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Description
As a dynamic Senior Vice President (SVP) within the Data Transfers Office, your role will be crucial in leading and operationalizing the cross-border data transfer clearance process for a major business segment. Your expertise in regulatory execution, data transfers, process leadership, and a strong emphasis on automation, AI tooling, strategic communication, and data-driven insights will be essential for success in this role. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Leadership & Operational Excellence:** Lead cross-border data clearance activities covering data transfers, outsourcing, localization, and data sovereignty. Ensure regulatory adherence, drive process efficiency through technology, and automation. - **Strategic Operating Model:** Design and implement a scalable operating model aligned with Citi's global data transfer framework. Incorporate AI-driven solutions for decision-making and risk management. - **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Collaborate with global legal, compliance, technology, and business teams to foster collaboration between technical and non-technical teams. - **Innovation & Automation:** Drive product and automation development, including AI-powered decision support systems and workflow integrations. Stay informed about AI advancements and champion their adoption. - **Data Governance & Ownership:** Own and maintain the business-aligned Data Transfer Register, establish data governance policies, and automate data quality checks. - **Data-Driven Insights & Analytics:** Conduct in-depth analysis to evaluate process performance and provide data-driven recommendations. Leverage AI-powered analytics for insights into data transfer patterns and trends. - **Advisory & Guidance:** Advise business partners on framework implementation, regulatory interpretation, and best practices for data transfers. Develop training materials highlighting the benefits of technology and AI. - **Knowledge Management & Content Creation:** Produce high-quality content to simplify and scale process knowledge related to data transfers and AI. - **Risk Management & Mitigation:** Proactively review execution quality, escalate risks, and develop remediation strategies. Utilize AI-powered risk detection tools. - **Data Transfers Governance:** Support governance and oversight of data transfers, operational risk management, and controls leadership. - **Risk Identification and Management:** Identify and manage operational risks associated with data transfers. Conduct Control Effectiveness Assessment, Controls Enhancement, Policy and Procedure Assessment, Issue Management, and Risk and Controls Reporting. **Qualifications & Experience:** - **Experience:** 12+ years in data transfers, regulatory operations, legal, compliance, or data governance within global financial institutions. - **Team Leadership:** Proven success in managing and developing cross-functional teams. - **Regulatory Knowledge:** Strong knowledge of international laws and cross-border regulations related to data transfers (GDPR, CCPA, etc.). - **Technical Proficiency:** Hands-on experience with automation tools, workflow platforms, and AI integration. Understanding of AI concepts and machine learning is highly desirable. - **Risk & Control Expertise:** Expertise in risk and control frameworks related to data transfers, privacy, and operational risk. - **Consulting Experience:** Prior consulting experience is beneficial. - **Certifications:** CIPP/CIPM/CIPT/CISA certifications are advantageous. Certifications related to AI, data science, or cloud computing are valued. - **Technical Skills:** Proficiency in MS Office tools. Mastery in data analytics tools and programming languages like Python is a plus. In this role, you will need to possess adaptability & resilience, problem-solving & innovation, collaboration & influence, industry knowledge, analytical & leadership skills, communication mastery, and a passion for leveraging technology and AI. **Education:** Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred.,
