Citigroup, Inc

Global Rates - AI Engineer - VP

Citigroup, Inc$175K — $250K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, AI, or related quantitative field
  • 1-5 years of experience in AI/ML engineering, software development, or data science
  • Experience deploying production AI applications
  • Familiarity with generative AI techniques and large language models
  • Strong proficiency in Python and SQL

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy AI applications using generative AI techniques and large language models
  • Build intelligent automation solutions for trading workflows and risk analysis
  • Develop autonomous coding systems for financial applications
  • Create conversational AI interfaces for traders
  • Architect RAG pipelines for knowledge retrieval from financial data
  • Implement guardrails and validation frameworks for AI applications
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify use cases for AI solutions

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off for planned vacations, sick leave, and holidays
Full Job Description
Position Overview

The Global Rates business is seeking an exceptional AI Engineer to drive the development and implementation of cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions that will transform our trading, risk management, and client service capabilities. This role sits at the intersection of advanced AI technology and financial markets, offering the opportunity to build innovative solutions that directly impact business outcomes.

As an AI Engineer within Global Rates, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying AI-powered applications and systems that leverage the latest advancements in generative AI, agentic frameworks, and intelligent automation. You will work closely with traders, sales, quants and technology teams to identify opportunities for AI integration and deliver production-grade solutions.

Key Responsibilities

AI Solution Development
  • Design, develop, and deploy production-ready AI applications using generative AI techniques, including large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and agentic frameworks
  • Build intelligent automation solutions that enhance trading workflows, risk analysis, and operational efficiency
  • Develop agentic coding systems that can autonomously generate, test, and optimize code for financial applications
  • Create conversational AI interfaces and intelligent assistants for traders and business users

Technical Architecture & Implementation
  • Architect and implement RAG pipelines for knowledge retrieval from structured and unstructured financial data sources
  • Design and optimize vector databases and embedding strategies for efficient information retrieval
  • Develop prompt engineering frameworks and fine-tuning strategies for domain-specific LLM applications
  • Build multi-agent systems that can collaborate to solve complex financial problems
  • Implement guardrails, validation frameworks, and monitoring systems for AI applications

Data Engineering & Integration
  • Design and build data pipelines to support AI/ML workflows, integrating market data, trade data, and research content
  • Develop ETL processes for preparing training data and maintaining knowledge bases
  • Create APIs and microservices to integrate AI capabilities into existing trading and risk platforms
  • Optimize data storage and retrieval mechanisms for high-performance AI applications

Collaboration & Innovation
  • Partner with business stakeholders to identify high-impact use cases for AI implementation
  • Collaborate with quantitative researchers to integrate AI techniques into pricing and risk models
  • Work with compliance and risk teams to ensure AI solutions meet regulatory and governance requirements
  • Stay current with emerging AI technologies and evaluate their applicability to Global Rates business needs
  • Contribute to the firm's AI/ML community of practice and knowledge sharing initiatives


Required Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or related quantitative field
  • Strong academic foundation in algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles

Professional Experience
  • 1-5 years of professional experience in AI/ML engineering, software development, or data science roles
  • Demonstrated experience building and deploying production AI applications
  • Proven track record of delivering end-to-end technical solutions


Technical Skills - Core Requirements

Generative AI & Machine Learning:
  • Hands-on experience with generative AI techniques and large language models (GPT, Claude, Llama, etc.)
  • Practical experience implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems
  • Experience with agentic frameworks and autonomous coding systems
  • Knowledge of statistics and machine learning techniques

Programming & Development:
  • Strong proficiency in Python
  • Strong SQL skills
  • Front end development


Job Family Group:
Institutional Trading

Job Family:
Trading

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$175,000.00 - $250,000.00

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:
Jul 14, 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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