Technology Lead, Senior Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global banking institution is seeking a Technology Lead, Senior Vice President in Kuala Lumpur. This senior management position involves overseeing multiple teams, driving application systems analysis, and managing technology resources. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in applications development and management experience, along with strong communication skills. The role offers the chance to positively impact technology strategies within a global banking framework, ensuring compliance and high standards are maintained.

Benefits

Access to telehealth options

Health and wellness programs

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in applications development is necessary.
• Experience in a management position is a must.
• Ability to manage global technology teams effectively.
• Requires knowledge of industry practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple professional teams to achieve goals.
• Provide strategic influence and control over resources.
• Utilize knowledge to resolve unique issues.
• Ensure compliance with essential procedures.
• Provide evaluative judgement based on analysis.
• Influence senior leaders and communicate externally.
• Assess risk related to business decisions.

Skills

Applications development experience

Management experience

Global technology team management

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of industry practices and standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Technology Lead, Senior Vice President (Internal Job Title: Apps Development Group Manager - C14) based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decisions and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well‑being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.

The Applications Development Group Manager based in Malaysia 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.

In this role, you’re expected:

• Manage multiple teams of professionals to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for the 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 supervising the activity of others and creating accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in applications development.
• Experience in management.
• Experience managing global technology teams.
• 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.

Subject to the decision of Citi, the role holder may be appointed as a member of a senior management function and in the event of such appointment the role holder shall be required to discharge his/her responsibilities in accordance with Bank Negara Malaysia’s Policy Document on Responsibility Mapping, which comes into effect on January 1, 2026 and other applicable laws and regulations (collectively, “Applicable Laws and Regulations”) together with Citi’s policies, standards, procedures, code of conduct, employee handbook (“Citi Policies”) all as may be amended from time to time. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Applicable Laws and Regulations (and in the case of Citi Policies, will read and understand these as and when it is made available to the role holder), and agree to undergo any additional screenings or assessments, including to take necessary steps and actions, if required by Citi should Citi decide to appoint the role holder as a member of the senior management.

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

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