Applications Development Group Manager

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Greater London; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

Learning & development resources

Job summary

Citi London is seeking a senior Applications Development Group Manager to drive multiple teams in delivering advanced application systems. You will provide strategic influence over resources and budgets, ensuring compliance and high-quality delivery.

The role requires managing global technology teams and liaising with senior leaders and external partners. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in applications development, a strong financial services background, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in applications development and management.
• Experience leading and managing global technology teams.
• Financial services background, custody or securities services preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industry practices and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple teams of professionals to achieve goals and conduct personnel duties.
• Provide strategic influence over resources, budget management and planning.
• Resolve issues using in-depth knowledge of applications development.
• Define and follow essential procedures and standards.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and external partners as needed.
• Assess risk in business decisions and escalate control issues with transparency.

Skills

10+ years experience

Applications development

Management

Global technology teams

.NET/SQL Server

JANA

Financial services (Custody/Securities

Industry best practices

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

.NET

SQL Server

JANA

Job description

## Applications Development Group ManagerApply: Hybrid: London United Kingdom: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: 26988558The Applications Development 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.**What you’ll do** * Manage multiple teams of professionals to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions)* Provide strategic influence and exercise control over resources, budget management and planning while monitoring end results* Utilize in-depth knowledge of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve issues* Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining standards* Integrate in-depth knowledge of applications development with overall technology function to achieve established goals* Provide evaluative judgement based on analysis of facts in complicated, unique, and dynamic situations including drawing from internal and external sources* Influence and negotiate with senior leaders across functions, as well as communicate with external parties as necessary* Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.**What we’ll need from you** * 10+ years of relevant experience* Experience in applications development* Experience in management* Experience managing global technology teams* Experience in .Net/SqlServer/Jana* Financial services background preferably Custody / Securities Services* Working knowledge of industry practices and standards* Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication**Education:*** Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience* Master’s degree preferred**What we can offer you**We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.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:* Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure* A discretional annual performance related bonus* Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances* Employee Assistance Program* Pension Plan* Paid Parental Leave* Special discounts for employees, family, and friends* Access to an array of learning and development resourcesAlongside 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.**Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.**