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Citi's Investor Services Technology group is seeking a visionary Technology Director to lead the strategy, architecture, and delivery of the Investor Services Workbench (ISW) — Citi's flagship platform for unified client and business activity management across the full spectrum of Investor Services products including Fund Services, Custody, and Securities Finance. This is an opportunity to shape a transformational, enterprise-scale platform that serves as the single pane of glass for client lifecycle management, operational workflow orchestration, and real-time business activity visibility. You will lead a global, multi-disciplinary engineering organization and partner directly with business, product, operations, and technology leadership to define and execute a bold, AI-first technology roadmap. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in enterprise workflow platforms, client-facing technology, and large-scale distributed systems — combined with the leadership gravitas to drive alignment across a complex, global organization and the technical depth to make sound architectural decisions.
Responsibilities:
- Platform Strategy & Roadmap: Define and own the multi-year technology roadmap for the Investor Services Workbench, aligning platform capabilities with business growth, client experience goals, and regulatory requirements across all Investor Services product lines.
- E2E Workflow Enablement: Architect and deliver end-to-end client and business activity workbench solutions — spanning client lifecycle events across Custody, Funds and Securities Finance domain, Corporate actions, NAV process, exception handling, and SLA-driven operational orchestration across all Investor Services domains.
- Client Experience & Workbench: Lead the evolution of the Investor Services workbench as the definitive client-facing and operations-facing workbench — delivering real-time portfolio visibility, activity dashboards, self-service capabilities, and intelligent alerting for institutional clients and internal business users.
- AI-First Engineering: Champion an AI-first hands-on engineering culture — embedding intelligent automation, predictive analytics, NLP-driven client interactions, and ML-powered exception management into the ISW platform to drive operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Data & Integration Architecture: Oversee the design of robust data pipelines, event-driven integration patterns, and API-first connectivity across upstream and downstream systems — ensuring the ISW serves as a reliable, real-time source of truth for client and business activity data.
- Global Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global engineering organization of 50+ engineers, architects, and product technologists. Foster a culture of engineering excellence, psychological safety, continuous learning, and inclusive innovation.
- Risk, Resilience & Compliance: Ensure the ISW platform meets the highest standards of security, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance — partnering with Risk, Compliance, and Infrastructure teams to manage technology risk and maintain audit-ready controls.
- Financial & Vendor Management: Own the technology budget for the ISW program, managing resource allocation, vendor relationships, and strategic sourcing decisions. Deliver measurable ROI through disciplined investment prioritization and cost optimization.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 15+ years of progressive experience in software engineering and technology leadership within financial services (hands on role will be required to code)
- Minimum 8 years in a senior leadership role managing large, globally distributed application development teams (50+ engineers)
- Proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-scale workflow and client-facing platforms in a regulated financial environment
- Experience leading multi-year platform transformation programs — from legacy modernization to cloud-native, microservices-based architectures
- Demonstrated success managing technology P&L, vendor contracts, and strategic sourcing in a global banking context
Education:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline required
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Deep expertise in modern architectural patterns: microservices, event-driven design, API-first development, and cloud-native platforms
- Strong command of workflow orchestration technologies. UX and BPM/case management platforms
- Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks (Java, Python, React/Angular) and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker)
- Experience with real-time data streaming and messaging systems (Apache Kafka, Solace) and enterprise integration patterns
- Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and their application to workflow automation, anomaly detection, and client intelligence
- Knowledge of enterprise data management, data governance, and analytics platform design (data lakes, data mesh, BI tooling)
- Core Technology Stack: Java / Spring Boot, React / Angular, Kafka, REST / GraphQL APIs, Oracle / PostgreSQL, CI/CD (Jenkins / GitHub Actions), ML / LLM Integration
LEADERSHIP:
- Exceptional executive communication skills — ability to translate complex technical concepts for C-suite, business, and regulatory audiences
- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term platform vision with near-term delivery commitments and business priorities
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain high-performing, inclusive engineering cultures across geographically distributed teams
- Strong stakeholder management skills — experience navigating complex, matrixed organizations and driving alignment across business, technology, and operations
- Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain top engineering talent in a competitive market
- Experience operating in Agile/SAFe delivery frameworks at enterprise scale, with a bias for continuous delivery and iterative value creation
DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE:
- In-depth knowledge of Investor Services products: Fund Administration, Custody, Prime Brokerage, Agency Lending, and/or Securities Finance
- Familiarity with post-trade operations workflows: settlement, corporate actions, income processing, reconciliation, and NAV calculation
- Experience with industry data standards and messaging protocols: SWIFT, ISO 20022
- Understanding of client reporting, performance attribution, and data transparency requirements for institutional investors
Job Family Group: Technology
Job Family: Applications Development
Time Type: Full time
Primary Location: Jersey City New Jersey United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $300,000.00
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.
Anticipated Posting Close Date: Jun 25, 2026
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. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
INTRODUCTION
Citi's Investor Services Technology group is seeking a visionary Technology Director to lead the strategy, architecture, and delivery of the Investor Services Workbench (ISW) — Citi's flagship platform for unified client and business activity management across the full spectrum of Investor Services products including Fund Services, Custody, and Securities Finance. This is an opportunity to shape a transformational, enterprise-scale platform that serves as the single pane of glass for client lifecycle management, operational workflow orchestration, and real-time business activity visibility. You will lead a global, multi-disciplinary engineering organization and partner directly with business, product, operations, and technology leadership to define and execute a bold, AI-first technology roadmap. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in enterprise workflow platforms, client-facing technology, and large-scale distributed systems — combined with the leadership gravitas to drive alignment across a complex, global organization and the technical depth to make sound architectural decisions.
Responsibilities:
- Platform Strategy & Roadmap: Define and own the multi-year technology roadmap for the Investor Services Workbench, aligning platform capabilities with business growth, client experience goals, and regulatory requirements across all Investor Services product lines.
- E2E Workflow Enablement: Architect and deliver end-to-end client and business activity workbench solutions — spanning client lifecycle events across Custody, Funds and Securities Finance domain, Corporate actions, NAV process, exception handling, and SLA-driven operational orchestration across all Investor Services domains.
- Client Experience & Workbench: Lead the evolution of the Investor Services workbench as the definitive client-facing and operations-facing workbench — delivering real-time portfolio visibility, activity dashboards, self-service capabilities, and intelligent alerting for institutional clients and internal business users.
- AI-First Engineering: Champion an AI-first hands-on engineering culture — embedding intelligent automation, predictive analytics, NLP-driven client interactions, and ML-powered exception management into the ISW platform to drive operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Data & Integration Architecture: Oversee the design of robust data pipelines, event-driven integration patterns, and API-first connectivity across upstream and downstream systems — ensuring the ISW serves as a reliable, real-time source of truth for client and business activity data.
- Global Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global engineering organization of 50+ engineers, architects, and product technologists. Foster a culture of engineering excellence, psychological safety, continuous learning, and inclusive innovation.
- Risk, Resilience & Compliance: Ensure the ISW platform meets the highest standards of security, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance — partnering with Risk, Compliance, and Infrastructure teams to manage technology risk and maintain audit-ready controls.
- Financial & Vendor Management: Own the technology budget for the ISW program, managing resource allocation, vendor relationships, and strategic sourcing decisions. Deliver measurable ROI through disciplined investment prioritization and cost optimization.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 15+ years of progressive experience in software engineering and technology leadership within financial services (hands on role will be required to code)
- Minimum 8 years in a senior leadership role managing large, globally distributed application development teams (50+ engineers)
- Proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-scale workflow and client-facing platforms in a regulated financial environment
- Experience leading multi-year platform transformation programs — from legacy modernization to cloud-native, microservices-based architectures
- Demonstrated success managing technology P&L, vendor contracts, and strategic sourcing in a global banking context
Education:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline required
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Deep expertise in modern architectural patterns: microservices, event-driven design, API-first development, and cloud-native platforms
- Strong command of workflow orchestration technologies. UX and BPM/case management platforms
- Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks (Java, Python, React/Angular) and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker)
- Experience with real-time data streaming and messaging systems (Apache Kafka, Solace) and enterprise integration patterns
- Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and their application to workflow automation, anomaly detection, and client intelligence
- Knowledge of enterprise data management, data governance, and analytics platform design (data lakes, data mesh, BI tooling)
- Core Technology Stack: Java / Spring Boot, React / Angular, Kafka, REST / GraphQL APIs, Oracle / PostgreSQL, CI/CD (Jenkins / GitHub Actions), ML / LLM Integration
LEADERSHIP:
- Exceptional executive communication skills — ability to translate complex technical concepts for C-suite, business, and regulatory audiences
- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term platform vision with near-term delivery commitments and business priorities
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain high-performing, inclusive engineering cultures across geographically distributed teams
- Strong stakeholder management skills — experience navigating complex, matrixed organizations and driving alignment across business, technology, and operations
- Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain top engineering talent in a competitive market
- Experience operating in Agile/SAFe delivery frameworks at enterprise scale, with a bias for continuous delivery and iterative value creation
DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE:
- In-depth knowledge of Investor Services products: Fund Administration, Custody, Prime Brokerage, Agency Lending, and/or Securities Finance
- Familiarity with post-trade operations workflows: settlement, corporate actions, income processing, reconciliation, and NAV calculation
- Experience with industry data standards and messaging protocols: SWIFT, ISO 20022
- Understanding of client reporting, performance attribution, and data transparency requirements for institutional investors
Job Family Group: Technology
Job Family: Applications Development
Time Type: Full time
Primary Location: Jersey City New Jersey United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $300,000.00
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.
Anticipated Posting Close Date: Jun 25, 2026
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. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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Technology Director roles typically map to SOC 11-3021. Pull the O*NET profile for that code and align your resume's language to its task and skill descriptors before applying. Mismatched job titles slow LCA certification.
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Verify the prevailing wage level before your offer stage
USCIS and DOL scrutinize wage compliance closely for senior technology roles. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and work location before negotiating compensation so your offer letter clears the LCA wage floor without renegotiation.
Build the specialty occupation documentation into your packet early
USCIS requires a showing that a Technology Director role specifically requires a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. Collect the job description, organizational chart, and a written employer justification demonstrating degree-level knowledge is the actual minimum, not a preference.
H-1B Visa Technology Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technology Director role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Technology Director positions qualify when the employer can demonstrate the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering. USCIS evaluates the actual duties, not just the title, so your employer's job description must show that theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge is the actual minimum requirement.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for Technology Director roles specifically?
The DOL publishes LCA disclosure data by SOC code, but sorting through raw files is time-consuming. Migrate Mate aggregates that data so you can filter Technology Director openings by employers with confirmed H-1B filing history for that occupation code, which is a more reliable signal of sponsorship willingness than a job posting that simply says 'will sponsor.'
Can a Technology Director role be filled through a staffing firm on an H-1B?
It can, but USCIS applies extra scrutiny to consulting and third-party placement arrangements for H-1B petitions. The petitioning employer must demonstrate a bona fide employer-employee relationship, including the right to control your work. For Technology Director roles, where day-to-day oversight typically sits with the end client, documenting that control relationship clearly in the I-129 package is critical.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement work for a Technology Director?
Your employer must certify in the LCA that your offered compensation meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the Technology Director SOC code in your specific work location. The DOL sets four wage levels based on experience and supervisory responsibility. Technology Director roles typically fall at Level III or IV, which carry higher wage floors. You can verify the applicable threshold using the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing your offer.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Technology Director role is eliminated or restructured?
Your H-1B status is tied to the specific employer and position listed on your approved I-129 petition. If the role is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new employer willing to file an H-1B transfer petition. A significant restructuring that changes your job duties materially may require an amended petition even before any termination, since USCIS considers a material change in duties a new filing obligation.