SVP Central Risk Technology Lead

Citi; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 177,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Life, accident & disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Citi's Equities Technology organization is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Equities Electronic- Execution (Electronic Trading) technology team. The person in this role will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of Citi's next-generation low-latency execution platform.

This platform encompasses critical components including Algorithmic Trading, Smart Order Routing (SOR), Dark Pool & Internalization engines, Low latency Client & Exchange Connectivity, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in software development.
• Strong knowledge of low-latency Java, C++ or Rust.
• Experience building electronic trading platforms in large institutions.
• Familiarity with automated testing and quality engineering practices.
• Proficient in Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes.
• Experience with low-latency architectures, concurrency and high throughput.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, distributed environment.
• Excellent communication across multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain high-performance, low-latency execution systems.
• Collaborate with traders, quants and clients to translate needs into features.
• Improve testing frameworks, tools and environments for reliability.
• Leverage AI-powered tools across the SDLC to boost productivity and quality.
• Promote Agile practices and CI/CD with emphasis on shift-left testing.
• Build and maintain monitoring, reconciliation and recovery support components.

Skills

Low latency Java

C++

Rust

Electronic trading platform experience

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Testing techniques

High-throughput systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Low-latency design

Job description

Citi's Equities Technology organization is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Equities Electronic- Execution (Electronic Trading) technology team. The person in this role will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of Citi's next-generation low-latency execution platform. This platform encompasses critical components including Algorithmic Trading, Smart Order Routing (SOR), Dark Pool & Internalization engines, Low latency Client & Exchange Connectivity, and high-throughput market data processing.

Responsibilities

• Core Development: Design, development and maintenance of high-performance, low-latency electronic execution systems
• Product Collaboration: Partner with traders, quant researchers, and clients to understand their needs and translate them into innovative product features and enhancements - including execution performance improvements, new liquidity sources, and DMA capabilities.
• Testing: Continuously improve and maintain testing frameworks, development tools, and environments to ensure platform reliability and performance at scale.
• AI-Powered SDLC: Leverage Citi's suite of AI-powered development tools throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to enhance productivity, code quality, and innovation.
• Agile & CI/CD: Contribute to and champion Agile development practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) processes with a focus on shift-left testing and accelerated release cycles.
• Platform Support & Enhancement: Build and maintain common solutions for trading platform monitoring, trade reconciliation, application recovery, and other essential support functions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience with strong technical knowledge and expertise in Low Latency Java, C++ or Rust.
• Prior experience developing electronic trading platforms in a global financial institution or equivalent environment.
• Strong understanding of automated testing techniques and quality engineering practices.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration processes.
• Familiarity with low-latency system design, including performance optimization, concurrency, and high-throughput architecture.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.
• Excellent communication skills with a demonstrable ability to present and grasp complex concepts in a multicultural, cross-regional environment.
• Knowledge of regional exchange microstructure and regulatory regimes.

Education

• Bachelor's degree / University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

Jersey City New Jersey United States

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.

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays