The posting
Citi is seeking a Market Risk Data Quality Lead Analyst (C13) to drive the resolution of complex data quality challenges across the Market Risk organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of Risk, Data Governance, and Technology, leading investigations, influencing remediation efforts, and delivering sustainable solutions that support accurate risk measurement, regulatory compliance, and informed decision-making. In this role, you will manage the full lifecycle of Market Risk Data Concerns, from root cause analysis and remediation planning through governance, validation, and sustainable closure, working across Risk, Technology, Front Office, Operations, Finance, and the Enterprise Data Office. This role plays a critical part in strengthening the Market Risk control environment, improving data reliability, and supporting Citi's broader risk management and regulatory objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of Market Risk Data Concerns, including issue assessment, root cause analysis, remediation planning, validation, governance, and closure across Market Risk data flows and platforms.
- Lead investigations into complex data quality issues spanning business processes, data flows, technology platforms, controls, and operating procedures to identify underlying causes and business impact.
- Differentiate data quality defects from process, control, timing, or system design issues, ensuring concerns are accurately classified, assigned, and addressed by the appropriate stakeholders.
- Provide effective challenge to root cause assessments and remediation strategies, ensuring accountability is established and corrective actions are owned by the appropriate data providers, data owners, or consuming applications.
- Partner with Market Risk, Risk Technology, Front Office, Operations, Finance, Data Governance, and Enterprise Data Office teams to develop and implement sustainable remediation solutions that address both immediate issues and underlying control gaps.
- Lead cross-functional forums and working groups to assess impact, drive alignment, manage dependencies, and ensure timely execution of remediation commitments.
- Coordinate governance and senior management reviews by providing transparent reporting on issue status, key risks, remediation progress, milestones, and escalations.
- Support regulatory reviews, audits, and control assessments related to Market Risk data quality, while driving enhancements to preventative and detective controls that improve data quality and reduce issue recurrence.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- 6+ years of experience in Market Risk, Risk Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, Risk Technology, Regulatory Reporting, or Risk Analytics.
- 5+ years demonstrated experience managing data quality investigations, issue remediation programs, or regulatory data initiatives across complex, multi-system data environments.
- 3+ years experience and solid knowledge of Market Risk processes including VaR, SVaR, Stress Testing, Risk Sensitivities, Market Risk Limits, RWA, Capital Calculations, FRTB, and Regulatory Reporting.
- 3+ years experience and clear understanding of data governance principles, critical data elements (CDEs), data lineage, data controls, reconciliation processes, and data quality frameworks.
- Proficiency in SQL and data analysis tools, with the ability to interrogate large datasets to investigate data quality issues and validate remediation outcomes.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional discussions with business, technology, and senior management stakeholders, and to prepare executive-level governance materials and written communications.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex data ecosystems and identify sustainable solutions.
- Ability to independently manage multiple concurrent remediation initiatives and deliver results within a highly regulated environment.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, related discipline or equivalent work experience
What We Offer:
Joining Citi means working on a global scale, alongside colleagues across Risk, Technology, Finance, and Operations who are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data integrity and control. This role offers genuine ownership, visibility with senior leadership, and the opportunity to shape how Market Risk data quality is governed and improved across the firm.
- A hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you flexibility alongside meaningful in-person collaboration.
- Exposure to a broad range of Market Risk disciplines, from regulatory capital and FRTB to data governance and enterprise risk controls, supporting long-term career development across risk and data management.
- Direct engagement with senior stakeholders across Risk, Technology, Finance, and the Front Office, providing visibility and influence at a firm-wide level.
- Access to learning and development programs that support professional growth in risk management, data governance, and regulatory frameworks.
- A performance-driven team environment where your analytical expertise and initiative will have a measurable impact on the firm's Market Risk control environment.
- Wellbeing support, financial wellbeing resources, and a competitive benefits package designed to support you both inside and outside of work.
Apply today and bring your expertise in Market Risk data quality to a role where your work directly strengthens Citi's risk management capabilities and regulatory standing.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S for this position; Citi will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization for this role. Candidate must be located within commuting distance or be willing to relocate to the area.
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:
Data Quality & Data Quality Analytics and Reporting
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Time Type:
Full time
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Primary Location:
Getzville New York United States
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$100,800.00 - $151,200.00
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
Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Quality Management, Internal Controls, Needs Assessment, Risk Management Culture.
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Other Relevant Skills
Change Management, Data Analysis, Data Lineage, Management Reporting, Program Management, Risk Management.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Nov 10, 2026
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