Senior VP, AI-Driven Finance Tech Architect

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 177,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive awards

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Citi in New York seeks a seasoned Technology Business Architect to guide Citi's Finance functional architecture and how AI and automation will power it tomorrow. You will influence IT architecture change and articulate a comprehensive future vision across Finance.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in architecture, strong communication, and a proven track record delivering Finance transformation programs, ERP migrations, and reporting modernization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in an engineering and/or architecture capacity supporting Finance or related business functions.
• Proven track record delivering cross-functional business process improvement and enterprise-wide architecture change.
• Experience leading virtual teams in matrix environments; self-motivated and able to own initiatives end-to-end.
• Outstanding communication skills enabling influence at all levels, from technical developers to the most senior executive leaders.
• AI Domain Knowledge: Conceptual understanding of AI/ML, GenAI, and agentic automation and their applicability to Finance use cases.
• AI Personal Productivity: Demonstrated ability to use AI tools effectively.
• Responsible AI Use: Understanding of data confidentiality and responsible use obligations when leveraging AI in a regulated financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic direction and set business architecture standards across Citi businesses.
• Assess ongoing business and regulatory needs into the architecture framework.
• Lead collaboration with Finance and Shared Services to define current and future-state architectures.
• Partner with data architects to influence data architecture and governance.
• Align investments to target state architecture across Finance technology partners.
• Develop and evangelize business architecture principles for accurate financial reporting.
• Champion Citi architecture principles and guide engineering teams.
• Shape Book of Work scope with early-stage architecture input.
• Identify opportunities to embed AI, ML, and GenAI within Finance processes.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Leading virtual teams

AI/ML knowledge

Finance knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/University degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Oracle Financials

Anaplan

OneStream

SAP BPC

Oracle EPM

Essbase

TM1

Job description

Citi in New York seeks a seasoned Technology Business Architect to guide Citi's Finance functional architecture and how AI and automation will power it tomorrow. You will influence IT architecture change and articulate a comprehensive future vision across Finance.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in architecture, strong communication, and a proven track record delivering Finance transformation programs, ERP migrations, and reporting modernization.