The Reference Data Execution team is responsible for program and project execution delivery across the Master Central (*MC) suite of applications, including Client Onboarding change management; also responsible for regulatory commitment delivery across the Simplify Reference Data stream, and Data Concern Remediation Management across Reference Data.

The Reference Data Project Lead (IT Project Sr Tech Lead - C14) is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Typically, a small number of people within the business that provide the same level of expertise. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Accountable for significant direct business results or authoritative advice regarding the operations of the business. Necessitates a degree of responsibility over technical strategy. Primarily affects a sub-function.

Responsibilities:

• Provides IT strategic direction for projects managed including developing detailed IT work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reports.

• Exercises influence over project budget, policy formulation and planning.

• Has significant business impact through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes and industry standards.

• Provides expertise in projects managed and demonstrates an advanced level of understanding of the principles of IT project leadership.

• Possesses an understanding of client core business functions.

• Directly impacts the business through contribution to technical direction and strategic decisions for IT Project Leadership.

• Influences and negotiates with senior leaders (across functions and Lines of Business)

• Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of multiple areas within technology to achieve technology objectives.

• Responsible for coordinating and maintaining project resource/capacity, benefits, project plan (issues, business critical milestones, issues escalation track, IT implementations, etc.)

• Coordinate budget planning and estimates with Business office, IT business analysts and development leads

• Provides in-depth and sophisticated analysis with interpretive thinking to define problems and develop innovative solutions.

• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

• Responsible for managing Pricing and or Holiday reference data projects across multiple line of business.

• Direct communication with senior technology business analysts and developers

• Collaborate with Business Analysts and developers to ensure all aspects of a projects are managed in accordance to CITI program management standards

Qualifications:

• 10+ years experience in a related technology role and subject matter expert in overall field

• Prior experience managing multiple large technology projects for a financial institution or equivalent

• Familiar with Agile Methodology

• Comfortable presenting to senior leaders (Director and Managing Director)

• Knowledge of reference data - particularly with pricing, securities data attributes preferred

• Excellent presentation and organization skills (Confluence, JIRA, PowerPoint)

• PMP or CAPM certification (nice to have)

• Scrum Master (CSM) certification preferred

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

• Master's degree preferred

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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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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