Data Transformation Senior Group Manager

Citi • Jersey City, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Markets Data Transformation Senior Group Manager is a senior level position under Institutional Data Platform group, responsible for managing end-to-end execution for the Markets Data Transformation plan and regulatory commitments in compliance with Citi’s Data Management Policy. This role will collaborate closely with the senior business Data heads, product owners, and various technology teams to deliver on the strategic roadmap, which will streamline the data flow for Markets with comprehensive controls for Finance & Risk data consumption. This role requires strong technical background, analytical skills, enterprise system delivery experience, strong communication and senior stakeholder management skills.

Requirements

• 15+ years or more years of experience in Capital Markets Technology.
• Deep functional and technical experience in Capital Markets across Front Office, Middle Office, Operations and Finance.
• Strong technical solution and delivery skills identifying opportunities & championing ongoing best-in-class business transformation/ innovation for global enterprise projects.
• Extensive experience in one or more Markets Business: Equities, FX, Rates, Credit, Commodities.
• Understanding of Trade lifecycles, Business Events, Accounting Events, and related data.
• Expertise presenting & socializing technical solutions and program status with Senior Management across Business & Technology.
• Demonstrated strong leadership taking control of complex Issue for the business, facilitating technical workings session, providing technology solutions through resolution.
• Expertise in leading conversations with C-level stakeholders, auditors and regulators.
• Proven ability / acumen to translate data capabilities into business outcomes aligned to client and business outcomes.
• Effective communication and influential skills using logical thought process, with ability to arrive at consensus across varied user groups.
• Positive and motivated individual with an ability to take initiative; demonstrate resiliency and calm under pressure.
• Drive and deliver the large-scale firmwide data transformation programs in a diverse technical environment.
• Ability to drive architecture decisions.
• Strong working knowledge of data management and big data platforms, which includes Hadoop.
• Expertise in Big Data querying tools e.g. Hive and Impala.
• Relational SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Business Intelligence Tools.
• Financial message formats (e.g. Fix, FPML, Swift ISO, etc.).
• Experience with complex data analysis.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all phases of Software Development Life Cycle.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) with extensive experience using Excel for data analysis.
• Use of Confluence, JIRA, and other agile team process tools to accelerate team outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Masters of Science in Business Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Identifying and implementing end-to-end solutions which align data between front office and global functions of the firm.
• Driving the technical data strategy for Markets, which includes Standardized Approach for Counterparty Credit Risk (SA-CCR), Financial Reporting (e.g. Systemic Risk Reporting FR Y-15), Capital Reporting requirements for Global Systemically Important Bank (GSIB), and business enhancements Book of Work which will address Strategic Front Office to General Ledger trade data alignment.
• Providing technical solutions program definition, execution, and production delivery.
• Deliver robust technical solutions to complex business data challenges for Markets Business.
• Work with senior business and technology partners to define requirements.
• As business requirements change, evaluate and recommend appropriate technical alternatives and/or enhancements to current systems by analyzing business processes, systems and industry standards.
• Influence & negotiate with Senior Business and Technology Management, as part of the execution of the Enterprise-wide Markets Data strategy across Front Office, Risk and Finance.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, as their trusted advisor.
• Make difficult decisions in the face of challenges and adversity, regardless of popular opinion, which results in diverse options and the best decision for Citi.
• Provide vision and direction to Technical Analysis and Development teams within the Olympus team, as well as, across Services, Markets and Clients (SM&C) organization, Risk and Finance technology teams.
• Diagnose problems and cut through ambiguity across data, systems and organizations which include Front Office, Risks and Finance systems.
• Identify/communicate risks and impact, propose risk mitigation options, considering business implications of the application of technology; apply sound ethical judgment. demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets.
• Provide in-depth and sophisticated analysis with interpretive thinking to define problems, develop innovative solutions and influence strategic functional decisions.
• Direct management of Technical Analysts.
• Supervise day-to-day staff management, including resource management, work allocation, mentoring/coaching and other duties and functions as assigned.
• Identify and introduce emerging technology trends to inform decision-making.
• Foster a culture of innovation and Engineering Excellence across all projects.
• Provide support towards budget and forecasting exercise.
• Champion diversity, inclusion & Voice of the Employee metrics across the organization.

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior