Markets Data Execution in London

Citi Markets Data Risk is looking for a Data Strategy Execution SVP, supporting the Markets Data Risk and Price Risk Data Transformation initiatives.

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.

The role will require knowledge of Markets and Price Risk processes across first and second line risk management and Product/Valuation control, as well as change skills to define, organise and coordinate a strategic program of work across businesses and regions. Successful execution will require collaborating with cross‐functional stakeholders within Traders, Markets Risk and Control, Quants, Technology, Risk Management and Finance. The program covers all asset classes. It will involve collaboration with stakeholder groups to define a best‐in‐class target state, with a robust control framework as well as a set of practical actions to achieve this.

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.
• Familiarize 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.
• Deliver 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.
• Prepare formal update communications to senior management, governance forums and external regulator.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience as a Data/Business Analyst including trade data controls and data analysis.
• Ability to analyse 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 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).
• 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 operationalising 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; 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 organisation.

Education

• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Master's degree.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.