Solutions Architect-Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global exposure

Leadership visibility

Learning & development

Wellbeing programs

Competitive benefits

Family support

Job summary

The Lead Finance Solutions Architect at Citi will shape Citi's global finance future as part of a strategic transformation program. You will drive target state architecture across General Ledger, Financial Close, Data Substantiation, and Reconciliation, translating business goals into an end-to-end blueprint.

Based in New York with a hybrid work model, this senior role offers executive visibility and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Technology and Operations to support the migration

Qualifications

• 6+ years in senior architecture roles within financial services, transitioning from technical to business solutions.
• Deep knowledge of core finance processes including GL, close and consolidation, data substantiation, and reconciliation.
• Ability to model capabilities and design end-to-end processes at scale in a global organization.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define target state business architecture for core finance domains aligning with objectives and regulations.
• Analyze current finance processes end-to-end to identify gaps and opportunities for automation.
• Develop detailed models, designs, and data flow diagrams to guide transformation.
• Engage senior stakeholders to gather requirements, build consensus, and validate architecture.
• Translate business architecture into functional requirements for technology teams.

Skills

Business Architecture

Finance domain knowledge

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Job description

Lead Finance Solutions Architect

Citi is hiring a Lead Finance Solutions Architect to shape the future of its global finance function as part of a strategic, multi-year Finance Technology Transformation program. Sitting within the Principal Architect's leadership group, this senior role is the primary driver of target state business architecture across critical finance domains — including General Ledger, Financial Close, Data Substantiation, and Reconciliation — as Citi migrates its core finance platforms to Oracle SaaS. This is a high-impact opportunity to translate the business strategic goals into a coherent end to end multi-technology blueprint that will redefine how finance operates at one of the world's leading financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Define the target state business architecture for core finance domains — including Accounting Engines, General Ledger, Financial Close, Data Substantiation, and Reconciliation — ensuring designs align with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze current state finance processes end-to-end, identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for simplification, standardization, and automation across a global organization.
• Develop detailed business process models, functional designs, and data flow diagrams that articulate the future state and serve as the authoritative blueprint for the transformation program.
• Engage senior stakeholders across Finance, Front Office, and Operations to gather requirements, build consensus, and validate that the target architecture meets critical business needs.
• Translate the business architecture into clear functional requirements for Technology teams, ensuring delivered solutions address the right business problems and are fit for purpose.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 6+ years as a Business Architect, Process Architect, Solutions Architect or equivalent strategic role within financial services, with a clear career progression from a technical discipline into business solutions and architecture.
• Deep functional knowledge of core finance and accounting processes, including General Ledger, sub-ledger accounting, financial close and consolidation, data substantiation, and multi-system reconciliation.
• Demonstrated ability to model business capabilities and design complex, end-to-end business processes at scale within a large, global organization.
• Solid understanding of financial data flows, data governance principles, and the critical data elements required for financial control and reporting in a regulated environment.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capability, with a track record of influencing senior leaders and articulating complex business concepts clearly to varied audiences.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to connect granular process design decisions to broader business outcomes and long-term organizational objectives.

What We Offer

Joining Citi means taking on a role with real strategic weight — one where your decisions shape how a global financial institution operates. This is a senior position offering the scope, resources, and executive visibility to make a lasting impact on Citi's finance function, supported by a collaborative and performance-driven environment.

• A central seat in one of Citi's highest-priority transformation programs, with direct influence over enterprise-wide finance architecture decisions.
• Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, providing flexibility without sacrificing collaboration.
• Access to Citi's global network and the opportunity to work alongside senior leaders across Finance, Technology, and Operations on a program of international scale.
• Structured learning and development support to continue growing at the intersection of finance and solutions architecture.
• Wellbeing support and work-life balance initiatives designed to sustain long-term performance at a senior level.
• Competitive financial benefits package, including financial wellbeing resources appropriate to a senior leadership role.
• Family support benefits and localized employee offerings aligned to your work location.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Architecture

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$142,320.00 - $213,480.00

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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