SVP, Generative AI & Global Platform Strategy

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,340 - 124,680; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Vice President - Data Science in Bengaluru to define and drive the organization's AI strategy and architecture. You will lead next-generation AI platforms, set governance standards, and mentor senior engineers to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

The role requires 14+ years in software/AI, deep expertise in Generative AI, LLMs, and cloud-native architectures, with a track record of influencing enterprise-wide technical direction.

Qualifications

• Extensive AI/ML architecture experience with large-scale systems.
• Proven leadership and mentoring of senior engineers.
• Strong knowledge of Generative AI, LLMs, and governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term AI strategy and architectural roadmap.
• Lead research and prototyping of next-gen AI platforms.
• Architect complex AI initiatives for reliability, security, and scale.
• Set standards for AI development, MLOps, and governance.
• Mentor senior technical talent and lead a multi-tier AI org.
• Represent AI function at executive level and manage budgets.

Skills

AI/ML architecture

Leadership

Cloud-native

MLOps

Generative AI

LLMs

Systems design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Model governance tools

Job description

Citi is seeking a Senior Vice President - Data Science in Bengaluru to define and drive the organization's AI strategy and architecture. You will lead next-generation AI platforms, set governance standards, and mentor senior engineers to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

The role requires 14+ years in software/AI, deep expertise in Generative AI, LLMs, and cloud-native architectures, with a track record of influencing enterprise-wide technical direction.