Services - Head of Data Management Governance CoE - Director

citi
London

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Are you a seasoned data governance leader seeking to drive excellence in a global financial institution? Join Citi and bring your strategic vision and leadership skills to our Services Global Data Governance Office.

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

What you’ll do

As the Head of Data Management Center of Excellence, you will ensure compliance with the Citi Data Governance Policy within the Services organization. Collaborating with the Enterprise Data Office, you'll align Services with enterprise initiatives and shape policy changes to meet business requirements. You'll lead the development of new processes and controls, impacting Metadata quality, Data Quality, Lineage coverage, and Data Defect Remediation.

  • Lead a team ensuring alignment of Data Governance and Data Risk and Control work.
  • Manage Data Governance policy, practices, and standards.
  • Develop materials articulating progress on Data Governance and Data Risk and Control for senior leadership.
  • Orchestrate Data Governance adherence within the Services organization.
  • Drive execution of data controls and strategic data priorities.
  • Integrate Data Governance controls into Data Management technology.
  • Lead change using change management principles.

What we’ll need from you

  • Extensive experience in Banking/Financial Services, with significant managerial experience leading cross-functional teams.
  • Strategic mindset and effective communication skills.
  • Deep understanding of Metadata, Data Quality, Data Lineage, and Data Defect remediation.
  • Experience leveraging governance tools.
  • Effective communication.
  • Ability to drive consensus.
  • Change leadership.
  • Collaboration.
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred or equivalent industry experience.

What we can offer you

Join Citi and shape the future of data governance. Lead strategic initiatives, work with cutting-edge technologies, and make a lasting impact.

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

  • Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
  • A discretional annual performance related bonus 
  • Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pension Plan 
  • Paid Parental Leave 
  • Special discounts for employees, family, and friends 
  • Access to an array of learning and development resources 

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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Job Family Group:

Data Governance

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Job Family:

Data Governance Foundation

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Constructive Debate, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Internal Controls, Management Reporting, Policy and Procedure, Program Management, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Management.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Posted 2025-08-17

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