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Head of Data Architecture

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.

Team/Role Overview:
As the Head of Data Architecture, you will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining the data architecture essential for our decision-making processes. Your role ensures the integrity, security, and reliability of our operational data infrastructure.

What you’ll do

  • Advance Analytics: Drive the evolution of advanced analytics platforms, enabling the global operations teams to leverage data-driven insights for strategic decisions.
  • Design & Implement: Craft comprehensive data architecture solutions to meet operational and analytical needs, ensuring scalability and performance.
  • Develop & Maintain: Create and update detailed data models, dictionaries, and flow diagrams to document our complex data landscape accurately.
  • Collaborate: Work closely with business, operations, and technology partners to understand and address critical data needs, aligning solutions with business objectives.
  • Evaluate Tools: Research, evaluate, and recommend cutting-edge data management tools and technologies to support the organization's data architecture goals.
  • Governance: Partner with data governance teams to implement robust data quality, security measures, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

What we’ll need from you:

  • Extensive experience in global financial institutions.
  • Proven background in data architecture management.
  • Strong knowledge of database technology, data warehousing, and data governance.
  • Proficiency with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Master's degree in Data Architecture, Information Management, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field, or equivalent experience.

What we can offer you

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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