Data Governance Lead Analyst in Belfast

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The Data Governance Lead Analyst 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
• 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.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with multiple teams to implement relevant Data Governance policies and/or Data Risk and Control framework
• Provide expertise on Data Governance and/or Data Risk and Controls framework including design, effectiveness, performance monitoring and self-assessment processes
• Oversight and analysis of data-related issues, tracking of ownership and target dates and associated metrics and reporting
• Support and coordinate with business lines and global functions on enterprise Data Governance strategy roll out, including new Data risk taxonomy and associated changes to key risk indicators and control framework
• Gather and synthesize metrics on existing Data Governance and/or Data Risk and Controls principles, policies, practices and standards, e.g., understanding industry best practices
• Produce recommendations for enterprise-wide guiding principles, policies, processes and practices
• Determine requirements for and prioritize development of new enterprise-wide principles, policies, processes and practices as needed
• Develop and manage approach for measuring adoption of principles, policies, processes and practices

Qualifications:

• 6-10 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 develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred

What we’ll provide you: 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), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits, Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive. Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.