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Enterprise Data Architect

Job Req Id:

26964335

Location(s):

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Jun. 08, 2026

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Job Overview

Enterprise Data Architect

Job Description Summary: The position is within ICG Technology, and we are seeking a Enterprise Data Architect with strong hands-on experience in developing Conceptual, Logical and Physical Data Model for Wholesale Lending. Candidate must have experience in developing large scale data models that fits multiple lines of business. The work will be developing strategic state-of-the-art solutions using agile methodologies, micro services and integration with many application/services.

Introduction

Citi's Institutional Clients Group (ICG, visit us at icg.citi.com) comprised of diverse, talented professionals located in more than 100 countries, jurisdictions and territories globally. ICG Operations and Technology develops innovative solutions and provide exceptional service to our clients in full partnership with our product teams. ICG O&T features a diverse, inclusive team of professionals in approximately 90 countries around the globe. Institutional operations group is responsible for the management and execution of transactions for Markets, Credit Risk, Security Services, Information Services, Private Bank, Treasury and Trade Solutions and Operation Controls and reporting. The technology arm of ICG engaged in the application development and support for various lines of businesses. We are focused on building a cross-functional team of talented individuals, creating a unique platform to deliver products that will pioneer the industry through technical innovation and creativity. Our mission as a business focused technology organization is to provide best-in-class products and services to our global clients.

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Description:

Citi Institutional Clients Group Operations and Technology (ICG O&T) develops innovative solutions and provide exceptional service to our clients in full partnership with our product teams. Institutional operations group is responsible for the management and execution of transactions for Markets, Credit Risk, Security Services, Information Services, Private Bank, Treasury and Trade Solutions and Operation Controls and reporting. The technology arm of ICG engaged in the application development and support for various lines of businesses

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, physical models and metadata solutions
  • 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
  • Implemented 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

Qualifications:

  • 6+ years hand-on experience in Data Architecture, Data Science and/or Data Modeling expertise
  • Financial industry knowledge in risk management, wholesale lending, servicing and risk/regulatory reporting
  • Product knowledge in commercial banking, capital and investment banking and markets
  • Extensive experience in relational/hierarchical/OLTP/OLAP/Big Data concepts
  • Must have hands-on relational modeling, UML modeling and metadata management tools
  • Good knowledge of modeling and architecture tools such as Magic Draw, Erwin, Enterprise Architect et.
  • Experience in modeling and building complex IT systems
  • Expertise in Data Management methodologies involving architecture, modeling, storage, security
  • Good understanding of data governance - defining strategy, developing goals, principles and policies
  • Prior experience in data integration, interoperability and data quality solutions
  • Analytical and problem solver, excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
  • Excellent influencing, meeting organization, facilitation skill

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Certification in Data Architecture / Modeling is a plus

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:

Technology

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Job Family:

Data Architecture

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$120,800.00 - $170,800.00

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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