Are you a visionary technology leader passionate about building the foundational systems for a global financial services powerhouse? We are seeking a Global Head of Foundation Services Technology to steer our Prime Services division.

In this senior management role, you will own and drive the technology strategy for our critical client and reference data platforms. You will partner directly with senior leaders across Prime Finance and Futures & Derivative Clearing to deliver robust, scalable solutions that power our business growth. This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented global team of 18+ developers, make a significant impact, and join a high-performance organization at the forefront of the industry.

What You'll Do:

• Shape the Future:

Define and execute the technology strategy and platform roadmap, directly influencing business growth and ensuring best-in-class risk and control frameworks.

• Lead and Inspire:

Manage and mentor a global team of skilled developers. You will foster a culture of innovation, excellence, and accountability through effective performance management, hiring, and career development.

• Drive Impact:

Command resources, manage budgets, and oversee planning to deliver exceptional results. You'll have the strategic influence and autonomy to make key decisions and see them through.

• Collaborate and Influence:

Partner with senior leaders across technology and business functions to solve complex challenges, navigate dynamic situations, and drive consensus.

• Champion Best Practices:

Ensure your teams adhere to and help define essential development standards, integrating your deep technical knowledge with the firm's overall technology vision.

• Uphold Our Standards:

Foster a culture of sound risk management and ethical conduct. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and policies while protecting our firm and our clients.

What We're Looking For:

• Leadership Experience:

A proven track record of 10+ years in technology, with significant experience managing and leading global development teams.

• Technical Expertise:

• Deep experience in architecting and building scalable Reference Data, Pricing and Client Hierarchy platforms.

• Strong background in modern applications development using Java, Spring, SQL (Microsoft SQL Server preferred), Kafka, and MongoDB.

• Proficiency with DevOps principles and tools, including CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Tekton), containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Open Shift), and version control (Git).

• Financial Domain Knowledge:

A strong understanding of, or keen interest in, the Finance Sector, particularly concepts related to Prime Finance, security/instrument/pricing reference data, and client account data.

• Communication Skills:

Exceptional and clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical senior stakeholders.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience is required

• A Master’s degree is preferred

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Jersey City New Jersey United States:

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.

Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Apr 29, 2026

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