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Citi is establishing a new, unified firmwide AI organization under a newly created Group Head of Artificial Intelligence - merging the firm's Head of AI and CTO responsibilities into a single executive accountable for AI-led transformation across every business and function. This post-merger structure is intentionally distinct from prior models and will be the engine through which Citi competes in the AI era. The Head of AI-First Development is the leader who re-architects how Citi builds products. The mandate is to make AI the default across the firm's entire Product Development Lifecycle - from requirements through code, test, and deployment. This is a rare Managing Director level mandate to lead one of the largest engineering productivity transformations in global financial services. Why This Role You will redefine what it means to build products. The platform you build and the workflows you establish will shape how all of Citi's businesses ship products and will be one of the largest, most visible bets the firm makes on the productivity of its own people. Few seats in financial services offer a comparable canvas for an engineering leader.
Job Responsibility
Re-architect Citi's end-to-end Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC) so that AI is the default
Define and own the firm's reference workflows, standards, and patterns for AI-first product development
Continuously evolve the PDLC as the underlying AI tooling, models, and developer practices mature
Own the agentic product development platform including agentic requirements tools, testing tools, coding tools, AI-assisted code review, automated testing, and deployment agents
Define the firm's 'build vs. buy vs. partner' strategy for developer AI tooling
Establish the engineering productivity metrics, telemetry, and feedback loops
Requirements
15+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, including senior roles owning developer experience, developer platforms, or engineering productivity at scale
Seasoned DevEx / developer-platform leader - has personally built and run a developer platform serving thousands (ideally tens of thousands) of engineers, with demonstrable productivity outcomes
Deep, current expertise in agentic coding tools and the AI-first SDLC
Influential change agent - proven ability to win over skeptical users and engineers
Strong product instinct - runs the platform as a true product, with clear users, telemetry, prioritization, and outcome accountability
Strong appreciation of Cyber security and Architectural standardization concerns
Cross-functional influencer - proven ability to operate in a matrixed environment across platform, controls, HR, and the broader Tech organization without direct authority over all of them
Risk & Compliance awareness – understands and fully appreciates risks, controls, and regulatory expectations as they apply to AI-assisted development in global banking
Excellent communication - credible with engineers, engineering leaders, business stakeholders, controls partners, and regulators alike
Financial Services fluency preferred
comparable experience in another regulated, large-scale engineering environment will be considered
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Advanced technical degree or MBA preferred
Nice to have
Financial Services fluency preferred
Advanced technical degree or MBA preferred
What we offer
medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays