Citigroup, Inc

Applications Development Group Manager, Senior Vice President

Citigroup, Inc$176K — $265K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry
  • Experience in a senior Applications Development role
  • Deep understanding of programming languages: Java, Python, and databases: Oracle, MS SQL, MongoDB
  • Stakeholder and people management experience with strong communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities
  • Proven project management experience
  • Basic knowledge of industry practices and standards

Responsibilities

  • Craft and execute domain-specific strategies aligned with business goals
  • Lead tech risk remediation and manage cybersecurity vulnerabilities
  • Drive process optimization and automation to enhance efficiency
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders to manage expectations and deliver tech programs
  • Assess and manage specific domain risks ensuring compliance
  • Identify innovation opportunities to drive business growth
  • Track KPIs and report on performance to senior management
  • Manage security vulnerabilities and oversee development phases
  • Build and mentor high-performing cross-functional teams
  • Manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with standards
  • Identify cost optimization and resource efficiency opportunities
  • Drive change management initiatives for technology adoption

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Full Job Description
The Applications Development Group Manager is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to establish and implement new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology Team. The overall objective of this role is to drive applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:
  • Domain Strategy & Governance - Craft and execute domain-specific strategies, frameworks, and roadmaps aligned with business goals and regulatory expectations. Establish governance structures, policies and standards for the domain, focusing on tech risk remediation and cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Wealth Tech.
  • Tech Risk & Cybersecurity - Lead tech risk remediation and manage cybersecurity vulnerabilities across the domain. Oversee technology solutions from design to implementation including third party reviews and vulnerability assessments.
  • Process & Automation Excellence - Drive process optimization and automation to improve efficiency and mitigate cyber security risk. Implement best practices and control frameworks for application lifecycle.
  • Stakeholder & Solution Management - Collaborate closely senior stakeholders and regulators to manage expectations and deliver technology programs. Work hand in hand with teams to provide solutions and conduct reviews with different parties.
  • Risk mitigation & Compliance - Assess and manage domain specific risk ensuring robust controls and regulatory compliance. Apply risk mitigation approaches for technology risk and manage audit cycle.
  • Innovation and Technology Adoption - Identify innovation and digital transformation opportunities to drive business growth. Manage technology batches upgrades and security protocols aligned with cyber security standards and modern tech stacks.
  • Performance Reporting & Governance - Track KPIs, report to senior management and drive continuous improvement. Develop dashboards and metrics, and ensure compliance reporting for audit and risk management.
  • Life Cycle & Security Management - Manage security vulnerabilities, breaches and third party risk. Oversee all development phases (analysis, design, construction, testing , implementation) and provide operational support for business applications.
  • Team Development & collaboration - Build and mentor high performing cross functional teams. Foster collaboration between tech, business and support functions to align domain objectives.
  • Vendor & Third Party Management - Manage vendor relationships and third party risks, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards.
  • Cost Optimization & Efficiency - Identify opportunities for cost optimization and resource efficiency within the domain, balancing risk and performance goals.
  • Change Management & Adoption - Drive change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new technologies or processes within the domain.


Qualifications
  • 15+ years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry
  • Experience as Applications Development Manager, Experience as senior level in an Applications Development role.
  • Deep Understanding of programming language Java ,Python , Databases Oracle , MS SQL, Mongodb and software design principles.
  • Stakeholder and people management experience and excellent communication skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Proven project management skills
  • Basic knowledge of industry practices and standards
  • Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication


Education
  • Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
  • Master's degree preferred


This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Applications Development

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.

Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Aug 17, 2026

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Citigroup is a financial services holding company that provides financial products and services. The company operates through two segments, Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment offers traditional banking services to retail customers through retail banking, commercial banking, Citi-branded cards, and Citi retail services. The ICG segment offers various banking, and financial products and services to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients. This segment provides wholesale banking products and services, including fixed-income and equity sales and trading, foreign exchange, prime brokerage, derivative services, equity and fixed-income research, corporate lending, investment banking, and advisory services, private banking, cash management, trade finance, and securities services. Citi is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and the company invests in initiatives that promote economic progress.

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