Data Risk Senior Lead Analyst
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 2, 2026. Citi scores A on the Alion truth index.
Citi is looking for aSeniorData RiskSeniorLeadAnalystto play a pivotal role in protecting the firm's financial stability and reputation by overseeing data risk governance, controls, and policy across a globalorganization. Sitting within Citi's Operational Risk function, this role carries real strategic ownership - shaping how data risk isidentified, managed, and communicated at the highest levels of the firm. You will work directly with senior leadership, regulators, and business partners to ensure data risk management is embedded across the enterprise and aligned toorganizationalobjectives.
Whatyou willdo:
Oversee the application of data risk policies, tools, and governance processes to create sustainable controls that reduce losses from inadequate processes and emerging risks.
Assess andchallengesthe effectiveness of data risk mitigation strategies, governance structures, risk appetite frameworks, and control metrics to ensure theyremainfit for purpose.
Monitor data risk indicators across enterprise data programs- including data quality, architecture tooling, operating models, and end-user computing - escalating significant issues to executive management.
Design and implement robust control measures to mitigate identified data risks across theorganization.
Guide business units and senior stakeholders in making informed decisions on data risk remediation, includingprioritizingcorrectiveactionsand achieving risk reduction targets.
Partner with senior management to prepare and present data risk incidents, trends, and key developments to boards, regulators, and oversight bodies.
Shape andembed ona firm-wide culture of data risk accountability, ensuring teams understand their responsibilities in managing risk exposure.
Support the development and adoption of the Data Governance Policy, associated procedures, and risk standards across business functions.
What we will need from you:
10+ years of experience in data risk, operational risk, or a closely related risk management discipline within a regulated industry such as banking, finance, insurance, or healthcare.
Deep knowledge of data management principles including datalinage, data quality,metadata, master and reference data, data architecture, and data modelling.
Ability toidentifydata risks from complex datasets and translate findings into clear, actionable risk assessments and management reporting.
Advanced knowledge of issue management frameworks including key performance indicators, key risk indicators, and corrective action plans, with experience managing risk appetite and remediation timelines.
Demonstrated ability to influence and credibly challenge senior stakeholders, including first-line business teams, internalaudit, and external regulators.
Skilled in applying analytical tools to risk monitoring andvisualization, with hands-on experience using Tableau to communicate risk insights to non-technical audiences.
Clear and confident communicator at all levels, with the ability to present complex risk information to boards, regulators, and executive leadership in a concise and compelling way.
Professional certification in data management, risk management, or projectmanagementisadvantageous.
Familiarity with applying artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches toidentifypatterns, anomalies, or emerging risks within large and complex datasets.
Experience leading or contributing to large-scale, cross-functionalprogramsinvolving multiple business units and senior governance oversight.
By joining Citi Hungary, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well:
Cafeteria Program
Home Office Allowance (for colleagues working in hybrid work models)
Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)
Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices
Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund
Group Lie Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed
Flexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balance
Career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines
Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.
Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.
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Job Family Group:
Risk Management------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Operational Risk------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
Full time------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
Ft20,172,680.00 - Ft33,822,720.00------------------------------------------------------
Most Relevant Skills
Analytical Thinking, Controls Lifecycle, Credible Challenge, Governance, Policy, Procedure, and Regulation, Risk Management Lifecycle.------------------------------------------------------
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------
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