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Wealth Technology - Digital Assets & Emerging Technology Lead, Senior Vice President

Job in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, 07390, USA
Listing for: Citi
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-24
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Blockchain / Web3, AI Engineer (Applied/Software)
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 176720 - 265080 USD Yearly USD 176720.00 265080.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview of the Role

Citi Global Wealth is a leading provider of financial solutions for affluent, high net worth, and ultra‑high net worth clients globally. We are committed to service excellence and seizing opportunities for our clients through the wealth continuum. The technology organization is building a purpose‑driven team to serve its globally diverse, digitally forward customers. We are seeking exceptional candidates who think digitally and differently, resolve problems in unconventional ways, and strive to provide a remarkable experience for our clients.

We define success by our Citi Leadership Standards:
Develops our People, Drives Value for Clients, Works as a Partner, Champions Progress, Lives our Values, and Delivers Results.

Key Responsibilities
  • Enterprise Digital Assets & Emerging Tech Strategy
    • Define and execute Citi Wealth’s vision for digital assets, tokenization, and emerging technology adoption across investment solutions
    • Bridge on‑rail (traditional) and off‑rail (blockchain/DLT) platforms to create a unified, product‑agnostic investment ecosystem
    • Shape AI‑enabled, programmable platforms for real‑time portfolio, trading, and advisory workflows
    • Establish multi‑year, enterprise‑level innovation roadmaps aligned with strategic business objectives
  • Platform & Architecture Leadership
    • Lead design of next‑gen investment platforms, ensuring interoperability across custody, clearing, portfolio, and advisory workflows
    • Drive adoption of cloud‑native, API‑first, event‑driven architectures, enabling real‑time data, AI‑driven decisioning, and automation
    • Ensure emerging technology initiatives integrate seamlessly with enterprise data pipelines and analytics platforms
    • Establish reusable, scalable, and secure infrastructure for digital assets, smart contracts, and tokenized products
  • AI & Data‑Driven Innovation
    • Embed AI/ML‑driven insights and automation into digital assets and investment workflows
    • Build model‑ready, real‑time datasets and feature stores for AI applications
    • Partner with Data & Analytics and Platforms teams to enable intelligent decisioning, predictive analytics, and operational efficiency
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance
    • Implement enterprise‑grade governance and risk frameworks for on‑rail and off‑rail platforms
    • Collaborate with Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and secure custody of digital assets
    • Define auditability, transparency, and control frameworks for tokenized assets and smart contract execution
  • Delivery & Execution
    • Lead global teams to incubate, prototype, and scale emerging technology solutions
    • Ensure initiatives are delivered with high‑quality engineering practices, SRE principles, and robust observability
    • Align execution to enterprise standards, cross‑functional dependencies, and strategic KPIs
  • Ecosystem & Industry Leadership
    • Represent Citi Wealth in industry consortia, standards bodies, and innovation labs
    • Forge strategic partnerships with fintechs, vendors, and blockchain networks
    • Stay ahead of market trends, regulations, and technological innovations to inform enterprise strategy
  • Must‑Have Qualifications
    • 12+ years in financial services technology with leadership in digital assets, emerging tech, or innovation labs
    • Proven record of leading enterprise‑scale platform transformations bridging traditional and digital rails
    • Deep expertise in:
      • Digital assets, tokenization, and programmable financial systems
      • Blockchain/DLT networks and smart contracts
      • AI/ML integration in investment workflows
      • Cloud‑native, API‑first, event‑driven architectures
      • Enterprise data pipelines, analytics, and real‑time decisioning
    • Experience in cross‑platform integration across custody, clearing, portfolio, and advisory systems
    • Strong understanding of regulatory, compliance, and risk frameworks for digital asset operations
    • Executive presence with ability to influence C‑level stakeholders and cross‑functional teams
    Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications
    • Direct experience with DeFi, Web3, CBDCs, and instant settlement rails
    • Knowledge of tokenized securities, programmable assets, and smart contract frameworks
    • Prior engagement with fintech ecosystems and industry standards bodies
    • Experience in…
    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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