Operational Risk Sr Officer I – ORM Data & Technology, Senior Vice President

Citi; Getzville (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Citi is seeking a senior Data Governance Foundation leader in Getzville, NY, to drive the enterprise governance strategy, policy adoption, and risk controls. The role requires steering cross‑functional collaboration with senior stakeholders and ensuring alignment with Data Governance standards across the organization.

This position emphasizes strong communication, policy implementation, and risk management, with a focus on delivering robust data governance outcomes and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Banking or Finance data governance/management.
• Strong written and verbal communication to guide senior stakeholders.
• Experience with policy adoption, compliance metrics and data risk considerations.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with partners to lead policy adoption plans and training.
• Lead business analysis to align requirements with Data Governance standards.
• Establish Data Governance/Data Risk standards in line with Enterprise Chief Data Office.
• Support Data Transformation projects as Subject Matter Expert in data policies.
• Ensure roles/responsibilities for data are understood and implemented.
• Provide milestone reporting and risk flags to delivery teams.
• Capture requirements and manage delivery plans and metrics lifecycles.
• Assess risk in business decisions and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Management

Policy and Regulation

Education

Bachelor's/University degree

Job description

The Data Governance Foundation Sr Lead Analyst is responsible for leading activities that contribute to the definition of the Enterprise Data Governance Strategy, and/or Data Risk and Control Framework and Data Risk Taxonomy, and plays a critical role in leading activities to support implementation of the Data Governance Policy/Data Risk and Control framework.

This job requires excellent communication skills needed to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required to guide and influence others, in particular, colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Accountable for significant direct business results or authoritative advice regarding the operations of the business.

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, develops delivery plans and manages 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.

Recommended Qualifications:

• 10+ years of 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
• 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.

Job Family Group:

Data Governance

Job Family:

Data Governance Foundation

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Getzville New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$125,200.00 - $187,800.00

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.

Most Relevant Skills

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

Other Relevant Skills

Credible Challenge, Data Analysis, Laws and Regulations, Policy and Procedure, Referral and Escalation, Risk Identification and Assessment, Risk Remediation.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Nov 13, 2026

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