Citigroup is a global financial services firm that offers a wide range of financial products and services to individuals, businesses, governments, and institutions. We strive to create the best solutions for our clients by working as one, collaborative team in over 160 countries and jurisdictions.Citi’s Mission and Value Proposition explains what we do, and Citi Leadership Standards 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 both 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. Our Leadership Standards is a common set of skills and expected behaviors that illustrate how our employees should work every day to be successful, strengthening our ability to execute against our strategic priorities.Diversity is a key business imperative and a source of strength at Citi. We serve clients from every walk of life, every background and every origin. Our goal is to have our workforce reflect this same diversity at all levels. Citi has made it a priority to foster a culture where the best people want to work, where individuals are promoted based on merit, where we value and demand respect for others and where opportunities to develop are widely available to all. We foster a culture of meritocracy and diversity; we value and expect respect for others; opportunities to develop are widely available to all. 51% of our employees are women and 24% of our Director’s and Managing Directors are women.We are seeking a visionary and results driven Product Owner in the Data, Analytics & Innovation (DAI) Team to lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive toolkit for data management at Citi Wealth Management. This role requires a strategic thinker with expertise in analytics, data management, and financial services. The individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize time-to-market for data movement, improve data quality and lineage, and enable a scalable and efficient data ecosystem that supports business objectives. This is a high impact role that places the individual at the forefront of transforming data into a competitive advantage for the business. Key Competencies required for the role include Strategic Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving, Project Management and Execution, Innovation and Continuous Improvement, and Adaptability and Resilience.Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
Define and execute the product vision and strategy for data management tools, aligning with organizational goals
Advocate for the value of data quality, lineage, and efficient data movement in driving business insights and out comes
Influence executive stake holders to secure buy-in and drive alignment across business functions
Product Development
Own the product roadmap for the data management toolkit, prioritizing features and functionalities based on business impact and ROI
Collaborate with engineering, data and analytics teams to design, build, and enhance tools and processes for:
Data integration and movement
Data quality assurance
Metadata management and lineage tracking
Evaluate emerging technologies to ensure the toolkit remains innovative and future-ready
Optimization of Time-to-Market
Identify and remove bottlenecks in the data pipeline to accelerate data delivery for business analytics
Develop automated, scalable processes to reduce manual interventions and improve operational efficiency
Data Quality and Lineage
Implement robust frameworks and governance processes to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness
Develop tools and dashboards for tracking and visualizing data lineage to support regulatory compliance and auditability
Partner with data stewards to ensure adherence to data standards and policies
Cross-functional Collaboration
Act as the primary interface between analytics, IT, compliance, and business teams to drive alignment and collaboration
Translate business needs into technical requirements and vice versa, ensuring clarity and feasibility
Provide leadership to Agile teams, serving as the voice of the customer and guiding prioritization
Change Management and Training
Lead change management initiatives to ensure adoption and effective use of the data management toolkit
Develop training materials and programs for end users and stakeholders to maximize tool utilization and value
Qualifications:
Extensive experience in product ownership, analytics, or data management roles
Proven track record in financial services, particularly in building and scaling analytics and data platforms
Experience with leading digital initiatives as a Product Owner in Agile development process
A sound understanding of data management concepts, including data movement, quality, governance, and lineage, data warehousing concepts and data modelling approaches
Familiarity with data tools and technologies (e.g. ETL platforms, data lakes, metadata management systems, data quality tools)
Strong data analysis skill (e.g. SQL) along with an understanding of technical patterns used to consume and process data at scale
Extensive experience working with engineers and developers to understand what is technically possible, how to translate customer’s needs into technical requirements that delivers scalable, reliable, and standardized data solutions
Strategic, results-driven and passionate about designing best-in-class digital experiences and staying at the forefront of cutting-edge technology in data space
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong leadership and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various teams and organizations to get the job done.
A proven track record of problem-solving, adaptability, and creativity in addressing complex challenges.
Bachelor's Degree required, advanced degree is a plus
Desirable:
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance in financial services (e.g. GDPR, BCBS 239)
Knowledge of Wealth Management business
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.Job Family Group:Decision ManagementJob Family:Business AnalysisTime Type:Full timePrimary Location:New York New York United StatesPrimary Location Full Time Salary Range:$170,000.00 - $300,000.00In 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:Jan 17, 2025Citi 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/OFCCPEEOSupplementFinalJRFQA508c.pdf) .View the EEO Policy Statement (http://citi.com/citi/diversity/assets/pdf/eeoaapolicy.pdf) .View the Pay Transparency Posting (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf)Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.