Markets Data Risk BAU Controls Analyst

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 94,960 - 142,440; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Markets Data Risk BAU Controls Analyst to help implement and monitor data controls within the Markets Data Risk team. This position focuses on quantifying data risk across markets business using advanced quantitative techniques.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in market risk management and possess strong analytical and communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree is required; CFA or FRM certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Market Risk Management or related fields.
• Experience in designing key controls in trading environments.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement risk data controls to measure risk KPIs.
• Execute markets data risk controls for use cases like FRTB.
• Drive improvements in risk control KPIs.

Skills

Market Risk Management

Product Control

Data Storytelling

Analytical Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

CFA or FRM certification

Tools

Excel

Python

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Markets Data Risk BAU Controls Analyst

Location(s): Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Job Type: Hybrid

Posted: Mar. 18, 2026

Job Overview

The Markets Data Risk team is looking for a Lead Risk Analyst – VP to help implement, execute and monitor the 1st Line of Defense (1LOD) data controls for Markets Business.

This role is within the Markets Data Risk function responsible for managing and quantifying data risk across various critical use cases for Markets business. The role is specifically with BaU risk control team which designs, operates and facilitates 1st Line controls on a periodic basis.

The team works closely with Global Markets Trading Businesses, In-Business Risk (IBR), Global Market Risk (GMR), and Finance in building 1st Line of Defense (1LOD) data controls, managing data risk, and implementing data quality issue management and governance with automated data analytics across processes and activities. In that capacity it overlaps with critical programs such as Price Risk, Standardized Approach for calculating Counterparty Credit Risk under Basel regulations (SA-CCR) and Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) and Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA).

The role specifically requires prior knowledge of market products (rates, credit, equity etc.) across one or more asset classes and associated risk processes with first- and second-line risk management such as market risk, counterparty credit risk, or valuation risk etc.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and operate daily or period risk data controls to measure risk KPIs, analyze business metrics, escalates data quality issues in a timely and well-articulated manner, and lead issue remediation.
• Execute specific sets of markets data risk controls periodically for one or more use cases (e.g. FRTB, SA-CCR) to monitor business KPIs as well as identify opportunities for control enhancements as per markets business priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continual and incremental risk improvements in control KPIs and effectiveness, leveraging market products and risk knowledge to quantify and mitigate data risk for markets business.
• Use a design mindset to understand the root cause of DQ issues impacting business and risk KPIs, proposing remediation in alignment with end-to-end data flows and target state solutions.
• Act as SME in market products and risk domain to articulate business value-add solutions in collaboration with stakeholders to facilitate decision making processes.
• Support regulatory and Internal Audit engagements, identify necessary corrective actions and facilitate remediation, ensuring timely response and delivery.

Qualifications & Skills

• 8+ years of experience in relevant fields of Market Risk Management, Product Control or product valuation specialist with First Line and/or Second Line experience or in an associated consulting role.
• Significant experience with designing and monitoring key controls in a markets trading environment.
• Strong controls mindset, identifying and mitigating risks, communicating and escalating concerns.
• Strong data storytelling skills by crafting compelling narratives using data and monitoring controls.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels, develop strong partnerships, and present complex information clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Robust analytical problem-solving abilities and a high level of integrity to deal with highly confidential data.
• Experience dealing with regulators, Audit, Compliance, and other risk and control functions.
• Proficient with Excel; use of Python, SQL, Tableau, and other digital tools is a plus.
• Self-starting with proven ability to hit the ground running.
• Ability to handle complexity, ambiguity and a fast changing, often demanding work environment.

Education

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience; Master degree a plus.
• CFA, FRM or related certification is a plus.

Salary Range

$94,960.00 - $142,440.00

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