Data Governance Foundation Lead Analyst

The Data Governance Foundation Lead Analyst (C13) is responsible for contributing to the directional strategy and assisting in creation and modification of Enterprise Data Governance Strategy, and/or Data Risk and Control Framework and Data Risk Taxonomy. The focus of this role may be on one or more of the following areas: assisting in identification, measurement and reporting, data policy adoption and compliance, data controls framework performance and issue management process, and regulatory and audit response and action tracking. This role requires someone who is dynamic, flexible, and can easily respond to quickly changing needs. The candidate must have the ability to handle ambiguity and complexity and be able to deliver on multiple responsibilities. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others.

Strategic Data Leadership: Contribute to the day-to-day execution and adoption of Citi's Data Transformation Plan, guiding data initiatives from concept to implementation. Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a trusted subject matter expert within Banking, specifically Wholesale Lending for planning and analysis of project deliverables and processes, liaising with multiple teams. Strong knowledge in the following areas: Accounting/Financial Reporting Regulatory Reporting (e.g. Capital, Liquidity, etc.) Trade Lifecycle Credit Agreements & Facility Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, facilitating seamless execution through effective meetings and communication. Project & Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, proposing innovative solutions and ensuring timely delivery of complex data projects. Data Governance & Quality Assurance: Champion data quality, lineage, and governance frameworks, independently conducting analyses to develop robust business requirements, manage data issues, and define data quality rules. Data Analysis - Analyze banking and financial data (deposits, credit/debit cards, payments, etc). Write complex SQL queries, profile data, and support data modeling. Collaborate with SMEs, Data Architects, Product Owners, and technical teams to deliver data-driven solutions. 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. Collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely execution of milestones, provide reporting of potential risks to delivery, and incorporate milestone reporting and changes. Captures 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. Qualifications :  6+ years relevant experience in a Data Governance/ Data Management/ Process Engineering or related area Advanced understanding of Project Management methodologies and tools Requires basic commercial awareness Ability to monitor tight deadlines or unexpected requirement changes, with the ability to anticipate and balance needs of multiple stakeholders Ability to communicate effectively to