24784833 Head Of Client Channels Solutions – SVP (Hybrid)
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About Citi
As the world’s most global bank, Citi gives you the tools to be a trailblazer. We’re not just building technology; we’re building the future of banking. With thousands of employees located around the globe, we are an international team encompassing a broad range of teams, roles, and cultures, and we invite you to come and join us!
Citi’s technology team supports business operations in 100+ countries, across multiple lines of business spanning both Institutional and retail businesses.
The group works to optimize the IT environment by standardizing production platforms, reducing complexity, and introducing innovative solutions that provide new business capabilities, reduce total cost of ownership, and create a competitive advantage for Citi.
We want to regularly engage with talented individuals who are passionate about producing clean, testable code as part of a high performing team. We have found this to be way more important than experience in the financial sector. We welcome applications from any industry and should you wish to apply your application will be reviewed for a multitude of Developer positions at varying levels.
About FX Tech
Citi FX has a physical presence in 83 countries with 1,400 dedicated staff giving us the largest FX presence of any bank globally. Foreign Exchange has been one of the defining businesses of Citi for much of its 200 year existence.
Citi has the largest FX presence of any bank globally and we proudly put this down to delivering unrivalled service and insight to our clients. Increasing investment in technology has seen us roll out award winning applications. Technology is a central pillar for our plans to sustain and grow our FX business.
Above all, we seek individuals who seek exceptional attitude and aptitude in the people they work with and have a demonstrated passion for delivering FX technology in support of our #1 FX business.
Role Overview/What will you do:
* Manage and inspire a high-quality team of engineers.
* Work with teams across FX to define and then implement solutions that benefit the business.
* The role is hands on - includes both technical implementation and thought leadership.
* Work with teams across FX client platforms to define and then implement solutions that benefit multiple asset classes.
* Manage/develop teams of professionals to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions) as well as ensure team adheres to best practices and process.
* Drive the design and development of system architecture, work with end-users of the systems, and enhance the quality of deliverables.
* Ensure staff follows Citi documented policy and procedures.
* Lead and deliver local staff forums, present global, regional, and location news and updates to engage team in the progress of organization.
* Contribute to defining and implementing best practices and processes for the department and ensure transparency and consistency across teams.
Key Skills and Experience required
* Proven understanding of FX Technology highly preferred.
* Ability to develop a team that is seen as the engineering role model for the organization.
* Ability to work directly with trading and quant teams.
* Proven track record of building new systems, replacing legacy systems and renovating existing systems.
* Strong systems (software, hardware, networks) knowledge required to define solutions and troubleshoot issues.
* Exceptional communicator who loves working with people, confident communicating at all levels from an individual team to the entire enterprise.
* Highly credible hands-on engineer, confident to deep dive into a product and codebase and offer detailed, constructive analysis and feedback.
* Awareness of industry trends and leveraging new technologies as appropriate.
* Experience in collaborating and influencing cross-functional teams.
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 London, 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.
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.
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Job Family Group: Technology
Job Family: Applications Development
Time Type: Full time
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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