Citi: Controller Data Transformation Lead Analyst – Data Strategy (Vp)

The Controllers Data team is responsible for the implementation of enhancements to Citis Data Operating Model (DOM) in relation to data consumed or produced by the Controllers organization.

The team is responsible for understanding the concerns of the stakeholders within the Controllers organization relative to data quality and availability to assess required solutions to address those issues ensuring to coordinate closely with both internal and external stakeholders.

They are engaged in efforts to remediate the issues through engagement with resolution teams, bridging the gap between the technology teams and the business teams.

The focus will be to satisfy the data needs of the Controllers organization with data that is high quality and fit for purpose.

The Controllers Data team will execute activities in support of Finance Transformation Plan sections for data management and remediation to support data consumption, data production, adjustment reduction and other remediation efforts.

This position will be a lead analyst role within the team who will be responsible for the operationalization of data management standards for data produced and consumed by the Controllers organization.

This role will be involved in supporting the data management implementation including defining requirements, supporting implementation, and facilitating consumption of data.

Additionally, the role will require coordination with stakeholders in the Controllers organization and other stakeholders across Citi.

The individual in this role will focus on data strategy for the Controllers organization, including assessment of use case scope and risk reduction metrics, engagement with Finance architecture planning to design and implement enhanced data delivery & provisioning platforms,and collaboration with the strategic ledger implementation initiatives.

ResponsibilitiesEngage with counterparts across Controllers, with upstream data providers, and with consumers of Controllers owned data to understand requirements for data consumption and productionParticipate in the design and implementation of strategic solutions to enhance the data delivery and provisioning platforms for ControllersAssess requirements for data delivery within the Controllers architecture to formulate implementation strategies for data delivery enhancementsCoordinate the development of risk reduction metrics and define mechanisms for calculation to evidence improvements through the progression of the data programSupport the implementation of data management initiatives across Citi to ensure the needs of Controllers are met and that the data is fit for purpose.Contribute to development and maintenance of data lineage, process maps, data concepts and glossariesFacilitate the transition of data consumption from existing models to the enhanced data management framework, including defining consumption points, trusted sources, and technology enablersParticipate in the development of data quality rules and metrics, including dashboards, KPIs, and other measurements of successFacilitate or contribute to status meetings (recurring and ad-hoc) with required stakeholder communities (including senior management) by preparing materials and updates, summarizing issues and risks, defining agreed action items and next stepsCreate project artifacts including, but not limited to: business and functional requirements, user acceptance test plans, and operational readiness documents Minimum QualificationsBachelors degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Data Management or related field is required.5+ years working in the financial services industry, financial data management, or financial data remediation is requiredOutstanding analytical, strategic and problem-solving skills with ability to break challenges into component partsStrong written and verbal communications skillsStrong interpersonal skills, with evidence of working in collaboration across large organizations, including a proactive and ‘no surprises’ approach in communicating issues/requestsAbility to lead and drive change through creative thinking and pragmatismAbility to manage multiple activities simultaneously and plan / prioritize appropriatelyAbility to work with stakeholders to elicit and formally define their requirementsAbility to understand the strategic direction and translate to the delivery of successful results in a complex and cross-functional organizationStrong ability to extract information by questioning, active listening, and interviewingProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Preferred QualificationsMBA or other advanced degree is a plus.Broad experience of Finance or Operational/Technology function within Banking organization is preferredExperience supporting transformation projects and organizational change initiatives a plusDemonstrated experience working with financial products life cycles and associated data needs preferredExperience with controller functions, financial books & records, and/or regulatory reporting is a plusExperience in data governance programs with knowledge of data governance principles and practices is a plusPractical experience of data management, data remediation, front to back system data flows, data handling, transmission, aggregation and/or data modelling is a plusProgram and project management skills that include both Waterfall and Agile e.G.

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