Citigroup, Inc

Apps Dev Lead Credit Risk Technology - Vice President

Citigroup, Inc • $125K — $188K *
Irving, TX 75061Hybrid
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 6+ years in software development; 2+ years in leadership role
  • Strong programming skills in Java and related technologies
  • Experience with modern tech stacks and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Proven ability in leveraging AI/ML tools for high-performance applications
  • Deep understanding of software architecture patterns and data structures
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to motivate technical teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, architecture, and development of software for Counterparty Credit Risk Management
  • Drive technical excellence ensuring best coding, testing, and deployment practices
  • Supervise and manage a team of software engineers
  • Foster an innovative and inclusive team environment
  • Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and AI tools to enhance offerings
  • Define architectural standards for scalable credit risk applications
  • Oversee end-to-end project delivery ensuring high quality and timeliness

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge tech stacks and innovative AI tools
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment impacting risk management capabilities
  • Challenging projects offering exposure to complex financial systems
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Vice President, Development Lead to join our Credit Risk Technology team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying robust, high-performance, and large-scale software solutions for Counterparty Credit Risk Management. You will be at the forefront of firm-wide initiatives, leveraging best-in-class software stacks and cutting-edge AI tools to solve complex challenges.

You will lead a team of talented engineers, providing technical guidance, fostering innovation, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and resilient software. The ideal candidate is passionate about modern software development practices, proficient with contemporary tech stacks, and eager to utilize artificial intelligence to manage Citi's exposure to financial institutions, governments, and corporates. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by contributing to critical systems that provide an integrated view of trades, collateral, and market data from numerous sources.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Technical Leadership & Hands-On Development:
    • Lead by example, actively contributing to the design, architecture, and hands-on development of critical software components for Counterparty Credit Risk Management leveraging AI tools such as Devin and Co-Pilot
    • Drive technical excellence, ensuring best practices in coding, testing, and deployment are followed for high-performance and large-scale applications.
    • Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor team members in advanced development techniques.
  • Team Leadership & Management:
    • Supervise work of a team of software engineers
    • Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team environment focused on tackling challenging firm-wide initiatives.
    • Allocate resources effectively to meet project deadlines and objectives related to risk management solutions.
  • Strategic Planning & Innovation:
    • Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and AI tools (including GenAI) that can enhance our credit risk management product offerings and development processes.
    • Drive the adoption of modern tech stacks (e.g., cloud-native, microservices, serverless architectures, containerization) and AI/ML capabilities into our solutions for limit monitoring, exception management, stress testing analysis, and escalation workflows.
    • Contribute to the strategic roadmap and vision for technology development within the Credit Risk Technology team.
  • Architecture & Design:
    • Define and enforce architectural standards and patterns for robust, scalable, and secure credit risk applications.
    • Collaborate with product management, risk officers, salespeople, and traders to translate complex business requirements into robust and scalable technical designs, providing an integrated view across diverse data sources.
  • Project Delivery:
    • Oversee the end-to-end delivery of software projects within the Credit Risk domain, from conception to deployment and maintenance.
    • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards, directly impacting Citi's risk exposure management.
    • Implement and champion agile development methodologies.
  • Stakeholder Communication:
    • Communicate technical vision, progress, and challenges effectively to both technical and business stakeholders, including risk officers and senior management.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, operations, and other engineering groups, to deliver comprehensive risk solutions.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role (Lead Developer, Tech Lead)
  • Strong hands-on programming skills in Java and related technologies
  • Extensive experience with modern tech stacks and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including microservices, APIs, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
  • Proven experience in leveraging AI/ML tools and technologies (e.g., GenAI, machine learning frameworks, natural language processing, data science platforms) in building large-scale, high-performance applications.
  • Deep understanding of software architecture patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
  • Experience with various databases (SQL and NoSQL) and complex data integration/streaming technologies.
  • Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to inspire and motivate a technical team.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong experience in the financial services industry, particularly in credit risk, market risk, or a related trading/risk domain.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance in financial technology.
  • Experience with large-scale data aggregation and real-time processing systems.
  • Certifications in cloud platforms or specific AI/ML technologies.

What We Offer:
  • The opportunity to work with a cutting-edge tech stack and innovative AI tools on critical firm-wide initiatives.
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions directly impact Citi's risk management capabilities.
  • Challenging projects that will push your technical boundaries and provide significant exposure to complex financial systems.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Applications Development

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
Irving Texas United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$125,760.00 - $188,640.00

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:
Apr 21, 2026

About Citigroup, Inc

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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Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$89.6 million
Founded
1812
5 Year Trend
+4.6%
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