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The Data Governance Foundation Group Manager is a senior level role accountable for management of Enterprise Data Governance Strategy, ensuring effective data governance practices are developed, maintained and consistently implemented by the Risk EDO teams, drive standardization and operational efficiency through proactive management of all tools related projects and requirements, actively work with Policy forums, advocating Risk EDO views for robust and superior data governance, and drive Policy compliance, manage CDGP adoption projects and enhance the risk and control functions through development and adoption of an enhanced MCA framework.

This job requires excellent communication skills needed to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Accountable for significant direct business results or authoritative advice regarding the operations of the business. Responsible for handling resource management and allocation of work within the team/project.

About the role:

The Citi Data Governance Policy (CDGP) provides a framework for Data Ownership and Data Quality throughout Businesses within Citi. Through the adoption of CDGP, Citi implements a consistent and controlled approach to create, maintain, and use Enterprise Data. The position will part of the Risk EDO Data Governance Office responsible to:

• Establish, maintain, and communicate the Enterprise Risk Data and Tech transformation Management data strategy;

• Create and deliver technology implementation roadmaps, ensuring that both business and regulatory requirements are met;

• Drive implementation and adoption of consistent data management standards and capabilities to support the Enterprise Risk Management Framework adoption across the enterprise and relevant businesses / functions / regions.

• Lead execution of Regulatory and Internal Audit Corrective Action Plans

• Maintain Centralized Framework for Data Metrics to demonstrate Business and Regulatory Outcome

The Data Governance Foundation Group Manager will support Regulatory Execution team in the development, adoption and BAU governance around the new policy within the Risk Organization. They will work with stakeholders across all Risk functions globally, the Enterprise Chief Data Office and Data Domains within Risk Data & Technology team. The job requires a broad and comprehensive understanding of the systems, standards and practices relevant to data management, and the key functions within Risk.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of the program / project and associated dependencies

• Oversee data governance and/or Data Risk and Controls and work closely with business/functions to ensure practices are embedded throughout the enterprise

• Ownership of policy adoption plans, compliance metrics, communication and training

• Ownership of delivery and ultimate closure of corrective action plans completely, accurately and on-time

• Coordination with other regional Chief Data Office (CDO) teams to ensure consistent treatment of findings, corrective actions plans and response to 2nd/3rd line of defense reviews

• Leads reengineering efforts in business's methodology, strategy, and organizational goals

• Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business

• Produces recommendations for enterprise-wide guiding principles, policies, processes and practices

• Determines requirements for and prioritize development of new enterprise-wide principles, policies, processes and practices as needed

• Assist with the successful implementation and adoption of the Citi Data Governance Policy (CDGP) for the Risk Division globally

• Assess and track compliance of Risk function with Citigroup Data Governance Policy which may include the establishment of appropriate Data Governance forums

• Develop strong relationships with the different Risk functions to ensure appropriate levels of communication to drive awareness as well as to collect feedback to support process improvement

• Assist in the development and ongoing maintenance of a set of Risk-owned procedure documents which will be used to direct functional teams within Risk on how to implement the policy standards

• Contribute to the adherence of ‘best practices’ related to data management, implementation of controls, and escalation of detected exceptions across the Risk organization

• Assist with managing execution of Regulatory and Internal Audit Corrective Action Plans related to Risk data and coordinating responses and execution plans across Functional Data teams

• Support the Data governance forums to communicate status, risks and issues related to the relevant forum with escalation to senior management where appropriate

• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

• Assist with data risk and controls governance initiatives such as ensuring adequately designed controls are in place to mitigate inherent risks, support Management Control Assessments to monitor and measure control effectiveness, etc.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Banking, Financial Services, plus 6-10 years of Managerial experience

• Deep subject matter expertise around Data Governance and/or Data risk, control framework and policy development

• Demonstrates consistent track record of having worked as a Program or Project Manager, or working on large, strategic cross-functional projects

• Strong business analysis competency with historic success in shaping opportunities via conceptual thinking and abstract problem-solving capabilities

• Communicates effectively, develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences; able to drive consensus, and influence relationships at all levels

• Collaborates effectively by building partnerships and working well with others to meet shared objectives

• Ability to gain confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity

• Strong negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills across a variety of stakeholders at different levels

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, appreciation of the enterprise data vision

• Experience creating and being a champion for a positive risk culture that supports sustainable business growth through transparent engagement, a partnership approach, and a no-tolerance approach for behavior that exposes the organization to an inappropriate amount of risk

• Experience creating and executing against frameworks that improve the quality and value of data to meet regulatory commitments and enhance risk management. Experience leveraging glossary, lineage, and data quality tools to drive governance

• Optimizes work processes by balancing effective / efficient processes with a focus on continuous improvement. Demonstrates ability to balance between seeing the big picture while paying close attention to detail

• Organizational savvy: understands systems, management processes, knows where to go for information and how to interpret them

• Working knowledge of Data Operating Model practices, Data Governance and Data Compliance within large, financial services firms

Education:

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

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Data Governance

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Job Family:

Data Governance Foundation

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$176,720.00 - $265,080.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Most Relevant Skills

Constructive Debate, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Internal Controls, Management Reporting, Policy and Procedure, Program Management, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Management.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Sep 30, 2025

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