Markets Data Risk Senior Lead Analyst - Senior Vice President in City of Westminster

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Vice President (SVP) to fill a global role that is central to our Global Markets & Markets Operations data strategy. The successful candidate will lead our data controls assessment and risk management initiatives, acting as the foremost authority on data risk. You will be responsible for the strategic evaluation, design, and continuous improvement of the data control framework within the Markets division. This role requires a leader who can assess control effectiveness, foster a risk‑mitigation culture, and provide expert guidance to senior business leaders to proactively manage data‑related risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead rigorous, top‑down assessments of data controls across all Markets processes to identify weaknesses and gaps.
• Own and refine the Risk & Control Self‑Assessment (RCSA)/Manager Control Assessments (MCA) for Markets Data.
• Design robust data controls to mitigate identified risks.
• Evolve and enhance the Markets Data Risk Appetite framework, defining standards for inherent risk, control effectiveness, and residual risk tolerance.
• Drive implementation of new data controls within existing governance frameworks and operational workflows.
• Develop key data quality metrics (KRIs/KPIs) and deliver insightful reports on control effectiveness and the overall risk landscape to senior management.
• Serve as the organization's senior expert on data risk and controls, acting as the primary liaison between Data Managers, Process Owners, and senior leadership, and using exceptional influencing skills to drive complex, cross‑functional control improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Significant senior‑level experience in risk management, data governance, or internal audit within the financial services industry.
• Deep understanding of a Markets business, including complex traded products, end‑to‑end trade lifecycles, and associated data flows.
• Proven, in‑depth expertise in the design, implementation, and assessment of risk and control frameworks, including hands‑on experience with RCSA/MCA processes.
• Comprehensive understanding of data's role in business decisions, risk management, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to analyze data lineage and architecture.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills with a demonstrated ability to present data‑driven narratives to senior stakeholders.
• Track record of developing and implementing long‑term strategies that deliver measurable improvements in control effectiveness and risk reduction.
• Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Constructive Debate, Escalation Management, Issue Management, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Stakeholder Management.

Benefits & Culture

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure.
• Discretionary annual performance‑related bonus.
• Private medical insurance packages to suit personal circumstances.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pension Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends.
• Access to an array of learning and development resources.

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. You will have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and make a real impact. By joining Citi, you become part of a global organisation that serves as a trusted partner to our clients, responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed).