FX Technology – Cross Border Payments Development Lead (SVP)

Company: Citigroup Inc.
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Location: London
Job Description:

Job Title – FX Technology – Cross Border Payments Development Lead (SVP)

This is a full-time role at Citi focused on cross-border payments, leading a high-quality engineering team.

Role Overview / What will you do

  • Manage and inspire a high-quality team of engineers
  • The successful candidate will work with teams across FX Technology to define and then implement solutions that benefit the business
  • The role is hands on – includes both technical implementation and thought leadership.
  • The role does not involve budget responsibility
  • The successful candidate will work with teams across FX Technology and Payments to define and then implement solutions.
  • Manage/develop teams of professionals to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions) as well as ensure team adheres to best practices and process. Develop vision for team around roles and responsibilities, and structure team to ensure greatest impact, efficient use of resource, and alignment to business structures.
  • Drive the design and development of system architecture using an AI First approach, work with end-users of the systems, and enhance the quality of deliverables. Ensure staff follows Citi documented policy and procedures as well as maintain desktop procedures and supporting documentation for filings on a current basis and in comprehensive manner.
  • Lead and deliver local staff forums, present global, regional, and location news and updates to engage team in the progress of organization.
  • Contribute to defining and implementing best practices and processes for the department and ensure transparency and consistency across teams.

Key Skills and Experience required

  • Prior experience working with FX or Cross Border Payments business teams is required.
  • Demonstrable understanding of FX products is preferred.
  • Ability to develop a team that is seen as the engineering role model for the organization.
  • Proven track record of building new systems, replacing legacy systems and renovating existing systems.
  • The candidate will have a strong systems (software, hardware, networks) knowledge required to define solutions and trouble shoot issues.
  • Exceptional communicator who loves working with people, confident communicating at all levels from an individual team to the entire enterprise.
  • Highly credible hands on engineer, confident to deep dive into a product and codebase and offer detailed, constructive analysis and feedback.
  • Awareness of industry trends and leveraging new technologies as appropriate.
  • Experience in collaborating and influencing cross-functional teams.

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 discretionary 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

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Posted: April 22nd, 2026