Engineering Lead-Technology Controls

Citi; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life, accident, and disability保险

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Citi in Jersey City, NJ is seeking an Applications Development Senior Group Manager to lead multiple software teams, drive architecture decisions, and deliver high-quality systems aligned with business strategy.

The role requires extensive leadership experience, strong budgeting skills, and a deep understanding of financial products and regulatory requirements. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience.
• 8-10+ years of managerial experience.
• PMP Certification, MBA, specific licenses.
• Experience with financial products.
• Working knowledge of the industry and competitors’ products.
• Advanced knowledge of strategic direction of the function.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams and manage personnel duties including evaluations and hiring.
• Present regular team and project reviews to senior management.
• Drive system architecture design, work with end-users to improve deliverables.
• Monitor budgeting, policy formation, and future area strategy.
• Ensure regulatory reporting controls and documentation are current.
• Oversee disaster recovery plans and testing.
• Lead staff forums and communicate updates across locations.
• Promote best practices and transparency across teams.
• Assess risk and ensure compliance with laws and Citi policies.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Strategic planning

Communication

Budgeting

Performance management

Education

Bachelor’s degree/university degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

PMP Certification

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial products knowledge

Job description

The Applications Development Senior 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage/develop multiple 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
• Prepare and present regular team/project reviews to senior management and business leaders
• 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
• Monitor and manage approach/end results, budgeting, planning, policy formation, and contribute to future strategy of the area(s)
• Ensure change is managed with appropriate controls, documentation, and approvals including implementation of new and revised regulatory reporting requirements
• Research and resolve issues, provide recommendations, and escalator to senior management as needed
• Manage and maintain all disaster recovery plans, oversee appropriate testing, and provide permit-to-operate for new applications
• 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
• 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.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience
• 8-10+ years of managerial experience
• PMP Certification, MBA, Specific to business Licenses and other
• Experience with financial products
• Working knowledge of the industry and competitors’ products and services
• Advanced knowledge of strategic direction of the function within relevant part of the business
• Proficient computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and development skills
• Technical Skills
  • Domain Technologies / Concepts
  • Languages Python, Java, Angular, Reactor equivalent
  • AI/ML Agentic AI, LLMs, RAG, GenAI platforms
  • Data Engineering Data migration, schema rationalization, ETL/ELT pipelines
  • Architecture Microservices, event-driven architecture, cloud-native
  • Integration REST APIs, enterprise system integrations (M&T, MCA)
  • DevOps CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), observability
  • Analytics Real-time reporting, automated dashboards, BI tooling

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

Jersey City New Jersey United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$170,000.00 - $300,000.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.

Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs.

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs

Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.

Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date

Aug 26, 2026

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