Trade Finance Solutions Architect - Senior Vice President

Citigroup; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Learning and development opportunities

Financial wellbeing programs

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Vice President, Trade Finance Solutions Architect in Jersey City, NJ. Based in Jersey City, you will define the technology vision for Citi's Trade Finance platforms, guiding high-volume processing toward AI-native, cloud-based solutions.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders across business, product and operations to shape enterprise technology direction and ensure secure, scalable trade finance technology delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of architecture and solution design in banking and financial services.
• Strong background in Trade Finance technology and operations.
• Experience managing client relationships and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and learns quickly.

Responsibilities

• Define architectural vision for Trade Finance platforms aligned with enterprise standards.
• Design enterprise-level architecture and strategy for high-volume processing systems.
• Serve as the single contact for architecture decisions across business, product and technology.
• Guide cloud, PaaS and AI-native adoption to modernize platforms and improve STP.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities and influence product roadmaps.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape future-state technology strategies.
• Strengthen cyber controls and security across authentication and asset handling.

Skills

Architectural leadership

Trade Finance tech

Stakeholder mgmt

Cloud/PaaS

AI-native architecture

Cyber controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

As a Senior Vice President, Trade Finance Solutions Architect, you will define the technology vision for Citi's Trade Finance platforms, working at the intersection of architecture, strategy and client impact. Based in Jersey City, you will act as the single point of contact for architecture decisions, guiding high-volume processing systems toward AI-native, cloud-based solutions. This role offers the chance to influence enterprise technology direction while partnering directly with senior stakeholders across business, product and operations.

Responsibilities

• Define architectural vision for Trade Finance technology platforms, ensuring alignment with Citi's enterprise architecture standards.
• Design enterprise-level architecture, strategy and problem-solving solutions for high-volume Trade Finance processing systems.
• Serve as the single point of contact for architecture decisions, connecting business, product, operations and technology teams.
• Guide the adoption of cloud, PaaS and AI-native technologies to modernize Trade Finance platforms and improve straight-through processing.
• Evaluate vendor technology capabilities and influence product roadmaps to meet Citi's Trade Finance requirements.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across business, product and technology to shape future-state technology strategies.
• Strengthen cyber controls, including authentication, authorization and digital asset security covering cryptocurrency and stablecoin processing.
• Identify and manage architecture-related risk, protecting Citi's systems, clients and reputation.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 10+ years of experience in architecture and solution design within banking and financial services.
• Established background in Trade Finance technology and operations.
• Experience managing client relationships and engaging senior stakeholders across business, product and technology functions.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift deadlines under pressure.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and masters new tasks quickly.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and cloud-based technology stacks.
• Exposure to AI-native architecture thinking and emerging technology adoption.
• Familiarity with product development lifecycle (PDLC) practices.
• Knowledge of digital assets, including cryptocurrency and stablecoin technologies.
• Experience operating in high-volume, straight-through processing (STP) environments.

Education

Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience

What We Offer

At Citi, you will shape the technology strategy behind a global Trade Finance business, working closely with senior leaders across business, product and technology.

• Lead architecture strategy with direct visibility to senior business and technology stakeholders.
• Work in a hybrid model with three days in the office and two days working remotely.
• Access ongoing learning and development opportunities to build on your architecture expertise.
• Benefit from financial wellbeing programs designed to support long-term career growth.
• Collaborate with global teams across Citi's Trade Finance and technology functions.

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs

Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.

Primary Location: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Time Type: Full time

Salary Range: $176,720.00 - $265,080.00