Finance Data Issue Management Lead - Director

This role is responsible for designing and implementing a well-controlled data governance processes to enable businesses/function/regional adoption of data governance strategy and/or Data Risk and Controls framework. It reports to the Finance Data Lead in the Enterprise Data Office.

The role will articulate the enterprise data governance strategy, and progress towards target state, through various channels and forums, for a wide variety of stakeholders, including senior leadership and regulators, ensuring compliance with internal policies and industry regulations regarding data security and integrity, and supporting business decision making.

Responsibilities:

Works closely with senior stakeholders to drive adoption of the Enterprise DCRM (Data Concern Remediation Management) process across the Finance organization, ensuring Finance is in compliance with the CDGP for Data Concern management.
Applies analytical thinking and SME knowledge to identify and address challenges the Finance organization faces in meeting its DCRM obligations
Proactively identifies process and tooling enhancements, soliciting feedback from users and key stakeholders
Represents the Finance function in the DCRM enhancement prioritization forums
Engages proactively across the EDO (Enterprise Data Office) and Finance organizations to address issues which either inhibit or slow progress
Drives implementation of process changes resulting from continual process improvement, Internal Audit and regulatory feedback
Responsible for presenting the status of DCRM execution for the Finance organization at management and regulatory forums
Responsible for identifying issues or concerns which prevent Finance from meetings its SLA obligations
Lead the Finance Data Governance Process and the Data Governance Forums inclusive of any Working Groups including Critical Dat Elements management, Data Concerns and Data issue resolution, ERM Transformation Progress, EUC Remediation efforts, Regulatory Compliance, Compensating Controls validation and remediation.
Responsible for ensuring that Use Case Execution is efficient, effective, and that the artifacts align to Citi data governance policy.
Responsible for assessing interdependencies across Finance Use Cases, identifying potential gaps, delivery conflicts, proposing resolution and executing upon remediation
Establish processes to data quality measurement, monitoring, reporting and governance
Liaise with functions, lines of business and other data offices to understand and align Data Governance and/or Data Risk and Controls strategy related work
Develop approach and prioritization framework to define and track the prioritized scope for the enterprise data program
Provide advisory services to functions, lines of business and regions on prioritization and requirements as needed
Partner with Enterprise Data Office Function Heads to develop capability maturity framework
Develop materials to effectively and concisely articulate progress on the data governance strategy for senior leadership and regulatory updates
Liaise with metrics team to articulate clear requirements for objective measures necessary to support Data Governance storylines with key stakeholders
Oversee the performance and compliance of data governance policies and metrics, identify and resolve any issues or gaps.
Qualifications:

Extensive experience in a Data Governance/ Data Management/ strategic cross-functional projects , Risk Management or related area
Banking, Financial Services experience and Regulatory knowledge required
Demonstrates consistent track record of having worked as a Program or Project Manager, or working on large, strategic cross-functional projects
Strong Data Governance, Data Sources, Data Insights knowledge
Demonstrates leadership in operational management
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
Clearly demonstrates impactful communication, influencing and facilitation skills (oral, written and presentation)
Demonstrates ability to balance between seeing the big picture while paying close attention to detail
General understanding of relevant banking regulations and supervisory expectations for large financial institutions strongly preferred
Working knowledge of Data Operating Model practices, Data Governance and Data Compliance within large, financial services firms
Skillset required:

Stakeholder Management
Analytical skills
Communication
Proactive approach
Structured/organised
Credibility with senior stakeholders
Technical background
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