We are seeking a
Senior Solutions Architecture Lead to drive architecture strategy across Wealth Investments, AI-enabled platforms, digital servicing, and omnichannel client and advisor experiences.
Role OverviewThe
Senior Solutions Architecture Lead is responsible for shaping the long-term technology vision for Wealth Investments and Digital Servicing. This leader drives modernization across investment platforms, enables enterprise-scale GenAI adoption, and ensures Citi delivers seamless, intuitive digital and servicing experiences.
This role requires deep expertise in Wealth Management, investment processes, cloud-native design, digital experiences, and enterprise AI architecture.
Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture- Define a multi-year architecture strategy aligned with business priorities and the Wealth technology vision across key domains, including Digital, Operations, Investments, and AI/ML platforms.
- Own portfolio-level roadmaps covering investments, digital journeys, advisor tools, AI copilots, and omni-channel servicing.
GenAI & Advanced Analytics- Architect and scale GenAI capabilities across Wealth, including:
- Advisor and banker copilots
- Personalized investment insight generation
- Conversational servicing experiences
- Knowledge retrieval and RAG pipelines
- Partner with Data & AI Engineering to operationalize models in alignment with responsible AI and enterprise governance.
Investment Platform Architecture- Lead design for platforms supporting:
- Portfolio construction & model portfolio management
- Managed accounts & discretionary mandates
- Investment research, analytics, and content workflows
- Multi-asset trading integration
- Suitability, risk profiling, and investment planning
- Drive modernization using microservices, cloud-native patterns, event streaming, and API-first architecture.
Digital & Servicing Architecture- Own the architecture for digital wealth and banking servicing, including:
- End-to-end digital servicing journeys
- Mobile & web experiences
- Chat, voice, and intelligent servicing capabilities
- Workflow orchestration and CRM integration
- Ensure seamless end-to-end integration with core banking, investments, operations, and client data platforms.
Governance & Standards- Establish and enforce architectural standards, design patterns, cloud practices, and AI/ML controls.
- Lead architecture review boards and drive alignment with enterprise frameworks.
- Evaluate and influence vendor solutions across investment technology, AI, and digital servicing platforms.
Stakeholder Engagement- Partner with senior leadership across Wealth Investments, Digital Servicing, Product, Operations, and Advisor organizations.
- Communicate complex architectural decisions and trade-offs to senior executives.
- Support business strategy with technology insights and recommendations.
Risk & Controls- Ensure compliance with Citi's risk, cybersecurity, AI governance, data privacy, and model risk management standards.
- Promote transparency, accountability, and robust control practices across architecture functions.
Qualifications- 10+ years of experience in large-scale financial services, preferably in Wealth Management or Investments.
- Expertise in enterprise architecture, investment platforms, digital servicing, and AI/ML technologies.
- Strong understanding of Generative AI, LLMs, RAG systems, and AI governance frameworks.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams, budgets, and complex portfolios.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.
- Strong analytical, prioritization, and decision-making capabilities.
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
Preferred Tech Stack Components/Technologies:Cloud & Infrastructure- Cloud Platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure (enterprise cloud adoption, multi-cloud strategy)
- Containerization & Orchestration: Kubernetes, EKS/GKE/AKS, Docker
- Infrastructure-as-Code: Terraform, CloudFormation
- Event Streaming & Messaging: Kafka, Confluent, MQ, Pub/Sub
Application Architecture & Engineering- Microservices Frameworks: Spring Boot, Node.js
- API Platforms: REST, GraphQL, gRPC, OpenAPI/Swagger
- Event-Driven Architectures: Kafka Streams, Apache Flink
- Integration Frameworks: MuleSoft, Apigee, Enterprise Integration Patterns
GenAI, AI/ML & Analytics- LLM Platforms: Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude
- AI Engineering: LangChain, LlamaIndex, Vector Databases (Pinecone, Chroma, Weaviate)
- ML Platforms: Databricks, SageMaker, VertexAI
- AI Governance: Model Risk Management (MRM), Responsible AI guardrails, Feature Stores
- RAG Architectures: Document loaders, embeddings, retrieval pipelines
Data Platforms & Management- Data Engineering: Spark, Databricks, Kafka Connect
Digital & Servicing Technology- Frontend Frameworks: React, Angular, Vue.js
- Mobile Platforms: iOS/Android (Swift, Kotlin), React Native
- Omnichannel Servicing: Chat/Voice AI, NLP platforms, CRM integrations
- Workflow & Case Management: Pega, ServiceNow, CRM Platforms (SFDC)
Investment & Wealth Platforms- Portfolio Management & Trading: Charles River, Aladdin, Calypso, Murex
- Financial Planning & Advisory Tools: MoneyGuidePro, NaviPlan, internal advisory platforms
- Analytics Engines: FactSet, Bloomberg APIs, Market Data Feeds
- Investment APIs: Order Management, Performance & Risk Analytics, Modeling APIs
Security, Compliance & Controls- Identity: OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SSO, SAML
- Security: Key Management (KMS), Vault, Zero-Trust Architecture
- Observability: Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/Elastic
- CI/CD: GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD
Architecture Governance & Tooling- Enterprise Architecture: TOGAF, ArchiMate, LeanIX
- Review & Compliance: ARB processes (Permit to Design, Build, Deploy)
- Design Tools: Draw.io, Lucidchart, Mermaid, Visio
Job Family Group: Technology
Job Family:Architecture
Time Type:Full time
Primary Location:Irving Texas United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$156,160.00 - $234,240.00
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:Automated Processing and AIWe use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
