Vice President - Data/Information Mgt

As a Control Automation - Delivery Lead at Citi, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of control testing automation tools, managing the entire Control Testing Automation life cycle from requirement management to implementation. You will lead a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) including Designers, Developers, Testers, Solution Leads, and Production Support professionals. Your role will involve developing scalable automation solutions that can be re-purposed and implementing data analytics/automation strategies to support business objectives and decision-making processes. You will be required to stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in data analytics/automation to continuously improve processes and methodologies. This will involve liaising with Business, Risk & Control teams, Operations, and Technology stakeholders to identify Control Testing Automation opportunities and review Activity Risk Control Monitoring (ARCM) documents to proactively identify automation opportunities. In addition, you will need to possess strong analytical and project management skills to champion and execute controls testing automation strategic plans, formulate analytical methodologies, identify inconsistencies and patterns in data, and effectively work with large datasets to derive actionable conclusions. Your proficiency in project management principles and stakeholder management will be crucial in driving compliance with laws, rules, and regulations while safeguarding Citi's reputation and assets. To excel in this role, you should have hands-on experience in tools like SAS, SQL, Python, and a strong understanding of RDBMS concepts. Proficiency in process automation tools such as Appian, Xceptor, and Tableau, as well as knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, and VBA, will be beneficial. Additionally, experience with workflow management tools like Jira, Confluence, and Bit Bucket is a plus. Having a good understanding of banking products, inherent risk, business risk, controls, compliance, data management, and finance regulations will be advantageous. Soft skills such as proven leadership ability, excellent communication, mentoring skills, ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and proactive problem-solving approach will be key to success in this role. Basic qualifications for this position include a Masters degree in information technology, Information Systems, Computer Applications, or Engineering from a premier institute, or a BTech/B.E/MCA in the relevant fields, along with 13+ years of hands-on experience in developing codes on SAS, SQL, Python environment. If you are looking to be part of a dynamic and fast-growing organization that is dedicated to driving data-driven transformation across Citi, this role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and innovate in the Control Automation domain.,