Lead Java Developer

• FX Options Realtime Risk

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.

Description

This position is responsible for leading a team working on our FX real-time risk system, driving key deliverables, managing the backlog of work, and contributing technically where needed. As a front-office facing role, you'll be the first point of contact for the FX Options Trading desk, providing quick and decisive action on technical delivery and incident resolution.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team working on critical FX real-time risk infrastructure.
• Drive key deliverables and manage the backlog in collaboration with business stakeholders
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for FX Options Trading leadership and make technical decisions, providing architectural direction as we modernize and onboard to the bank's strategic risk platform
• Contribute hands-on using our tech stack: Java, CouchbaseDB, Kafka, Apache Storm. Design and implement solutions for complex real-time risk calculation requirements
• Act as SME to senior stakeholders including the trading desk and risk managers. Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets

Required Experience

• Extensive experience in application development and systems analysis
• Proven financial knowledge of FX trading and risk systems is essential
• Proven experience leading and mentor a high-performing team working on critical FX real-time risk infrastructure and managing successful project deliveries
• Strong hands-on expertise in Java, especially in the context of distributed systems and real-time data processing
• Excellent communication skills with ability to interact confidently with trading desk heads

Bonus points for

• CouchbaseDB, Kafka, Apache Storm, Spring, Open Shift, GCP
• Understanding of AI/analytics applications in financial systems

What Makes This Role Special

Outstanding Team Culture - Join a collaborative, supportive team with a fantastic culture that values innovation and mutual growth.

Deep Business Learning - Unique opportunity to learn the FX trading business inside and out, working directly with senior traders.

Technical Leadership - Provide technical direction on a critical system while working with modern technologies and AI/analytics innovations.

Career Growth - Exposure to strategic platform modernization, cloud technologies, and direct business leadership interaction.

Education

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience in a similar role

What we’ll provide you

By joining Citi, 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 base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Visit our About Us | Culture, Values & Benefits page to learn more.

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.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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