Enterprise Architecture Lead Analyst (VP) - Hybrid

The Enterprise Business Architecture & Transformation Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business.  Recognized technical authority for an area within the business.  Requires basic commercial awareness.  There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise.  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.  Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables.  Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business.  Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family. 

Responsibilities:

• Assists in defining strategic direction and setting business architecture standards covering Enterprise Business Architecture & Transformation applications across Citi businesses, products, functions and locations

•  Participates in assessing and incorporating ongoing business and regulatory needs into the Enterprise Business Architecture & Transformation business architecture

•  Contributes to creating a standard Enterprise Business Architecture Technology Process through the collation and assessment of major Business Initiatives in conjunction with Business and Technology leads

• Contributes to the global implementation of common data and data standards, common processes and integrated technology platforms

• Participates in creating effective and efficient processes and governance

•  Assists in enabling a foundational reporting infrastructure across Citi businesses and global functions by ensuring consistency within Enterprise Business Architecture & Transformation

•  Advises on directional strategy by analyzing subject matter and its application in own job and the business

• Implements policies and procedures

• Performs other duties and functions as assigned

• 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

Qualifications:

• 6+ years in the financial services domain in support of more than one area: Client, Risk, Finance, Operations, HR, Audit, Institutional and Retail business

• Strong business analysis and business architecture knowledge, certification in either field is a plus

• Familiarity with technologies, concepts, and best practices employed in modern enterprise business architectures

• Experience working on complex and cross-functional projects ideally at an enterprise scale

• Outcome oriented with a successful track record of delivering business process improvement outcomes demanding cross-functional collaboration and change to enterprise information architectures

• Experience working in matrix environments and partnering with virtual teams. Ability to effectively deliver under time pressure, clarifying ambiguity as needed to deliver against expectations

• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal) which enable engagement and influence of stakeholders at all levels within the organization

• Well-developed listening skills and a strong ability to engage at the executive management level by providing proactive support and advice on a variety of matters.

• Displays intellectual curiosity and integrity and ability to understand the strategic ("big picture") and tactical perspectives of situation

• Ability to think abstractly and bring clarity to challenging problems. Inspire, empower, and lead a team of senior employees with demonstrated experience in driving positive and sustained change

• Work with a diverse list of business, operations, technology and architecture teams as well as independently in a dynamic, fast paced environment. Ability to multitask and prioritize critical tasks with a high attention to detail.

Education:

• Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience

• Master’s degree preferred