paid Life Insurance Program for employees and Life Insurance for certain family members available at preferential rates
Employee Assistance Program financed by Employer
Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave
statutory and 2 weeks additional paid paternity leave)
Sport Card for employees subsidized via Social Benefits Fund and Sport Cards for certain family members available at preferential rates
Additional benefits from Company’s Social Benefit Fund, in particular: Holidays Allowance, support for sport and cultural activities, team building events
Additional day off for volunteering
Cafeteria/ flex benefit – a company benefits system which enables employees to select and purchase benefits offered by a provider and available for employees on the platform

Fulltime

Loan & Payments Product Lead

We’re embarking on a once in a career opportunity to build the UK’s largest mobi...

Location

United Kingdom , Newbury

Salary:

Not provided

Vodafone

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Significant experience working with product, financial operations, payments, lending, or related financial services platforms
Strong understanding of loan servicing, payment processing, settlement flows, reconciliations, and financial control environments
Proven ability to turn complex business, regulatory, and financial requirements into clear product deliverables and platform rules
Advanced analytical capability, with confidence interpreting complex data, understanding system interactions, and diagnosing multi system behaviour
A track record of influencing technology and operational teams to deliver cross functional outcomes at pace
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and translate technical detail into clear, accessible language
Solid knowledge of lending, payments, and consumer finance regulation, with an appreciation of associated compliance obligations

Job Responsibility

Lead the vision, roadmap, and evolution of our enterprise Loan Management Platform, ensuring it remains stable, compliant, and future ready
Translate business strategy into a clear platform direction and prioritised backlog that elevates customer experience, financial accuracy, and operational performance
Oversee the full lifecycle of loan and payment capabilities—from requirements and design standards to controls, documentation, and in life optimisation
Act as a key strategic partner across Technology, Finance, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Billing, and Digital to drive aligned, high quality delivery
Define and govern platform rules, workflows, and logic to ensure accuracy, auditability, and regulatory confidence
Analyse platform behaviour, data flows, and operational processes to uncover root causes, resolve defects, and identify opportunities for improvement
Lead workflow and control redesign to increase automation, reduce manual effort, and strengthen financial control capability
Drive UAT strategy and performance monitoring, using data led insights to validate change, track KPIs, and inform future investment decisions

What we offer

Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
up to 28 days off plus bank holidays
paid time for charity work
discounts
vouchers
pension plan
learning tools
parental leave policies

Fulltime

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