Mid Level Data Governance Specialist Jobs

INTRODUCTION

Citi, a leading global bank with approximately 200 million customer accounts in over 160 countries, provides a broad range of financial products and services to consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions. The bank's Enterprise Operations & Technology division underpins these offerings, delivering secure, reliable, and efficient technology solutions that are foundational to managing global resources, ensuring safety, and providing a first-class customer experience. This reflects Citi's mission to create economic value that is systemically responsible and in its clients’ best interests. Fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, Citi is committed to a workforce that represents the clients it serves. The company values respect, promotes individuals based on merit, and ensures opportunities for personal development are widely available. Ideal candidates are passionate, innovative problem-solvers who contribute to a culture of delivering results with pride and are empowered to enable growth and progress together with the firm.

Are you an experienced Data professional, passionate about driving significant data initiatives? Citi is seeking a Data Integration Lead Analyst to play a pivotal role in our Data Transformation journey. This critical position involves leading day-to-day execution, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and applying strong analytical and project management skills to tackle complex data challenges and support key business objectives. You'll be at the forefront of shaping how we leverage data, collaborating across Functions, Regions, and Lines of Business to deliver critical data solutions and support high impact use cases. This is an exciting opportunity to translate complex business needs into robust data strategies, ensuring data quality, governance, and accessibility across our global operations. If you're a passionate professional eager to make a real impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this is your chance to lead significant change.

Professionals with direct experience implementing Loan IQ, GMI, Broadridge strongly encouraged to apply!

YOUR IMPACT & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Strategic Data Leadership: Drive the day-to-day execution and adoption of Citi's Data Transformation Plan, guiding data initiatives from concept to implementation.
- Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a trusted subject matter expert within Banking (e.g. Corporate & Institutional Loans) & Trading Book (e.g. Derivatives, Securities etc.), for planning and analysis of project deliverables and processes, liaising with multiple Data teams. Strong knowledge in the following areas:
- Accounting/Financial Reporting
- Regulatory Reporting (e.g. Capital, Liquidity, etc.)
- Trade Lifecycle
- Credit Agreements & Facility
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, facilitating seamless execution through effective meetings and communication.
- Project & Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, proposing innovative solutions and ensuring timely delivery of complex data projects.
- Data Governance & Quality Assurance: Champion data quality, lineage, and governance frameworks, independently conducting analyses to develop robust business requirements, manage data issues, and define data quality rules.
- Data Analysis: Analyze banking and financial data (deposits, credit/debit cards, payments, etc). Write complex SQL queries, profile data, and support data modeling. Collaborate with SMEs, Data Architects, Product Owners, and technical teams to deliver data-driven solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years relevant experience in Banking or Finance preferred
- Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
- Ability to be nimble and adjust priorities as needed
- Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how own area and others collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives
- Familiarity with data concepts
- 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
- Optimizes work processes by knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
- Ability to anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders, while monitoring tight deadlines or unexpected requirement changes
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SQL

Education:

- Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience, Master's degree preferred

Job Family Group: Data Governance

Job Family: Data Governance Foundation

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location: Getzville New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $77,280.00 - $115,920.00

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.

Most Relevant Skills

- Data Governance
- Data Management
- Data Quality
- Internal Controls
- Management Reporting
- Policy, Procedure, and Regulation
- Program Management
- Risk Controls and Monitors

Other Relevant Skills

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

Anticipated Posting Close Date: Jul 08, 2026

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