Citigroup Inc
Sr. Data Architect - Operations - C15 - NEW YORK
Citigroup Inc, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview of the organization:
The Chief Technology Office (CTO) is responsible for defining and executing the core architecture and technology strategy across the enterprise by working in partnership with business units and functions. Ensuring strategic alignment and efficiency of solutions across a diverse portfolio of engineering and transformation efforts. The Operations Enterprise Architecture capability sits within CTO organization and is responsible for driving process transformation, risk reduction, and efficiencies through best-in-class technology solutions. Including, development of shared services, comprehensive data architecture, automation, end-to-end solution design for large scale transformation initiatives, and adoption of Generative AI solutions.
Job Description:
The Shared Operations Data Architect role is a critical hire within the group to lead data strategy, architecture, and design across critical initiatives –payments services, global reconciliations, reg. reporting, cash management, and strategic general ledger. The role requires hands on experience in designing, executing, and managing enterprise-wide data architecture, including design of frameworks to standardize data management, consumption, and data quality controls. Successful candidate will be working with engineering, architecture, and technology leads across Operations and Technology functions to simplify data pipelines, codify standards, automate controls, improve analytics and reporting – with an aim to deliver value from data. The role reports directly into the Head of Operations Enterprise Architecture.
Key Responsibilities:
Define and maintain cohesive front-to-back data architecture across shared operations to reduce fragmentation, support shared services, and move to a real-time, event based consumption model
Engage with Ops business and technology partners to understand business drivers, gaps, and pain points in current state
Lead the design and execution of data architecture across legacy and target state applications covering data definitions, sourcing, consumption, transformation, and storage
Define / improve logical data models, identify issues with data in transit, and codify logical, physical models in central data catalogue
Promote use of standards, design guard rails, and foundational components to deliver target state solutions
Identify optimal technical solutions for data management and storage including - data warehousing, data lakes, big data, data mesh, and data fabric
Evaluate internal/external tooling to develop and visualize data graphs, automate data lineage and tracing, and support end user data analytics
Partner with SMEs across the CTO organization to understand emerging engineering, architecture standards and apply them across critical initiatives
Produce high-quality documentation and design artefacts
Efficiently build strong working relationship with Tech and Ops partners and become a thought leader in executing the target data strategy
Recruit and build a team of data scientists and engineers
Experience and Qualifications:
Passionate about bringing structure and driving change through data design and architecture
15+ years experience in financial services with 7+ years supporting data architecture, data lineage, data integration, data governance, data life cycle management, data quality, and data strategy
5+ years' experience leading large scale Data Architecture Projects and/or Teams in banking, financial services industry
Hands on experience in defining and implementing logical, physical data models across front office / operations risk / finance within Markets, Banking, Trade Services or similar business areas
Demonstrated expertise with various data architecture concepts including – data warehouse, marts, data mesh, knowledge graphs, data standards and ontologies
Experience with data management on cloud platforms and real-time streaming data platforms such as Kafka
Demonstrable experience with Collibra, Databricks, Snowflake, other data management tools
Experienced in setting and leading Data Management/Governance Councils, Committees and Working Groups, and building reports for multiple levels of management
Demonstrable experience in defining data standards, controls and driving adoption
Experience in using AI, ML for data insights, analytics is a plus
Experience with financial services data regulations such as GDPR, BCBS239, reg. reporting, is a plus
Strategic thinker with creative problem solving capabilities
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or engineering. Masters degree preferred
Data Governance and/or Master Data Management certifications
Strong hands-on experience with Agile delivery, product management, value stream methodologies
Proven track record in producing quality project artefacts, including senior management reports within a technology or risk & controls domain
Motivated self-starter with ability to pick up and learn new skills and knowledge quickly and navigate the organization
Ability to build and manage strong engineering teams
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Systems & Engineering
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$170,000.00 - $300,000.00
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.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Aug 16, 2024
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi”) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi (https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm).
View the "EEO is the Law (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) " poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) .
View the EEO Policy Statement (http://citi.com/citi/diversity/assets/pdf/eeo_aa_policy.pdf) .
View the Pay Transparency Posting (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
The Chief Technology Office (CTO) is responsible for defining and executing the core architecture and technology strategy across the enterprise by working in partnership with business units and functions. Ensuring strategic alignment and efficiency of solutions across a diverse portfolio of engineering and transformation efforts. The Operations Enterprise Architecture capability sits within CTO organization and is responsible for driving process transformation, risk reduction, and efficiencies through best-in-class technology solutions. Including, development of shared services, comprehensive data architecture, automation, end-to-end solution design for large scale transformation initiatives, and adoption of Generative AI solutions.
Job Description:
The Shared Operations Data Architect role is a critical hire within the group to lead data strategy, architecture, and design across critical initiatives –payments services, global reconciliations, reg. reporting, cash management, and strategic general ledger. The role requires hands on experience in designing, executing, and managing enterprise-wide data architecture, including design of frameworks to standardize data management, consumption, and data quality controls. Successful candidate will be working with engineering, architecture, and technology leads across Operations and Technology functions to simplify data pipelines, codify standards, automate controls, improve analytics and reporting – with an aim to deliver value from data. The role reports directly into the Head of Operations Enterprise Architecture.
Key Responsibilities:
Define and maintain cohesive front-to-back data architecture across shared operations to reduce fragmentation, support shared services, and move to a real-time, event based consumption model
Engage with Ops business and technology partners to understand business drivers, gaps, and pain points in current state
Lead the design and execution of data architecture across legacy and target state applications covering data definitions, sourcing, consumption, transformation, and storage
Define / improve logical data models, identify issues with data in transit, and codify logical, physical models in central data catalogue
Promote use of standards, design guard rails, and foundational components to deliver target state solutions
Identify optimal technical solutions for data management and storage including - data warehousing, data lakes, big data, data mesh, and data fabric
Evaluate internal/external tooling to develop and visualize data graphs, automate data lineage and tracing, and support end user data analytics
Partner with SMEs across the CTO organization to understand emerging engineering, architecture standards and apply them across critical initiatives
Produce high-quality documentation and design artefacts
Efficiently build strong working relationship with Tech and Ops partners and become a thought leader in executing the target data strategy
Recruit and build a team of data scientists and engineers
Experience and Qualifications:
Passionate about bringing structure and driving change through data design and architecture
15+ years experience in financial services with 7+ years supporting data architecture, data lineage, data integration, data governance, data life cycle management, data quality, and data strategy
5+ years' experience leading large scale Data Architecture Projects and/or Teams in banking, financial services industry
Hands on experience in defining and implementing logical, physical data models across front office / operations risk / finance within Markets, Banking, Trade Services or similar business areas
Demonstrated expertise with various data architecture concepts including – data warehouse, marts, data mesh, knowledge graphs, data standards and ontologies
Experience with data management on cloud platforms and real-time streaming data platforms such as Kafka
Demonstrable experience with Collibra, Databricks, Snowflake, other data management tools
Experienced in setting and leading Data Management/Governance Councils, Committees and Working Groups, and building reports for multiple levels of management
Demonstrable experience in defining data standards, controls and driving adoption
Experience in using AI, ML for data insights, analytics is a plus
Experience with financial services data regulations such as GDPR, BCBS239, reg. reporting, is a plus
Strategic thinker with creative problem solving capabilities
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or engineering. Masters degree preferred
Data Governance and/or Master Data Management certifications
Strong hands-on experience with Agile delivery, product management, value stream methodologies
Proven track record in producing quality project artefacts, including senior management reports within a technology or risk & controls domain
Motivated self-starter with ability to pick up and learn new skills and knowledge quickly and navigate the organization
Ability to build and manage strong engineering teams
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Systems & Engineering
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$170,000.00 - $300,000.00
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.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Aug 16, 2024
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi”) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi (https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm).
View the "EEO is the Law (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) " poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) .
View the EEO Policy Statement (http://citi.com/citi/diversity/assets/pdf/eeo_aa_policy.pdf) .
View the Pay Transparency Posting (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.