Data Governance Senior Lead Analyst

Citi•Mississauga, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Data Governance Foundation Sr Lead Analyst is responsible for leading activities that contribute to the definition of the Enterprise Data Governance Strategy, and/or Data Risk and Control Framework and Data Risk Taxonomy. This role plays a critical part in leading activities to support the implementation of the Data Governance Policy/Data Risk and Control framework. The position requires excellent communication skills for internal negotiations, often at a senior level, and developed communication and diplomacy skills to guide and influence others, particularly colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. The analyst is accountable for significant direct business results or authoritative advice regarding business operations.

Requirements

10+ years of experience, Banking or Finance industry preferred in a Data Governance/ Data Management/ Process Engineering or related area.
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.
Collaborates effectively by building partnerships and working well with others to meet shared objectives.
Strong negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills across a variety of stakeholders at different levels.
Optimizes work processes by balancing effective / efficient processes with a focus on continuous improvement.
Demonstrates ability to balance between seeing the “big picture” while paying close attention to detail.
Organizational savvy: understands systems, management processes, knows where to go for information and how to interpret them.
Working knowledge of Data Operating Model practices, Data Governance and Data Compliance within large, financial services firms.
Strong knowledge of data governance models and operating models within complex organizations.
Perform deep‑dive data analysis using spreadsheets and reporting tools to identify trends, root causes, systemic issues, and recurring risks across data controls and governance metrics.
Demonstrated experience leveraging technology to improve efficiency, insights, or communication.
Highly curious, tech‑savvy, and innovative mindset with a willingness to experiment and challenge the status quo.
Proven ability to design and deliver modern, visually compelling reporting and management materials.
Advanced PowerPoint skills, including executive storytelling, visual frameworks, and diagram creation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
Experience working with cross‑functional stakeholders, including data, technology, risk, and business teams.
Ability to operate independently, manage ambiguity, and bring structure to loosely defined problems.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Liaise with partners to lead in establishing, managing and implementing policy adoption plans, compliance metrics, communications and training.
Lead business analysis through collection, analysis, review, documentation and communication of business needs and requirements, to understand requirements and aligning these to Data Governance and/or Data Risk and Controls standards to drive appropriate solutions.
Contribute to the establishment of Data Governance and/or Data Risk and Controls standards in alignment with Enterprise Chief Data Office, and ensure proper documentation of processes.
Support key Data Transformation projects across the organization as Subject Matter Expert in data policies.
Lead activities to ensure roles and responsibilities related to data are understood and implemented across businesses.
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely execution of milestones, provide reporting of potential risks to delivery, and incorporate milestone reporting and changes.
Capture requirements, develops delivery plans and manages the entire lifecycle of metrics and report production.
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Lead enterprise data concern remediation frameworks, establishing clear oversight, escalation, and accountability models across multiple data governance pillars (e.g., quality, lineage, privacy, retention).
Partner with business, technology, and data teams to reimagine how governance is designed, communicated, and adopted.
Leverage Citi tools to enhance data governance processes, reporting, insights, and decision‑making.
Explore and implement new ways of reporting, including automation, advanced visualizations, and insight‑driven storytelling.
Create executive‑level management materials, including presentations, dashboards, and visual diagrams that clearly communicate complex concepts.
Develop clear, compelling governance narratives for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Act as a thought partner to stakeholders by challenging traditional approaches and proposing innovative, tech‑forward solutions.
Translate complex data governance concepts into simple, actionable insights for non‑technical audiences.
Support stakeholder engagement by facilitating discussions, workshops, and reviews related to governance frameworks and operating models.
Continuously stay current on industry trends, AI advancements, and best practices in data governance and reporting.