Data Platform Lead - Senior Vice President

The Senior Vice President, Data Platform Lead is a senior leadership role within Prime Services Technology, responsible for managing and directing the data platform, data governance, and overall data strategy for the Prime Services Data team. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within Prime Services Technology and how they interact to achieve the objectives of the function.
Prime Services Technology provides business solutions to Prime Brokerage, Equity Finance, Delta One, Futures Execution and Clearing, and OTC Clearing businesses. The Data Platform Lead will be responsible for data sourcing, distribution, and data governance within Prime Services and working with other Markets teams that need data from Prime. This hands-on leader will manage a team of data analysts, project managers, business analysts, and developers, providing strategic direction while maintaining deep technical expertise.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the data domain with a strong background in how enterprise data is managed and governed, combined with comprehensive business knowledge of financial data. This role requires applying in-depth understanding of the business impact of technical contributions, with strong commercial awareness being a necessity. Excellent communication skills are required to negotiate internally, often at a senior level, and to drive communication between business leaders and technology teams across Markets Technology and ICG Technology Enterprise Architecture groups to ensure solutions are in line with the firm's strategic direction and compliant with risk & controls standards.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management

Manage and lead a diverse team of data analysts, project managers, business analysts, and developers for the data platform
Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for team members
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Oversee resource allocation, capacity planning, and team performance management
Create accountability and maintain high standards of performance across the team
Coach and develop future leaders within the organization
Communication & Stakeholder Management

Exhibit high-level communication skills, influence management, and excellent presentation ability to work effectively with executive teams
Drive communication between business leaders and IT; exhibit sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills to exchange complex information
Negotiate internally at senior levels across Markets Technology and with external stakeholders as necessary
Lead projects with multiple counterparts across organizations
Facilitate discussions and conduct group meetings under pressure
Present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences including senior executives
Data Governance & Management

Oversee data sourcing, distribution, and data governance within Prime Services
Create and maintain formal enterprise information management requirements that include business architecture models, conceptual and logical data models, data flows, enterprise data standards, adoption strategies, and data remediation recommendations
Ensure robust data governance frameworks are in place and adhered to across the organization
Drive compliance with enterprise data standards and regulatory requirements
Oversee metadata management and data lineage documentation
Establish and monitor data quality rules, validation frameworks, and remediation processes
Work closely with Markets Technology and ICG Technology Enterprise Architecture groups to ensure solutions are in line with firm's strategic direction and compliant with risk & controls standards
Business Partnership & Requirements Management

Create detailed business requirements documents reflecting the data needs of key business and technology initiatives at Citi
Work closely with key business SMEs and Quantitative Analysts to develop an in-depth understanding of their critical data needs and business impact of existing data quality and data integrity issues on a detailed level
Recognize patterns of data needs across multiple business requirements and determine how to address these requirements using an effective and efficient business data architecture
Consult with business clients across Prime Brokerage, Equity Finance, Delta One, Futures Execution and Clearing, and OTC Clearing to identify strategic data requirements
Translate complex business requirements into technical specifications and actionable data solutions
Partner with other Markets teams that need data from Prime Services to ensure seamless data sharing and collaboration
Guide the implementation of data visualization tools and platforms for data analytics and reporting
Work closely with key technology SMEs across Prime Services Technology to address business architecture requirements
Ensure the platform supports advanced analytics and basic ML model usage
Experience
Required Qualifications

12+ years of experience in data management, data architecture, or related fields within Banking or Financial Services
Proven track record of managing and leading diverse technical teams including data analysts, developers, project managers, and business analysts
Extensive experience in enterprise data management, data governance, and data platform development
Deep business knowledge of financial data, particularly in Markets business. Prime Services brokerage background preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, complex data initiatives across multiple organizations
Experience working at senior levels with executive stakeholders and business leaders
Technical Skills

Data Platform Architecture: In-depth experience building data lakes, data warehouses, and data mesh/fabric architectures on-premises and on public cloud
Data Integration: Extensive knowledge of various data ingestion and distribution frameworks (enterprise & opensource)
Programming & Scripting: Hands-on experience using scripting languages such as Python or Scala to build data pipelines
Distributed Systems: Experience with distributed messaging systems such as Kafka and distributed caching services such as Gemfire/Redis
Data Visualization: Experience implementing data visualization tools and platforms for data analytics and reporting
Database Technologies: Proficient in SQL and various database management systems
Machine Learning: Understanding of basic ML models and their usage in data platforms
Cloud Platforms: Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for data solutions
Data Modeling: Strong understanding of conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling
Data Quality: Deep expertise in data quality frameworks, validation techniques, and remediation strategies
Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to present to executive audiences
Strong influence management and negotiation skills
Demonstrated facility to interact and work effectively with diverse teams across organizations
High-level presentation ability and executive presence
Ability to work under pressure, facilitate discussions, and conduct group meetings
Strong diplomacy skills required to exchange complex information across business and technology stakeholders
Education

Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related quantitative field
Master's degree or advanced certifications in Data Management, Enterprise Architecture, or related fields preferred
This is a hybrid role which means candidate will need to work from the office at least 3 days a week .
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Job Family Group:
Technology
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Job Family:
Applications Development
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Time Type:
Full time
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Primary Location:
Jersey City New Jersey United States
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$176,720.00 - $265,080.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
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Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Mar 17, 2026
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