Senior Data Governance Lead - SVP

Citi; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in Northern Ireland seeks a Data Governance professional to lead compliance and data management strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance, excellent communication skills, and a Bachelor’s degree. This full-time position offers opportunities for hybrid work. Join a team committed to redefining financial services.

Qualifications

• Experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or a related area in finance.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage policy adoption plans and compliance metrics.
• Analyze and document business needs and requirements.
• Support key Data Transformation projects.
• Capture requirements and manage the lifecycle of metrics.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Management

Process Engineering

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with partners to lead in establishing, managing and implementing policy adoption plans, compliance metrics, communications and training
• 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
• Lead activities to ensure roles and responsibilities related to data are understood and implemented across businesses
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely execution of milestones, provide reporting of potential risks to delivery, and incorporate milestone reporting and changes
• Capture requirements, develop delivery plans and manage the entire lifecycle of metrics and report production
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

• 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

Education

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

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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