Data Governance Foundation Lead Analyst , Vice President

Citi Group; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial wellbeing

Work-life balance

Job summary

Citi is seeking an experienced Data Governance professional in Mumbai to strengthen enterprise-wide data quality and accountability. You will partner with multiple teams, design and monitor governance and risk frameworks, and deliver analytics and reports that inform risk managers.

The role involves managing data issues, supporting regulatory projects, and applying advanced analytics to governance practice. A hybrid work model is offered with in-office days and remote work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data governance or related fields.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to handle shifting priorities and tight deadlines with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and diplomacy to influence across functions.
• Comfort with ambiguity and complexity while managing multiple tasks.
• Basic commercial awareness to link governance work to business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Citi teams to apply data governance policies and risk frameworks.
• Advise on design and monitoring of governance and risk frameworks.
• Create analytics, visualizations, and reports for risk managers.
• Acquire and consolidate risk data ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Track data issues from identification to resolution with owners and dates.
• Support regulatory projects by defining requirements and testing solutions.
• Analyze end-to-end processes to identify gaps and improve controls.
• Apply ML and NLP techniques to improve governance practices.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Process engineering

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Ambiguity tolerance

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams across Citi to implement data governance policies and risk control frameworks that strengthen enterprise-wide data quality and accountability.


• Advise on the design, effectiveness, and performance monitoring of Citi's Data Governance and Data Risk and Controls framework.


• Build regular and ad hoc analytics, visualizations, and reports that give risk managers clear insight into operational risk data.


• Acquire and consolidate operational risk data to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timely delivery to stakeholders.


• Track data-related issues from identification through resolution, including ownership, target dates, and reporting metrics.


• Support regulatory projects by defining business requirements, conducting analysis, and testing proposed solutions.


• Analyze end-to-end processes to identify gaps and recommend efficient solutions that maintain strong controls.


• Apply data analytics, machine learning, and natural language processing techniques to drive innovation in data governance practices.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 8+ of experience in data governance, data management, process engineering, or a related field.


• Working knowledge of project management methodologies and tools to plan and track delivery.


• Ability to manage shifting priorities and tight deadlines while balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.


• Strong communication and diplomacy skills to influence and align stakeholders across functions.


• Comfort working through ambiguity and complexity while managing multiple responsibilities at once.


• Basic commercial awareness to connect data governance work to broader business priorities.


• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.

What We Offer

Joining Citi's Data Governance team means playing a direct role in how one of the world's leading financial institutions manages risk, data quality, and regulatory compliance at scale.

Work in a hybrid model with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week.

Benefits

• Benefit from resources that support financial wellbeing, family needs, and work-life balance.

-Working Environment: office setting, minimal travelling and working hours in the office may be required during projects.

- Effort: minimal physical effort required. High levels of prolonged and intense concentration may be required in front of computer.

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Time Type: Full time