Architecture Sr. Lead Analyst

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 176,720 - 265,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages

Job summary

Citi is seeking an Architecture Sr. Lead Analyst in New York, NY who will be responsible for providing architectural vision and managing various IT systems. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of relevant experience, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to negotiate and influence at senior levels.

This position offers a salary range of $176,720 to $265,080, alongside competitive benefits like medical and dental coverage, 401(k), and paid time off. Join Citi's team to shape the future of technology in wealth lending.

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Proven management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to develop working relationships and manage multiple activities.
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
• Self-starter, quick learner, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural vision across all IT systems.
• Develop architecture, strategy, planning, and problem-solving solutions.
• Act as a visionary to assist in defining direction for future projects.
• Consult on business, technical, and infrastructure issues.
• Accountable for end-to-end results including budgeting and technology strategies.
• Interface with vendors to assess technology and guide product roadmaps.
• Contribute to technical direction and strategic decisions.
• Resolve complex issues with analytical thinking.
• Negotiate at higher levels; manage risk and ensure compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of public cloud

API gateways

Containerization

Microservices-based architecture

AI/ML

Wealth lending products domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or university degree (or equivalent experience)

Potential Master’s degree

Job description

Architecture Sr. Lead Analyst

Job Req Id: 26962355

Location(s): Jersey City, New Jersey; Irving, Texas

Job Type: On-Site/Resident

Posted: May 21, 2026

Job Overview: The Architecture Sr Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within the business. Excellent communication skills are required to negotiate at a senior level, guide, influence and convince others, and provide authoritative advice. The role includes accountability for technical strategy, resource management, and team allocation.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of public cloud, API gateways, containerization, microservices-based architecture, AI/ML, and domain knowledge of wealth lending products; provide architectural vision across all IT systems.
• Develops architecture, strategy, planning, and problem solving solutions at an enterprise level.
• Interfaces across several channels, acting as a visionary to proactively assist in defining direction for future projects.
• Maintains continuous awareness of business, technical, and infrastructure issues and acts as a consultant to aid in the development of creative solutions.
• May be accountable for end-to-end results, including budgeting, policy formulation, and future state technology strategies.
• Interfaces with vendors to assess their technology and guide product roadmaps based on Citi requirements.
• Provides thought leadership and contributes to technical direction and strategic decisions.
• Exhibits sophisticated analytical thinking to resolve complex issues.
• Negotiates at higher levels; manages risk and ensures compliance with laws, policies, and ethical standards.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Proven management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to develop working relationships and manage multiple activities.
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
• Self-starter, quick learner, and detail-oriented.

Education

• Bachelor’s or university degree (or equivalent experience); potential Master’s degree.

Salary

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $176,720.00 – $265,080.00

Benefits

In addition to salary, Citi offers discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Competitive employee benefits include: medical, dental, vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; wellness programs. Paid time off packages include vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Additional benefits vary by jurisdiction and hire date.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Citi is an equal opportunity employer; qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

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