Citibank (Switzerland) AG
Strategic Ledger Transformation Program: Data Proving Lead / Director
Citibank (Switzerland) AG, New York, New York, us, 10261
## For additional information, please review .The Strategic Ledger program is the implementation of new General Ledger and Contract Sub-Ledger solution for all legal entities, countries, and products for Citi.
It is at the forefront of Citi's finance transformation. Within this critical initiative, the Data Proving team plays a central role.
It is responsible for ensuring that through implementation of each release, there is a controlled analysis, reconciliation and understanding of differences in Chart of Accounts between the existing Ledger and Strategic Ledger.
The lead is also responsible for modernizing the existing tooling and process to be more scalable as large and more complex entities are onboarded.
This involves being keeping appraised of architectural strategy and strategic change in upstream Authoritative Repositories, whist having a strong understanding of Data Governance.* ## Accounting / Financial Statements:
Expertly applies comprehensive accounting principles and financial statement analysis within the banking industry to ensure precise financial reporting and strategic ledger integrity.* ## Control Mindset: Cultivates a robust and accountable control mindset, demonstrating unyielding integrity and an inquisitive approach to proactively identify, investigate, and reconcile ledger discrepancies, thereby preventing financial errors.* ## Strategic Data Vision: Possesses a proven ability to architect and articulate a forward-thinking data strategy, effectively integrating data assets into large-scale transformation initiatives to drive innovation and achieve strategic objectives.* ## Data Change Governance: Demonstrates exceptional leadership in establishing and overseeing robust, end-to-end data change governance frameworks, ensuring seamless transitions, meticulous stakeholder alignment, and unwavering adherence to data governance policies across all program lifecycles.* ## Data-Driven Decision Making: Instigates and cultivates a proactive, data-driven organizational culture, leveraging advanced analytics, comprehensive reporting, and sophisticated visualization tools to consistently empower informed, timely, and impactful strategic and operational decision-making.## ·
Data Quality Management: Proficiency in establishing and monitoring data quality processes, and metrics for ledger data, including accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness.## ·
Data Validation: Experience in implementing and overseeing data validation check and controls specific to ledger entries, transactions and reconciliations.## ·
Capability Evolution: Design, build, and run data profiling and analytics function, with roles, responsibilities, processes, and controls to drive Strategic Ledger data requirements.## ·
Conversion: Experience in converting data and loading historical balances to align and with going forward principles.## Data Utilization: Understanding of how ledger data supports analytics, reporting, and business intelligence, ensuring data is fit for purpose.## ·
Risk and Issue Management: Report and manage risks and issues through the preparation and analysis of large datasets in the Strategic Ledger and associated applications.## ·
Experience with Python, Knime, AI/ML, SQL required.## ·
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders including business users, IT, legal, compliance, audit, and external vendors.## ·
Communication & Influence: Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills to articulate data governance concepts, policies, and their importance to all levels of the organization.## ·
Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically about data as an asset and its role in achieving organizational goals.## ·
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex data governance challenges.## ·
15+ years of relevant work experience.## ·
In depth knowledge of banking products/systems and how own sub-function contributes to achieving the objectives of the function.## ·
Experience leading global data teams for finance transformation programs is required.## ·
Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level.## ·
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.## ·
Knowledge of Data analytics, Data processes and Operating Models.## ·
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree #J-18808-Ljbffr
It is at the forefront of Citi's finance transformation. Within this critical initiative, the Data Proving team plays a central role.
It is responsible for ensuring that through implementation of each release, there is a controlled analysis, reconciliation and understanding of differences in Chart of Accounts between the existing Ledger and Strategic Ledger.
The lead is also responsible for modernizing the existing tooling and process to be more scalable as large and more complex entities are onboarded.
This involves being keeping appraised of architectural strategy and strategic change in upstream Authoritative Repositories, whist having a strong understanding of Data Governance.* ## Accounting / Financial Statements:
Expertly applies comprehensive accounting principles and financial statement analysis within the banking industry to ensure precise financial reporting and strategic ledger integrity.* ## Control Mindset: Cultivates a robust and accountable control mindset, demonstrating unyielding integrity and an inquisitive approach to proactively identify, investigate, and reconcile ledger discrepancies, thereby preventing financial errors.* ## Strategic Data Vision: Possesses a proven ability to architect and articulate a forward-thinking data strategy, effectively integrating data assets into large-scale transformation initiatives to drive innovation and achieve strategic objectives.* ## Data Change Governance: Demonstrates exceptional leadership in establishing and overseeing robust, end-to-end data change governance frameworks, ensuring seamless transitions, meticulous stakeholder alignment, and unwavering adherence to data governance policies across all program lifecycles.* ## Data-Driven Decision Making: Instigates and cultivates a proactive, data-driven organizational culture, leveraging advanced analytics, comprehensive reporting, and sophisticated visualization tools to consistently empower informed, timely, and impactful strategic and operational decision-making.## ·
Data Quality Management: Proficiency in establishing and monitoring data quality processes, and metrics for ledger data, including accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness.## ·
Data Validation: Experience in implementing and overseeing data validation check and controls specific to ledger entries, transactions and reconciliations.## ·
Capability Evolution: Design, build, and run data profiling and analytics function, with roles, responsibilities, processes, and controls to drive Strategic Ledger data requirements.## ·
Conversion: Experience in converting data and loading historical balances to align and with going forward principles.## Data Utilization: Understanding of how ledger data supports analytics, reporting, and business intelligence, ensuring data is fit for purpose.## ·
Risk and Issue Management: Report and manage risks and issues through the preparation and analysis of large datasets in the Strategic Ledger and associated applications.## ·
Experience with Python, Knime, AI/ML, SQL required.## ·
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders including business users, IT, legal, compliance, audit, and external vendors.## ·
Communication & Influence: Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills to articulate data governance concepts, policies, and their importance to all levels of the organization.## ·
Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically about data as an asset and its role in achieving organizational goals.## ·
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex data governance challenges.## ·
15+ years of relevant work experience.## ·
In depth knowledge of banking products/systems and how own sub-function contributes to achieving the objectives of the function.## ·
Experience leading global data teams for finance transformation programs is required.## ·
Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level.## ·
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.## ·
Knowledge of Data analytics, Data processes and Operating Models.## ·
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree #J-18808-Ljbffr