FX Risk Java Developer (VP)

FX Risk Java Tech Lead

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn't just support finance - we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.

What We do / The Team

Citi's Markets technology team is growing at lightning speed, and we're looking for talented technology leaders to help build the future of global banking. As the world's most global bank, Citi provides an opportunity to touch every corner of the globe and deal with incomparable trade volumes, scale and impact. Our global technology team spans 84 countries with almost 30,000 colleagues managing thousands of projects. Join an environment with a laser focus on growth and progress, and take your career to the next level through the power of Citi's unmatched globality and vast expertise.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced FX Risk Java Tech Lead to drive technical excellence and team leadership in building high-performance risk calculation systems that directly impact global markets operations. You'll guide talented engineers, set technical direction, and take ownership of critical systems at unprecedented scale.

• Technical Leadership & Strategy
• Ownership Across SDLC
• System Design & Architecture
• Team Development & Collaboration
• Delivery & Production Excellence

Key Skills and Experience Required Technical Expertise

• Extensive professional Java development experience with deep expertise
• Experience in a technical leadership role (Tech Lead, Team Lead, or similar)
• Expert-level knowledge of Core Java and multithreading (JDK 11+)
• Proven experience architecting distributed, high-performance systems
• Hands on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra)
• Experience with message queuing systems (Kafka, Tibco, Solace, or similar)
• Deep understanding of Linux and JVM internals
• Strong advocate for Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing
• Extensive production support experience including L3 support and on call

Leadership & Professional Experience

• Proven track record of leading and mentoring engineering teams
• Experience managing the full SDLC from conception to production
• Strong project management skills with Agile/Scrum experience
• Track record of successfully delivering mission critical systems

Continuous Improvement

• Stays current with industry trends and best practices
• Drives process improvements and challenges status quo
• Encourages experimentation and learning from failures

Nice to Have Skills and Experience

• Experience in financial services, particularly trading systems or risk management
• Knowledge of FX markets and risk calculation methodologies
• Expertise in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines and implementing DevOps practices
• Microservices architecture experience at scale

Join us if you:

• Are passionate about leading teams to build distributed, high performance, and resilient Java applications
• Want to shape technical strategy and architecture for risk calculation systems in global financial markets
• Thrive in mentoring others and driving technical excellence
• Are ready to take full ownership of complex systems and their success

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

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.