The Regulatory Operations group at Citi needs to ensure accurate and compliant regulatory reporting for swap dealer reporting by implementing robust data controls, performing in-depth data analysis, and proactively mitigating data quality risks. The Senior Data Analyst will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of this regulatory reporting data.
Requirements
- Knowledge of at least one of the following regulatory reporting regimes: CFTC, and/or SEC Reporting.
- Strong data analysis skills, including proficiency in SQL, VBA (advanced Excel), and Python.
- Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI is a plus.
- Experience in collecting, defining, and documenting business and technology requirements, test plans, and other project management artifacts related to data management and reporting.
- Working knowledge of related industry practices and standards for data management and regulatory reporting, and experience in large-scale data implementations.
- Experience in working across technology and business projects, managing inter-dependencies related to data flows and reporting processes.
- Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze data and draw actionable conclusions.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the daily delivery of complete, accurate, and timely regulatory reporting data, adhering to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Managing and overseeing Business-As-Usual (BAU) processes for CFTC, SEC, and CAD Regulatory Reporting, with a strong emphasis on data quality and validation.
- Monitoring daily reporting data controls, proactively identifying and resolving data quality issues, and collaborating with stakeholders to remediate data gaps.
- Conducting in-depth data analysis on large datasets to identify root causes of complex data issues and implement corrective actions.
- Working with the global team lead and reporting peers to develop and execute a global book of work focused on new regulatory requirements, improved data quality, enhanced controls, and insightful data-driven metrics.
- Driving process improvements by advocating for changes to existing processes that reduce manual touchpoints, enhance data quality, and increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Creating, managing, and presenting project documents (business requirements, status updates, risk & control updates, issue/event summaries) with a focus on data-related aspects.
Other
- 3+ years of financial services experience in regulatory reporting, capital markets middle office, or OTC derivative products, with a demonstrable focus on data analysis and quality.
- Experience in consulting with project stakeholders, including the ability to facilitate compromises and resolve conflicting requirements related to data.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, well-organized, with strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly in conveying data-driven insights.
- Proactive, resilient, and tenacious in pursuing data quality and accuracy.
- Ability to create and deliver presentations to senior management, effectively communicating data-driven insights.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements, while maintaining data integrity and reporting accuracy.
