Solutions Architect - SVP - New York (Hybrid)

Citibank; New York (NY); On-site; USD 176,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Solutions Architect to drive enterprise-wide initiatives. The role involves developing architectural solutions, leading governance processes, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency. Candidates should possess extensive experience in financial services architecture and strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages

Qualifications

• 10+ years in engineering and architectural roles in financial services.
• 5+ years leading large scale enterprise architecture initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop solution design options for enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Lead architecture governance process including review boards.
• Serve as technology subject matter expert for stakeholders.

Skills

Results-oriented

Innovative

Motivated

Strong decision making

Creative problem-solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Post graduate degree

Tools

Agile

Scrum

Kanban

Job description

The Solutions Architect is a senior level position responsible for leading variety of architectural and engineering activities including the analysis of functional requirements, solutions design, evaluation of different options and presenting comparative analysis along with recommendation to senior stakeholders. Individual will apply in-depth domain knowledge of financial services to grasp all facets of the multiple dimensional business problems and develop solution options. Individual must have a passion for architectural simplification, and a demonstrable commitment for building sustainable, future-ready platforms

Individualneeds to be results-oriented, innovative and motivated to drive opportunities in efficiency gains, enhanced controls and extendible scalability. This is articulated and demonstrated through various types of architectural artifacts. This high performing team designs enterprise-wide solutions for critical business needs leveraging solutions, business, technical, and data architecture. Key stakeholders include operations teams, product teams and application development teams from different parts LoBs & functions within the organization. These engagements are global.

Responsibilities:

• Develop solution design options for enterprise-wide initiatives, evaluate the art of the possible, and devise recommendation options across several evaluation dimensions
• Define and maintain cohesive front-to-back system architecture across Central Operations to reduce fragmentation, support shared services, automate controls, and reduce manual touch points
• Serve as a technology subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders and provide direction for all firm mandated controls and compliance initiatives, all projects within the group and in creating a technology domain roadmap
• Lead architecture governance process including architecture review boards, technology assessments, and conformance to key design principles
• Partner with SMEs across the CTO organization to understand emerging engineering, architecture standards and apply them across critical initiatives
• Evaluates and tests potential architecture solution designs to ensure they meet functional and non-functional requirements
• Ensure that all integration of functions fulfill business goals
• Define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process enhancements
• Identify problem causality, business impact and root causes
• Exhibit knowledge of how own specialty area contributes to the business and apply knowledge of competitors, products and services
• Strong experience in data structures and its impact on design principles as well as proposals
• Advise or mentor junior team members
• Impact the solution design by influencing decisions through advice, counsel or facilitating services
• 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.
• Recruit and build a team of business analysts, solution architects

Education and Experience:

• Degree / post graduate degree, preferably in computer science, computer engineering or business / management
• 10+ years of relevant experience in an engineering and architectural role in Cash Management, Intra-day Liquidity, Payments, Financial Ledger, Regulatory reporting areas in Financial Services
• 5+ years experience in leading large scale enterprise architecture initiatives within banking, financial services industry
• Strong understanding of banking systems, financial services platforms, core banking, data platforms, market infrastructure providers, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience working on large technology projects using industry-standard delivery methodologies (e.g., Agile/Scrum/Kanban)
• Experience working in enterprise architect and technology strategy roles
• Ability to develop working relationships
• Management and prioritization skills
• Strong decision making, forward thinking and creative problem-solving skills to anticipate and respond quickly to technological/market influences
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Comprehensive knowledge of design metrics, analytics tools, benchmarking activities and related reporting to identify best practices
• Demonstrated analytic/diagnostic skills
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and take ownership of various parts of a project or initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and manage to tight deadlines or unexpected changes in requirements
• Ability to build and manage strong teams

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Systems & Engineering

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$176,720.00 - $265,080.00

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.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Jul 01, 2025

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