Global Head of Prime Technology

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi’s Equities Technology group is undertaking a bold, multi-year transformation to build a best-in-class global platform across execution, prime services, clearing, and cross-product margining. We are re-engineering our technology estate to deliver world-leading performance, resiliency, and scalability for advanced execution and post-trade capabilities.

We seek an experienced technology leader to define and own the Prime Finance technology strategy, drive end-to-end modernization, and mentor a

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in Equities, Prime Finance, or complex capital markets tech.
• Deep understanding of Prime Finance concepts incl. margining, financing, securities lending, collateral.
• Proven record delivering large-scale tech transformations.
• Ability to influence executive stakeholders in a fast-changing environment.
• Strong global people leadership with budget ownership.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive technology strategy and multi-year transformation roadmap.
• Translate growth objectives into technology priorities and investments.
• Lead end-to-end modernization of Prime Finance platforms.
• Converge execution, prime, clearing, and margin technologies.
• Ensure timely delivery across regulatory and growth initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a globally distributed tech organization.

Skills

Financial services tech leadership

Prime Finance knowledge

Large-scale tech transformations

Executive stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Equities Technology at Citi is undertaking a bold, multi-year transformation to build a best-in‑class, global equities platform across execution, prime services, clearing, and cross-product margining. one that combines scale, balance sheet efficiency, global reach, and deeply integrated execution, financing, margin, and post‑trade capabilities

We are re‑engineering our technology estate to deliver world‑leading performance, resiliency, and scalability - enabling advanced execution capabilities, global market connectivity, and modernized post‑trade, financing, and margin workflows.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Equities and Prime Finance business leaders to define, own, and execute the global Prime Finance technology strategy and multi-year transformation roadmap.
• Translate business growth objectives (financing, margin optimization, balance sheet efficiency, client experience) into clear technology priorities and investment decisions.
• Act as a senior technology voice shaping franchise‑level decisions across Equities execution, clearing, and cross-product margining.

Platform Transformation & Delivery

• Lead the end‑to‑end modernization of Prime Finance platforms, including financing and margin systems, securities lending, collateral management, lifecycle processing, and client reporting.
• Drive the convergence of execution, prime, clearing, and margin technologies into a cohesive, scalable global architecture.
• Ensure timely, predictable delivery of complex change portfolios across regulatory, client, and growth initiatives.

Platform Excellence, Resiliency & Risk

• Own the stability, performance, and resiliency of Prime Finance technology platforms operating in a high-volume, mission‑critical environment.
• Ensure strong target‑state architecture alignment, robust controls, and operational excellence to protect clients and the firm.
• Partner with Risk, Controls, and Operations to ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, supervisory, and internal policy requirements.

Engineering Leadership & Modern Practices

• Champion modern engineering practices, including cloud‑enabled architectures, API‑driven platforms, automation, and data‑centric design.
• Raise engineering standards across quality, observability, test automation, and release discipline.
• Drive simplification and reduction of technical debt across a complex legacy estate.

Global Organization Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a large, globally distributed organization of technologists across regions and time zones.
• Build a high‑performance culture grounded in accountability, continuous improvement, and client focus.
• Attract, develop, and retain top engineering and leadership talent; actively manage succession and capability depth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Significant experience in Financial Services technology, including a senior leadership role supporting Equities, Prime Finance, or complex capital markets businesses
• Deep understanding of Prime Finance concepts, including margining, financing, securities lending, collateral, lifecycle processing, and risk.
• Proven track record delivering large‑scale technology transformations, including architecture definition, build, deployment, and ongoing platform management.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively at executive level, influencing business and technology stakeholders in a fast‑changing environment.
• Strong people leadership experience, including global team management, senior talent development, and budget ownership.
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills with the ability to balance strategic vision and hands‑on execution.
• Strong awareness of regulatory, risk, and control requirements applicable to global markets and prime services technology.

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

New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$250,000.00 - $500,000.00

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. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. 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 19, 2026

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