Senior FX eTrading Developer - VP - London

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 203,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior FX eTrading Developer - VP to join its London team. The role focuses on hands-on implementation of high-performance FX trading systems, collaborating with trading technology teams, and driving architectural design and best practices across the department.

The successful candidate will work with trading and quant groups, deeply understand low-latency requirements, and deliver robust, scalable solutions in a global financial technology environment.

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of FX is highly preferred.
• Understanding of ultra low-latency development practices.
• Proven track record of building new systems, replacing legacy systems and renovating existing systems.
• Knowledge of systems (software, hardware, networks) to define solutions and troubleshoot issues.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on technical implementation of FX trading systems.
• Collaborate with FX Trading Technology to implement solutions benefiting the business.
• Drive design and development of system architecture and documentation.
• Define best practices and ensure transparency across teams.
• Work directly with trading and quant teams.

Skills

FX knowledge

Low-latency development

System architecture

Troubleshooting

Strong communication

Hands-on engineering

Job description

Senior FX eTrading Developer - VP - London

Job Req Id:

26951129

Location(s):

London, England, United Kingdom

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Aug. 06, 2026

Discover your future at Citi

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Job Overview

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:

• Hands on technical implementation of FX trading systems
• The successful candidate will work with teams across FX Trading Technology implement solutions that benefit the business
• The role does not involve budget responsibility
• 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
• Contribute to defining and implementing best practices and processes for the department and ensure transparency and consistency across teams
• Work directly with trading and quant teams

Key Skills and Experience required

• Proven understanding of FX highly preferred
• Understanding of ultra low-latency development practices
• Proven track record of building new systems, replacing legacy systems and renovating existing systems
• The candidate will have 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

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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