Head of FX eTrading Frontend Development

Citigroup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi FX Technology is seeking a senior engineering leader in London to manage and inspire a high-caliber team of engineers. You will define and implement solutions across FX Technology, partnering with trading and quant teams to deliver high-performance systems.

The role combines hands-on development with strategic thought leadership, focusing on architecture, best practices, and cross-functional collaboration within Citi’s global FX operations.

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of ultra low-latency development practices.
• Proven understanding of FX, highly preferred.
• Ability to develop a team seen as engineering role model.
• Ability to work with trading and quant teams.
• Track record of building new systems and renovating legacy ones.
• Strong systems knowledge (software, hardware, networks).
• Excellent communication across all levels of the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Manage and inspire a high-quality team of engineers.
• Define and implement solutions with FX Technology to benefit the business.
• Hands-on role with technical implementation and thought leadership.
• Lead staff development and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Contribute to architecture design and system-wide improvements.
• Deliver updates to global, regional, and location teams.

Skills

Ultra low-latency

FX domain

Team leadership

Engineering leadership

Trading collaboration

Systems design

Mentoring

Cross-functional communication

Tools

Citi tech stack

Job description

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

The successful candidate will work with teams across FX Technology to define and then implement solutions that benefit the business

The role is hands on - includes both technical implementation and thought leadership.

The role does not involve budget responsibility

The successful candidate will work with teams across FX Technology 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 Develop vision for team around roles and responsibilities, and structure team to ensure greatest impact, efficient use of resource, and alignment to business structures

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 as well as maintain desktop procedures and supporting documentation for filings on a current basis and in comprehensive manner

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 ultra low-latency development practices
• Proven understanding of FX 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
• The candidate will have a strong systems (software, hardware, networks) knowledge required to define solutions and trouble shoot 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.

Job Family Group: Technology

Job Family: Applications Development

Time Type: Full time

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