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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technology Managing Director to lead our Securities Finance Technology division. This senior leadership role is responsible for formulating and driving the strategy, development, and transformation of our Agency Lending and Collateral Technology platforms. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing global development teams, driving large-scale modernization programs, and fostering a culture of innovation. You will be at the forefront of transforming our legacy systems into a modern, data-enabled, and microservices-based architecture to support our growing business needs.
Job Responsibility
Define and execute a comprehensive technology roadmap for the Agency Lending and Collateral Technology platforms, aligning with business goals and industry trends
Provide vision and leadership to a global team of software engineers, architects, and project managers
Champion the adoption of modern architecture patterns, including microservices, cloud-native development, and event-driven design
Drive the strategic transformation of monolithic applications into a resilient, scalable, and flexible microservices ecosystem
Define and execute an AI-first engineering strategy across front-end and back-end platforms, aligning technology direction with Citi's broader digital transformation priorities, and leading the group to make full use of AI-assisted software development
Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC) for all applications within the Agency Lending and Collateral domains
Ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of new features, enhancements, and critical projects
Implement and enforce Agile and DevOps best practices to improve development velocity, quality, and team morale
Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including business heads, product owners, and infrastructure teams, to ensure alignment and transparency
Develop and implement a robust data strategy to unlock the value of our securities finance data
Architect and build data pipelines, data lakes, and analytical capabilities to support real-time reporting, business intelligence, and advanced analytics
Ensure data quality, governance, and security standards are met across all platforms
Promote a data-driven culture within the technology organization and the business
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, globally distributed technology team
Foster an inclusive and collaborative environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth
Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and vendor relationships to optimize team performance and control costs
Attract and retain top engineering talent
Ensure all applications are designed and operated with the highest levels of security, stability, and resiliency
Partner with enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity teams to manage technology risk and ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal policies
Requirements
15+ years of experience in software engineering and technology leadership, with a significant portion within the financial services industry
Minimum of 7 years in a leadership role managing large, global application development teams
Direct experience in Securities Finance, Agency Lending, or Collateral Management/Optimization is strongly preferred
Proven experience leading a successful, large-scale technology transformation from legacy systems to a microservices-based architecture
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
Nice to have
Deep understanding of modern architectural patterns, including microservices, APIs, event-driven architecture, and domain-driven design
Experience with cloud platforms and containerization technologies
Strong knowledge of modern programming languages (e.g., Java), database technologies (Oracle, MSSQL), and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka)
Expertise in building and scaling data-intensive applications and data analytics platforms
Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams and stakeholders at all levels
Strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to translate business needs into a clear technology vision and an executable plan
Strong financial acumen and experience managing significant budgets and vendor contracts
In-depth knowledge of the securities finance lifecycle, including trade capture, inventory management, collateral optimization, and settlement
Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the securities finance space (e.g., SFTR)