Citi · 21 hours ago
Master and Reference Data Senior Lead
New York New York United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$177K/yr - $265K/yr
10+ years expCiti, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries. The Master and Reference Data Senior Lead is responsible for defining and guiding the technical execution of data quality and governance processes, ensuring a unified enterprise-wide approach to Master and Reference Data.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Define and guide the technical execution of the target state architecture for the data users across the enterprise
Develop and maintain partnerships across all lines of business to assess the current Reference and Master Data quality, data governance processes and platforms
Define, establish, and implement the Reference Data Management adoption strategy and framework for the federated functions and lines of business for specific domains
Perform gap analysis and continuous improvement of current state and Master and Reference Data quality, data governance process and platforms
Close collaboration with data governance and data stewards for adoption of policies, controls, and programs to ensure the enterprise data is accurate, complete, secure, and reliable
Define target state and prioritize integration and adoption strategy for all constituent domains, processes and systems
Define metrics-driven transformational priorities for Master and Reference Data domain
Collaborate with Data Modelers across the firm (multiple data domains and functions) to drive appropriate alignment, specifically with Citi Data Standards
Program manage the delivery of Reference and Master Data capabilities
Identify and expedite resolution of issues through to root cause analysis and continuous improvement practices
Accountable for the design and management of the Reference Data Strategy online platforms including Teams, SharePoint, Confluence
Qualification
Required
10+ years relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in the disciplines of Data Governance, and Master and Reference Data management
Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
Experience in defining and implementing solutions using technology, operational processes or digital tools
Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
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
Attention to detail is a must, with excellent verbal, written and relationship skills to be used to interact with a global group
Collaborates effectively by building partnerships and working well with others to meet shared objectives
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
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
Bachelor's/University degree
Preferred
Banking or Finance industry preferred
Deep SME in Securities and Pricing Reference data with experience in supporting the business needs across Lines of Business (Markets, Securities, Asset & Wealth Management) and Corporate Functions (Compliance, Finance, Risk) preferred
People Manager experience preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays
Company
Citi
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10001+ employees
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