Senior Pega Lead System Architect & AI Platforms Vice President

Overview

Citi is a leading global bank that serves approximately 200 million customer accounts across more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. The organization offers a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. Citi’s Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with creating economic value through responsible and client‑centric technology solutions that support everything from risk management to digital customer experience.

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior‑level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The primary objective of this role is to lead application systems analysis and programming activities, ensuring high‑quality, compliant solutions that align with Citi’s architectural blueprint.

• Partner with multiple management teams to integrate functions and identify necessary system enhancements for product launches and process improvements.
• Evaluate complex business processes and industry standards to resolve high‑impact problems and projects.
• Provide advanced expertise in application programming and ensure designs adhere to the overall architecture blueprint.
• Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation, leveraging deep knowledge of system flow.
• Build comprehensive understanding of how business areas, such as architecture and infrastructure, collaborate to meet business goals.
• Analyze issues with interpretive thinking to devise innovative solutions.
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid‑level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary.
• Assess risk in business decisions, uphold Citi’s reputation, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policy.

• Minimum six years of relevant experience in application development or systems analysis.
• Certified Pega Lead System Architect (LSA).
• Experience with Pega, including latest AI features and hands‑on development.
• Proficiency in Oracle, Java, JavaScript, React, Angular, and related technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Experience managing and implementing successful projects.
• Subject‑matter expertise in at least one area of application development.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs and paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays).

Citi is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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