Master and Reference Data Strategy Lead Analyst - VP - Hybrid

IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis); Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a Master and Reference Data Strategy Lead Analyst in Tampa. The role involves executing data governance strategies and ensuring data quality across business processes. Candidates should possess significant experience in data management, with a focus on the banking industry, coupled with strong project management and analytical skills. This full-time position offers competitive compensation with a focus on collaboration and effective communication within teams.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 6 - 10 years relevant experience, preferably in Banking or Finance.
• Experience in Master and Reference Data domains with demonstrated skills in data quality and governance.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Track and resolve issues involving Master and Reference Data quality.
• Work with business process owners to evaluate data process flows.
• Provide status updates to stakeholders regarding data quality initiatives.

Skills

Data governance

Process analysis

Data analysis

Project management

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's/University degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Master and Reference Data Strategy Lead Analyst will partner with lines of business and global functions to execute the Reference Data adoption strategy focused on the Party and Account domains. This position requires an understanding of enterprise data capabilities as well as their practical application across functions in a large financial services organization

Responsibilities:

• Track and facilitate the resolution of issues involving Master and Reference Data use and quality

• Work with business process owners across the enterprise to capture and evaluate Party and Account data process flows, identify pain points and find inflight initiatives to remediate reported data quality issues

• Participate in defining and establishing appropriate data guidelines and fixing issues at source

• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders to assess progress of initiatives

• Facilitate day to day activities to drive key program/project deliverables and interdependencies to ensure execution

• Support adoption of guidelines and capabilities so that they are consistent, enterprise-wide

• Monitor and report data quality metrics

Qualifications:

• 6 -10 years relevant experience, Banking or Finance industry preferred

• Technical Expertise: Prior experience with Master and Reference Data domains e.g., Party/Customer, Account, Product etc.data quality and data governance. Demonstrated process analysis and data analysis skills in Master and Reference data for party and account domains in financial / banking industry, a strong understanding of various project management methodologies and tools, the ability to monitor tight deadlines and / or unexpected requirement changes, and proficiency in the use of basic Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Collaboration: Effective collaborator, by being able to build relationship and partnerships with others to meet shared objectives as well as communicating effectively and in a way that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

• Project Management: Experience in managing and implementing successful projects as well as strong analytic and problem-solving skills

• Self-Starter:High degree of initiative and personal accountability, self-starter and highly motivated

• Communications:Strong documentation skills

Education:

• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred
  
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Job Family Group:

Data Governance

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Job Family:

Master and Reference Data Strategy

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Tampa Florida United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$113,840.00 - $170,760.00

In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

May 20, 2025

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