FX Risk Java Developer VP - Citi

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Job Overview

FX Risk Java Tech Lead

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn't just support finance - we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.

What We do / The Team

Citi's Markets technology team is growing at lightning speed, and we're looking for talented technology leaders to help build the future of global banking. As the world's most global bank, Citi provides an opportunity to touch every corner of the globe and deal with incomparable trade volumes, scale and impact.

Our global technology team spans 84 countries with almost 30,000 colleagues managing thousands of projects. Join an environment with a laser focus on growth and progress, and take your career to the next level through the power of Citi's unmatched globality and vast expertise.

Role Overview/What will you do:

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced FX Risk Java Tech Lead to drive technical excellence and team leadership in building high-performance risk calculation systems that directly impact global markets operations. You'll guide talented engineers, set technical direction, and take ownership of critical systems at unprecedented scale.

Key Responsibilities include (But not Limited to):

Technical Leadership & Strategy

Ownership Across SDLC

System Design & Architecture

Team Development & Collaboration

Delivery & Production Excellence

Key Skills and Experience required

Technical Expertise

Extensive professional Java development experience with deep expertise

Experience in a technical leadership role (Tech Lead, Team Lead, or similar)

Expert-level knowledge of Core Java and multithreading (JDK 11+)

Proven experience architecting distributed, high-performance systems

Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.)

Experience with message queuing systems (Kafka, Tibco, Solace, or similar)

Deep understanding of Linux and JVM internals

Strong advocate for Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing

Extensive production support experience including L3 support and on-call

Leadership & Professional Experience

Proven track record of leading and mentoring engineering teams

Experience managing the full SDLC from conception to production

Strong project management skills with Agile/Scrum experience

Track record of successfully delivering mission-critical systems

Continuous Improvement

Stays current with industry trends and best practices

Drives process improvements and challenges status quo

Encourages experimentation and learning from failures

Nice to have skills and experience:

Experience in financial services, particularly trading systems or risk management

Knowledge of FX markets and risk calculation methodologies

Expertise in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

Experience building CI/CD pipelines and implementing DevOps practices

Microservices architecture experience at scale

Join us if you:

Are passionate about leading teams to build distributed, high-performance, and resilient Java applications

Want to shape technical strategy and architecture for risk calculation systems in global financial markets

Thrive in mentoring others and driving technical excellence

Are ready to take full ownership of complex systems and their success

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

What we'll provide you

By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

A discretional annual performance related bonus

Private Medical Care & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

Access to an array of learning and development resources

Visit our About Us | Culture, Values & Benefits page to learn more.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

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