Apps Dev Lead Credit Risk Technology - Vice President

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Hands-On Development
• Lead by example, actively contributing to the design, architecture, and hands-on development of critical software components for Counterparty Credit Risk Management leveraging AI tools such as Devin and Co-Pilot
• Drive technical excellence, ensuring best practices in coding, testing, and deployment are followed for high-performance and large-scale applications
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor team members in advanced development techniques
• Team Leadership & Management
• Supervise work of a team of software engineers
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team environment focused on tackling challenging firm-wide initiatives
• Allocate resources effectively to meet project deadlines and objectives related to risk management solutions
• Strategic Planning & Innovation
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and AI tools (including GenAI) that can enhance our credit risk management product offerings and development processes
• Drive the adoption of modern tech stacks (e.g., cloud-native, microservices, serverless architectures, containerization) and AI/ML capabilities into our solutions for limit monitoring, exception management, stress testing analysis, and escalation workflows
• Contribute to the strategic roadmap and vision for technology development within the Credit Risk Technology team
• Architecture & Design
• Define and enforce architectural standards and patterns for robust, scalable, and secure credit risk applications
• Collaborate with product management, risk officers, salespeople, and traders to translate complex business requirements into robust and scalable technical designs, providing an integrated view across diverse data sources
• Project Delivery
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of software projects within the Credit Risk domain, from conception to deployment and maintenance
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards, directly impacting Citi's risk exposure management
• Implement and champion agile development methodologies
• Stakeholder Communication
• Communicate technical vision, progress, and challenges effectively to both technical and business stakeholders, including risk officers and senior management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, operations, and other engineering groups, to deliver comprehensive risk solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role (Lead Developer, Tech Lead)
• Strong hands-on programming skills in Java and related technologies
• Extensive experience with modern tech stacks and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including microservices, APIs, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing
• Proven experience in leveraging AI/ML tools and technologies (e.g., GenAI, machine learning frameworks, natural language processing, data science platforms) in building large-scale, high-performance applications
• Deep understanding of software architecture patterns, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience with various databases (SQL and NoSQL) and complex data integration/streaming technologies
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Able to inspire and motivate a technical team

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience in the financial services industry, particularly in credit risk, market risk, or a related trading/risk domain
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance in financial technology
• Experience with large-scale data aggregation and real-time processing systems
• Certifications in cloud platforms or specific AI/ML technologies

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work with a cutting-edge tech stack and innovative AI tools on critical firm-wide initiatives
• A collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions directly impact Citi's risk management capabilities
• Challenging projects that will push your technical boundaries and provide significant exposure to complex financial systems
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package