In-Business Risk 1LOD Group Manager, Senior Vice President Greater London, United Kingdom Area

Citi Markets Data Risk is looking for a Data Strategy Execution Manager, Senior Vice President supporting the Markets Data Risk and Price Risk Data Transformation initiatives.

Overview

The role will be part of the Markets Data Risk Execution team within Markets COO, as a first line cross-asset risk and control function, which designs, operates and facilitates controls to manage the operational risk, valuation risk and governance components of managing quality of Markets data quality risk.

The team works closely with Global Markets Trading Businesses, In-Business Risk (IBR), Finance and 2LoD in building and managing 1LoD data controls and implementing data quality issue management and governance across processes and activities within Price Risk, SA-CCR and FRTB-SA and FRTB-SA CVA.

Responsibilities:

Lead and drive hands-on execution of strategic deliverables aligned to designed target state control framework within Markets Data Risk and Price Risk (i.e. trade population and attributes, market data, business hierarchy, product hierarchy, pricing environments) including data analysis, business analysis, practical testing and implementation

Familiarization with data quality issues aligned with that data set including end to end data flows and controls and ensure these are addressed in the defined target state solution with robust controls

Provide meaningful insight on data analysis performed to support timely decision-making where required

Identify issues and collaborate with stakeholders to agree solutions that can be delivered across asset classes to ensure consistency of approach across Citi Markets and CTI

Perform control gap assessments and identify enhancements needed

Lead/participate in working groups/scrums with stakeholders and technology partners to manage the delivery within the agreed timeline(s)

Influences strategic direction and provides feedback with respect to initiative or program creation, alignment to business goals, stakeholder management, executive communications

Delivery will require articulation of best practice and industry standards and application of these to the Citi business model and infrastructure

Work with management and colleagues to promote a strong risk and control culture.

Escalate concerns and issues to senior leadership, independent risk management and management committees

Preparation of formal update communications to senior management, governance forums and external regulator

Skills & Experience

Significant experience as a Data/Business Analyst including trade data controls and data analysis

Ability to analyze large data sets and recommend ways to improve quality, controls, and efficiency

Relevant industry experience of Data, Technology, Market Risk Management, Product Control or product valuation specialist with First Line and/or Second Line experience or in an associated consulting role

Robust understanding of typical data structures and knowledge on financial products

Strong experience in Financial Services including in working in a Front Office environment and / or extensive interaction with FO

Business analysis and change management expertise in delivering complex solutions are essential (preferably including proficiency with project management tools such as JIRA, MS Project)

Must be proficient with Excel, use of SQL and other digital tools would be a significant plus

Good knowledge of data used in Price Risk processes (trade, market data, reference data), data governance and lineage – experience in operationalizing golden sources of data

Self-starter with proven ability to hit the ground running

Ability to handle complexity, ambiguity and a fast changing, often demanding work environment

Excellent oral and written communications skills; must be articulate and persuasive with the judgement and authority to provide insightful commentary to senior stakeholders

Ability to drive change to business practices by working effectively across a global organization

Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree

Job Family Group:

Risk Management

Job Family:

In-Business Risk

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Controls Lifecycle, Credible Challenge, Governance, Policy, Procedure, and Regulation, Risk Management Lifecycle.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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