This role pays more than
59%
of similar roles. Most pay
$172,500–$246,150
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$235k
versus about
$209k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Citi
Citi is one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions, proudly serving millions of customers across the United States.
Citi currently has
380 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$125,760–$188,640
across 354 roles with salary data.
The Head of Applied AI Engineering role at the Banking division requires a seasoned professional to lead the development and deployment of advanced AI solutions across Investment, Corporate, and Commercial Banking. This hands-on leader will work closely with senior bankers to identify high-impact AI opportunities in deal origination, client intelligence, market analysis, and pitch automation, while developing an AI engineering roadmap aligned with enterprise architecture. Key responsibilities include designing scalable AI systems using LLMs, NLP, and knowledge graphs, integrating diverse data sources for sophisticated model training, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in data science and AI engineering, including leadership roles in financial services, with expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, and MLOps practices. They should also be adept at building Agentic AI solutions and familiar with front-office workflows and industry-standard financial tools.