Master and Reference Data Owner Senior Group Manager (Hybrid)

$170,000 - $300,000/Yr

Citigroup - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Data Owner Senior Group Manager is a senior-level professional responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations, laws, and Citi policies to manage data risk. This role involves defining the strategy and operationalizing data ownership for Master & Reference Data (MRD) within the Services, Markets, and Client (SM&C) data organizations. The individual will collaborate with various stakeholders to provide certified data that meets organizational requirements and will lead a team to implement data governance practices effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Ownership for Master & Reference Data domains within Services, Markets, and Client data organizations.
• Report into the SM&C MRD Data Lead and provide support across Services, Markets, and Client businesses.
• Manage a team of senior professional data owners to deliver data solutions and educate stakeholders on data ownership obligations.
• Define and operationalize an MRD operating model influencing senior stakeholders in Operations, Technology, and Business.
• Drive strategic decisions on data governance strategy with senior data leaders to fulfill obligations in the Citi Data Governance Policy.
• Monitor strategic controls and governance of MRD authoritative sources and chair a senior governance forum.
• Partner with MRD transformation leads to ensure alignment with MRD Consent Order commitments.
• Contribute to decisions on issues that impact company revenues and operations.
• Lead efforts to identify end-to-end data flow and ensure compliance with new policies and standards.
• Create effective presentations for various audience types, including the Citigroup Board and Executive Management Team.
• Align key data capabilities with data and system process flows.
• Prioritize Data Concerns and report Data Quality issues through Citi's management process.
• Develop metrics and key performance indicators associated with data quality and controls.
• Ensure sound program/project management for the entire Data portfolio in partnership with the Program Management Office.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience, including 8-10+ years' managerial experience.
• Experience in defining and implementing data management, data capabilities, analytics, and information management.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate future possibilities into breakthrough strategies.
• Understanding of all aspects of Data Management, including Data Lineage, Metadata, Data Quality, Data Remediation, and Issue Management.
• Effective communication skills to convey understanding of unique audience needs and drive consensus.
• Experience in leading change in large organizations and managing resistance.
• Ability to manage through ambiguity and solve complex problems.
• Promotes a culture of collaboration and teamwork across organizations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience creating and championing a positive risk culture that supports sustainable business growth.

Benefits

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