Vice President - Data Risk Lead Analyst - Operational Risk Management (Hybrid)

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Job Overview

Individuals in Operational Risk establish and manage operational risk policies, propose strategies, and governance processes designed to minimize losses from inadequate controls, fraud, and potential bankruptcy. This includes supervision over technology operational risk, cyber risk, and fraud risk. These individuals are also responsible for the development of tools and infrastructure that support fraud monitoring and prevention, using advanced analytical and statistical skills to identify policy gaps and recommend changes to current policies. This role is crucial to the company as it fortifies against potential operational risks, thereby protecting the company's financial stability and reputation, and contributing towards the overall business resilience and success.

Responsibilities: 

• Support the development and implementation of the Data Governance Policy, procedures, and various other standards/methodologies. Accompanied by the ability to monitor the effectiveness and adoption within the business.
• Review and challenge the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies and control measures implemented by the 1st line of defense.
• Independently assess data risks within the business to ensure acceptable risk appetite and identify any potential areas of vulnerability.
• Provide oversight of the business to understand its risk profile, compliance to Policy and Strategy, governance structures, data risk taxonomy, data risk appetite, data risk issue management, data controls framework, and metrics
• Provide regular and detailed reports to senior management and stakeholders on the status of data risks, metrics, or assurance review outcomes.
• Analyze data to identify trends or emerging risks and provide timely recommendations to mitigate risk exposure.
• Review and analyze different types of documentation to provide feedback, enhancement suggestions or inquire additional information.
• Ensure all data risk management activities comply with internal policies, external regulations, and industry standards.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices to assess its impact on data risk management and support remediation.
• Promote a culture of risk awareness and accountability in the business, escalating any data risks as appropriate and collaborating with stakeholders to establish preventive measures.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory examinations, as applicable.
• Assist in monitoring and review of various aspects within data programs including but not limited to data concerns, issues, metrics, architecture tooling, enterprise data, EUCs, data quality, and controls.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members
• Is an enthusiastic and early adopter of change; takes ownership for helping others see a better future and stay positive during uncertainty.
• Demonstrates and inspires curiosity in seeking new ways to overcome challenges; actively applies learning from failures.
• Challenges self and others to seek out and communicate alternative views even when unpopular; welcomes diverse ideas to improve outcomes.
• Acts as a catalyst for change by identifying and helping others see where new ideas could benefit the organization.
• Proactively seeks to understand and act in alignment with organizational decisions; helps others prioritize team and enterprise success over their own personal agenda.
• Focuses on highest-priority work aligned to business goals; helps others effectively manage competing priorities.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to streamline work; creates process improvements that enhance efficiency for self and the team.
• Takes personal accountability for escalating, identifying, and managing potential risk; implements controls that enhance the client experience and operational effectiveness.
• Anticipates problems and proactively identifies solutions that address the root causes and result in meaningful improvements.
• Sets high expectations and invests the necessary effort to deliver excellence and exceed performance goals.
• Role-models and helps others to do the right thing for clients and Citi in all situations, even when difficult.
• Engages key stakeholders early and often and actively looks for opportunities to improve collaboration in achieving common goals.
• Proactively seeks out opportunities to volunteer in Citi programs that support the community; advocates for solutions that meet the needs of Citi’s clients and the community.
• Enthusiastically promotes the unique needs and preferences of colleagues; makes active commitment to help colleagues achieve balance, well-being, and development.
• Leverages varied networks to recruit diverse talent; advocates for colleagues with diverse skillsets, styles, and experiences to gain career opportunities.
• Empathetically listens and understands others’ positions before acting on issues; works to amplify voices that are minimized in the workplace.

Qualifications: 

• 6-10 years of experience

• Previous experience supporting risk management, compliance, governance, risk remediation or controls related roles.
• Understanding of various data risk principles, strategies, industry standards, data quality, security, metadata, and basic tooling architecture.
• Demonstrated track record of effectively assessing and managing competing priorities.
• Understanding of IT systems, networks, cloud services, operating models and system vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards related to data risk.
• Exposure to enterprise risk management frameworks and knowledge of risk reporting tools and techniques.
• Understanding of different risk types, e.g. credit, market, liquidity.
• Familiarity with issue management (KPI/KRI/Corrective Action Plans) and risk appetite path to green.
• Intermediate knowledge in risk controls, data analysis, risk identification, management reporting, risk remediation, policy adherence and data quality.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels, develop strong partnerships across the organization, and present complex information clearly to senior management and stakeholders.
• Strong influencer with a focus on building relationships with the 1st line, while remaining independent and retaining the ability to challenge effectively.
• Comfortable in dynamic environments, capable of adapting to change while maintaining focus on risk management objectives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to understand drivers and overcome barriers.
• High level of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Analytical, with the ability to comprehend complexity and engage strategically, analyzing and interpreting large volumes of data.
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education:

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

The Data Risk Lead position is a new role within the Operational Risk Management (ORM) Data Risk - Center of Excellence Team, which is the enterprise authority that strengthens, harmonizes, and advances independent data risk oversight capabilities across the firm, setting the standard of excellence, driving consistency across businesses, and providing the firm with credible, forward-looking risk intelligence.

Additional Qualifications:

• Proficiency in data analytics and visualization using tools such as SQL, Python, R, and Tableau, for data mining, data visualization, statistical analysis and predictive modeling
• Prior experience in the financial services industry performing quantitative data analysis, risk analytics, and implementation of analytically driven risk management approaches, models or tools, preferred
• Ability to analyze data for patterns and trends and to take findings and communicate them in an effective manner to stakeholders and senior management
• Ability to apply AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency, deepen analysis, or generate new insights
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (data analysis, pivots, complex formulas), PowerPoint (governance presentations), and Word (technical documentation)

The ORM Data Risk Organization is committed to professional development and will provide comprehensive training for the ideal candidate. 

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Job Family Group:

Risk Management

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Job Family:

Operational Risk

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Tampa Florida United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$103,920.00 - $155,880.00

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

Analytical Thinking, Control Monitoring, Credible Challenge, Governance, Issue Management, Operational Risk, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment.

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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:

Jun 15, 2026

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