Data Governance Lead Analyst

Citigroup Inc.; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Data Governance Lead Analyst in Belfast. This role focuses on creating and modifying the Enterprise Data Governance Strategy, managing data-related issues, and implementing governance policies. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of relevant experience, advanced project management skills, and strong communication abilities. This position offers competitive benefits and a hybrid work model up to two days a week from home.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Discretional annual performance-related bonus

Private Medical Care & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in Data Governance or related area.
• Advanced understanding of Project Management methodologies.
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage tight deadlines.
• Effective communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams to implement Data Governance policies.
• Provide expertise on Data Governance framework.
• Analyze data-related issues and track ownership.
• Support business lines on Data Governance strategy roll out.
• Produce recommendations for enterprise-wide guiding principles.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Management

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.

The Data Governance Lead Analyst is responsible for contributing to the directional strategy and assisting in creation and modification of Enterprise Data Governance Strategy, and/or Data Risk and Control Framework and Data Risk Taxonomy. The focus of this role may be on one or more of the following areas: assisting in identification, measurement and reporting, data policy adoption and compliance, data controls framework performance and issue management process, and regulatory and audit response and action tracking.

This role requires someone who is dynamic, flexible, and can easily respond to quickly changing needs. The candidate must have the ability to handle ambiguity and complexity and be able to deliver on multiple responsibilities. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others.

Responsibilities

• Partner with multiple teams to implement relevant Data Governance policies and/or Data Risk and Control framework
• Provide expertise on Data Governance and/or Data Risk and Controls framework including design, effectiveness, performance monitoring and self-assessment processes
• Oversight and analysis of data-related issues, tracking of ownership and target dates and associated metrics and reporting
• Support and coordinate with business lines and global functions on enterprise Data Governance strategy roll out, including new Data risk taxonomy and associated changes to key risk indicators and control framework
• Gather and synthesize metrics on existing Data Governance and/or Data Risk and Controls principles, policies, practices and standards, e.g., understanding industry best practices
• Produce recommendations for enterprise-wide guiding principles, policies, processes and practices
• Determine requirements for and prioritize development of new enterprise-wide principles, policies, processes and practices as needed
• Develop and manage approach for measuring adoption of principles, policies, processes and practices

Qualifications

• 6-10 years relevant experience in a Data Governance/ Data Management/ Process Engineering or related area
• Advanced understanding of Project Management methodologies and tools
• Requires basic commercial awareness
• Ability to monitor tight deadlines or unexpected requirement changes, with the ability to anticipate and balance needs of multiple stakeholders
• Ability to communicate effectively to develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

Education

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

What we’ll provide you

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Visit ourGlobal Benefitspage to learn more.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

Job Family Group

Data Governance

Job Family

Data Governance Foundation

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Constructive Debate, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Internal Controls, Management Reporting, Policy and Procedure, Program Management, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Management.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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