The Data Analytics Lead Analyst is a senior-level, strategic professional responsible for driving enterprise-scale Data Governance, Data Quality, and Data Lineage capabilities across Compliance domains, including AML and KYC. This role serves as a recognized subject matter expert, contributing to directional strategy and delivering audit-ready data governance solutions aligned with Citi's Compliance Data Governance Program (CDGP) and regulatory expectations.
The role requires deep hands-on expertise, strong partnership with Compliance, Operational Risk, and Data Engineering, and the ability to influence across functions to ensure consistent, transparent, and controlled data practices.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the design and implementation of Enterprise Data Governance frameworks, including Data Quality, Data Risk Taxonomy, and Data Lineage, across Compliance domains such as AML, KYC, and Regulatory Reporting.
- Partner closely with Compliance, Operational Risk, Technology, and Data Engineering teams to embed governance and control requirements into upstream and downstream data flows.
- Support and lead complex data integration and transformation initiatives, including sources and platforms such as RegEd, Appian, and other enterprise compliance systems.
- Drive end-to-end data mapping, metadata standardization, and lineage documentation across critical reference and Compliance data assets.
- Contribute to target-state data models, regulatory data remediation programs, and Data Issue Management initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
- Design and implement data control, lineage, and traceability frameworks that integrate Compliance data providers with consuming applications to support audit-ready, sustainable governance practices.
- Serve as a recognized technical and domain authority for Compliance Data Governance, influencing standards, best practices, and cross-functional delivery approaches.
- Contribute to the development of Data Analytics and Governance standards that others within the function will follow.
- Perform advanced analysis of complex, ambiguous data issues where solutions are not readily apparent, recommending and executing corrective actions.
- Provide thought leadership, guidance, and advisory support to stakeholders across Compliance and Technology.
- Own the quality, timeliness, and delivery of data governance and analytics initiatives, including short-term planning and prioritization.
- Appropriately assess and manage risk in business decisions, demonstrating strong consideration for Citi's reputation, regulatory obligations, and control environment, including escalation and transparent management of data control issues.
Required Qualifications- At least10+ years of experience in data analytics, data governance, or related roles, with hands-on experience supporting large, complex data sets.
- Proven experience implementing Enterprise Data Governance, Data Quality, and Data Lineage, preferably within Compliance, AML, KYC, or Regulatory Reporting domains.
- Demonstrated ability to lead CDGP or comparable enterprise data governance implementations delivering audit-ready outcomes.
- Strong understanding of data integration, transformation, and lineage across complex enterprise architectures.
- Excellent communication, diplomacy, and influencing skills to guide cross-functional stakeholders and senior partners.
- Ability to resolve complex, highly variable problems requiring sound judgment and analytical rigor.
Preferred Technical Stack / Tools- Data Governance & Metadata: Collibra, Open Metadata
- Databases & Querying: Oracle, SQL
- Data Profiling & Analysis: Python-based data profiling frameworks
- ETL / Integration Tools: Enterprise ETL platforms
- Project & Delivery Management: JIRA
- Visualization & Reporting: Tableau, regulatory reporting platforms
- Controls & Lineage: Hands-on experience implementing data controls and lineage traceability frameworks
Education:- Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience
Job Family Group: Technology
Job Family:Data Analytics
Time Type:Full time
Primary Location:Irving Texas United States
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.
Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:May 04, 2026
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