26956764 Equities Cash EMEA High Touch Technology Lead – SVP

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Equities Tech

Equities Technology at Citi is undertaking a bold, multi‑year transformation to build a best‑in‑class global platform across execution, prime, clearing and cross‑product margining. We are re‑engineering our technology estate to achieve world‑leading performance and resiliency, enabling new capabilities in advanced execution, global market connectivity, and modernised post‑trade, clearing and margin processes. Our ambition is to deliver a seamlessly integrated, highly automated platform that drives outstanding client outcomes and accelerates growth across our global franchise. As part of the team, you’ll collaborate closely with high‑calibre engineers and deeply engaged business and product partners - working together to define and deliver the next generation of Equities technology at Citi.

Citi Equities Technology organization is looking for a senior technologist to lead the delivery of the strategic consolidated Sales & Trading platform in EMEA region. This is a senior vice president level role located in London.

The target platform will support both sales and trading workflows across all key products traded in equities: cash, programs, listed derivatives, delta one (single stock and index swaps), ETFs, convertible bonds, and FX.

The person in this role will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the platform in EMEA region and the replacement of legacy and vendor trading systems. The objective of this multi-year initiative is to reduce the overall cost of platform ownership as well as “price per feature” for any new development. The platform includes the user interface, the order management modules, control layers, and supporting services. The functionality is centered around sales, trading, analytics, and middle office workflows.

Key responsibilities of the person in this role will include:

• Delivering on a multi-year technology transformation roadmap in alignment with the budget constraints and in line with the business value proposition.
• Close partnership with the business to maximize the value of the platform while driving the consolidation of multiple systems.
• Oversight of legacy and vendor trading platforms in the region. Management of book of work for these platforms through the period of transition to a new system.
• Rapid adoption of AI toolkits in line with the firm’s strategy of modernization of the development process.
• Management of a global team of developers and analysts.
• Oversight of system architecture, design of key modules, SDLC, and adherence to technology standards.
• Close collaboration with production support and quality assurance teams to ensure successful delivery and operation of the system.
• Technology budget management and meeting budget targets.
• Partnering with the global leadership on optimizing and revising a multi-year delivery strategy
• Consolidation of technology products and rationalization of vendor relationships.
• Hiring new talent.
• Partnership with other technology teams including Client Connectivity, Execution Services, Middle Office, and Risk.
• Close partnership with regulatory, compliance, and audit.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Past record of successful delivery of sales or trading order management systems on a global scale.
• Strong Engineering background and command of modern architectures and frameworks (GUI, middleware, server, document & relational databases)
• 10+ years of experience in Java development.
• Strong command of modern Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) best practices.
• Solid understanding of Equities products and services (cash, program trading, listed derivatives, swaps, convertible bonds)
• Good understanding of EMEA trading regulation.
• Strong knowledge of FIX protocol.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience with budget and vendor management.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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

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