Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Our core activities are safeguarding assets, lending money, making payments and accessing the capital markets on behalf of our clients.

 

Citi’s Mission and Value Proposition explain what we do and Strategy explain how we do it. Our mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. We strive to earn and maintain our clients’ and the public’s trust by constantly adhering to the highest ethical standards and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

The Data Strategy Lead Analyst is responsible for day to day activities to operationalize the governance framework and supporting processes to effectively govern Reference and Master Data with the Data Governance team.  The overall objective is to support the creation, maintenance and adoption of a unified and consistently defined fit-for-purpose enterprise-wide Master and Reference Data domains.

The Master and Reference Data Strategy Lead Analyst is responsible for day to day activities that support implementation of relevant processes to govern domain level capabilities and data lifecycle capabilities and ensure all relevant governance forums and working groups are functioning efficiently. A good understanding of business processes across client onboarding, operations, risk and finance within the financial services industry and data management is essential. This position requires a thorough understanding of enterprise data capabilities combined with practical experience of implementing them in a complex organization.

Responsibilities:

• Implement relevant processes to govern domain level and data lifecycle capabilities to ensure all relevant governance forums and working groups are functioning efficiently

• Create front-to-back business requirements by leveraging deep understanding of MRD business process flow and procedures

• Define and implement Master and Reference data governance and operations processes, framework components

• Ensure frequent, reliable, and relevant communication and documentation to a varied group of stakeholders

• Facilitate day to day activities to drive key program/project deliverables and interdependencies to ensure execution

• Support adoption of standards and capabilities so that they are consistent, enterprise-wide

• Partner with functions and businesses to ensure governance objectives, framework and processes are understood and aligned, and meet the needs and regulatory requirements

• Support key stakeholders on the adoption of the Master and Reference Data Governance frameworks

• Monitor and report governance metrics, including Master and Reference data governance adoption and maturity data/metrics

• Ensure Enterprise Reference Data processes and tooling are adopted in a manner that creates value for businesses to adopt

• Identify gaps in current data domain and lifecycle governance and management processes

• Prepares executive/management level reporting and other regulator-required updates

Qualifications:

• 6+ years relevant experience, Banking or Finance industry preferred

• Demonstrated Data Analyst and process engineering skillset in Master and Reference data domains in financial / banking industry 

• Strong understanding of various project management methodologies and tools 

• Ability to monitor tight deadlines and / or unexpected requirement changes 

• Effective collaborator, by being able to build relationship and partnership s with others to meet shared objectives

• Communicates effectively and in a way that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects

• High degree of initiative and personal accountability, self-starter and highly motivated

• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills

• Proficient in the use of basic Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education:

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

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:

Data Governance

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Job Family:

Master and Reference Data Strategy

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Irving Texas United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$125,760.00 - $188,640.00

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

Change Management, Constructive Debate, Data Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Model Maintenance, Data Quality, Emerging Tools and Technologies, Internal Controls, Program Management.

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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:

Dec 14, 2025

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