Citigroup - Irving, TX

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Irving, TX
10,001+ employees
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Information Architect/Data Architect position is a senior role within the Information Services Group (ISG) Data Engineering organization at Citi. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive hands-on experience in developing various data models, including Conceptual, Logical, Message, and Physical Data Models specifically for Wholesale Lending technology. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in creating large-scale data models that cater to multiple lines of business. The primary focus of this position is to develop strategic, state-of-the-art solutions utilizing agile methodologies, microservices, and integration with various applications and services. As a Data Architect, you will be recognized as a technical authority within the business, contributing to the directional strategy by applying your expertise to the job and the broader business context. You will be responsible for identifying data and information needs for the wholesale lending business of the Institutional Clients Group (ICG), developing architecture and strategy, and designing a blueprint for information architecture that aligns with the renewed business strategy. This role also involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including business leads, operations, subject matter experts (SMEs), technologists, and governance teams to ensure that data standards are incorporated and a governance model is implemented. In addition to technical responsibilities, you will provide leadership and guidance to junior team members, influence and negotiate with senior leaders across functions, and communicate effectively with external parties as necessary. A passion for working with data, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, is essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

  • Identify data and information needs for wholesale lending business of ICG
  • Develop architecture, strategy, planning, and problem-solving solutions on an enterprise level
  • Design and maintain blueprint of the information architecture, data integrations and controls aligned to the renewed business strategy
  • Develop conceptual, logical, message, physical models and metadata solutions using Magic Draw and UML, and validate the models with Spec-by-examples (SBEs)
  • Define model and rationalize target state architecture, socialize with key stakeholders and conduct walkthrough
  • Unify data concepts across disparate front office, credit risk, servicing and reporting functions of ICG
  • Determine database structural requirements by analyzing client operations, applications and data from existing systems
  • Participate in requirement engineering and working groups and collaborate with business leads, operations, SMEs, technologists and governance teams
  • Collaborate with Enterprise, Sector and Federated architecture team and adopt recommendations
  • Incorporate data standards and implement governance model
  • Develop data flows, ownership matrixes and data lineage
  • Implement physical data model, contribute to the system and operational design, carry out optimization for usability and performance
  • Provide leadership and guidance to junior team members
  • Influence and negotiate with senior leaders across functions, as well as communicate with external parties as necessary

Requirements

  • 6-10 years hands-on experience in Data Architecture, Data Science and/or Data Modeling expertise
  • Hands-on experience in developing large complex data models and building complex IT systems
  • Experience in Capital Markets/Banking/Retail/Pharmaceutical domains
  • Financial Industry knowledge in commercial banking, capital and investment banking and markets is a plus
  • Strong experience in relational modeling, UML modeling and metadata management tools, OLAP/OLTP/Reporting
  • Experience in Modeling and architecture tools such as Magic Draw, Ewin, Enterprise Architect is a must
  • Experience in programming will be preferred
  • Expertise in Data Management methodologies involving architecture, modeling, storage, security
  • Good understanding of data governance - defining strategy, developing goals, principles and policies
  • Demonstrated influencing, facilitation and partnering skills
  • Track record of interfacing with and presenting results to senior management
  • Analytical, flexible, team-oriented and have good interpersonal/communication skills

Nice-to-haves

  • Certification in Data Architecture / Modeling is a plus

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off packages including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays
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