Tech and Global Payments Director, Citi

Citi

Location:
India, Chennai

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

The Applications Development Senior Group Manager is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to establish and implement new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology Team. The overall objective of this role is to drive applications systems analysis and programming activities. Citi is seeking a visionary and results-driven Senior Engineering Manager to lead critical Payments' FX modernization initiatives within our major revenue-generating Cross-Border Payments Team.

Job Responsibility:

Provide technical leadership of multiple enterprise scale complex software solutions, with focus on recovery, stability, reliability, scalability and performance
Cultivate and lead a high-performance engineering culture across diverse teams
Manage/develop multiple teams of professionals to accomplish established goals
Prepare and present regular team/project reviews to senior management and business leaders
Drive the design and development of system architecture
Ensure staff follows Citi documented policy and procedures
Monitor and manage approach/end results, budgeting, planning, policy formation
Ensure change is managed with appropriate controls, documentation, and approvals
Manage and maintain all disaster recovery plans
Lead and deliver local staff forums
Contribute to defining and implementing best practices and processes for the department

Requirements:

15+ years of relevant experience working on payments landscape handled technical delivery and support
Hands-on development experience in Core Java, Springboot, and middleware technologies
8-10+ years of managerial experience, with demonstrated leadership, management, and development skills
Minimum 12 years of experience in leading globally distributed and large teams successfully
Experience with financial products
Working knowledge of the industry and competitors' products and services
Advanced knowledge of strategic direction of the function within relevant part of the business
Strong expertise in driving complex program strategy and Implementation
Experience in application run the bank needs and production support management
Proven track record for innovation, payment strategy and overall technology governance
Project management, interpersonal, and communication skills, with high attention to minute details
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Master's degree preferred

Nice to have:

FX/Payments experience will be definite plus

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Job Posted:
October 24, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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