Senior Python Developer - Vice President - Market Risk

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Python Developer for a hybrid position in New York, New York. This role involves leading application systems analysis and ensuring integration of functions to meet business goals. Candidates should have 10-15 years of experience along with expertise in Python programming and software development.

The position requires strong analytical skills, experience with SQL, and familiarity with Unix systems. A Bachelor’s degree is required, and a Master’s degree is preferred. Citi offers equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 10 - 15 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role.
• Extensive experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly and demonstrate leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management teams to meet goals and identify system enhancements.
• Resolve high impact problems through in-depth evaluation of business processes.
• Provide expertise in advanced applications programming.

Skills

Python programming

Data structures and algorithms

SQL queries

Source code management tools

Analytical skills

Unix operating systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Bitbucket

Git

Job description

Senior Python Developer – Vice President – Market Risk

Job Req Id: 26951038

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Job Type: Hybrid

Posted: Apr. 02, 2026

Job Overview

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work 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.

Qualifications

• 10 - 15 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education

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

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

Core Python Developer Skills

• Highly experienced and skilled senior core python developer with 10 - 15 years of experience with software building and platform engineering.
• Extensive development expertise in building the high scaled and performant software platforms for data computation and processing.
• Expert level knowledge of core python concepts and libraries such as pandas, numpy and scipy and well versed with OOPs concepts and design patterns.
• Strong computer science fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, databases and operating systems.
• Highly experienced with Unix based operating systems
• Strong analytical and logical skills.
• Hands‑on experience in writing SQL queries.
• Experience with source code management tools such as Bitbucket, Git etc
• Experience working with banking domain like pricing, risk etc is plus
• CFA/FRM certification is plus.

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