Architecture Strategy & Transformation - Director

The Director – Architecture Strategy & Transformation is a senior leadership role responsible for driving large-scale modernization and digital transformation across Wealth Management and Retail Banking platforms. This role provides enterprise-wide architectural leadership to define and execute target-state architectures, enabling scalable, secure, and client-centric platforms across:

• Wealth Management & Advisory
• Digital Wealth Platforms
• Retail Banking
• Lending Ecosystems

• Define and execute multi-year transformation roadmaps across wealth and retail banking
• Drive legacy modernization (mainframe to cloud-native, monolith to microservices)
• Align architecture strategy with business priorities including:
  • Digital wealth growth
  • Lending transformation
  • Client experience modernization
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior business and technology leadership

• Define target architectures leveraging:
  • Cloud-native platforms
  • API-first and microservices architectures
  • Event-driven systems
• Lead architecture for:
  • Wealth and advisory platforms
  • Digital banking and advisor channels
  • Lending (origination and servicing)
• Establish architecture standards, patterns, and governance

• Driving architecture transformation towards target state:
  • Portfolio management, trading, and advisory platforms
  • Digital wealth (mobile/web, personalization)
  • Core banking (deposits, payments, integration)
  • Lending systems (origination, servicing, credit decisioning)
• Enable omnichannel client and advisor experiences

• Ensure compliance with:
  • Regulatory standards (SEC, FINRA, OCC)
  • Data privacy (GDPR, CCPA)
• Embed:
  • Secure-by-design and Zero Trust principles
  • Identity and access management
• Lead architecture governance and design authority

• Lead and Collaborate with multiple architecture teams and managers
• Oversee budgeting, planning, and resource strategy
• Drive standards, best practices, and technical debt reduction
• Influence senior stakeholders and executives across business and technology
• Mentor architects and foster a culture of innovation and accountability

• 15+ years of experience in technology, including architecture leadership roles
• Proven track record delivering large-scale transformation initiatives in:
  • Wealth Management
  • Retail Banking and Lending

• Strong experience with:
  • Modern architecture (cloud, microservices, APIs, event-driven systems)
  • Wealth platforms (advisory, portfolio management, trading)
  • Digital banking and lending ecosystems
• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture, integration patterns, and data platforms

• Strong executive communication and stakeholder influence
• Ability to manage complex, cross-functional teams and priorities
• Strategic thinking with strong execution focus

• Bachelor’s/University degree on Computer Science or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree and managerial experience

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  Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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

Posting closes on May 14, 2026.