SVP Central Risk Technology Lead

Citi

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Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Salary
$176,720–$265,080 / yr
Posted
14 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $185k
This role $221k
$128k most similar roles pay here $280k

This role pays more than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $155,000–$214,950 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $221k versus about $185k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · SVP Central Risk Technology Lead

SVP Central Risk Technology Lead will join the Equities Electronic-Execution team as a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver a next-generation low-latency execution platform. This role involves building critical components including Algorithmic Trading, Smart Order Routing, Dark Pool and Internalization engines, and high-throughput market data processing. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including quantitative research and infrastructure groups, to translate trader needs into innovative features like new liquidity sources and DMA capabilities. Key responsibilities include maintaining testing frameworks, utilizing AI-powered development tools, and championing Agile and CI/CD practices. Candidates must possess expertise in Low Latency Java, C++, or Rust, along with experience in high-performance system design, concurrency, and performance optimization. The role addresses complex challenges in electronic trading systems within a global financial environment involving regional exchange microstructure and regulatory regimes.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, low-latency electronic execution systems.
  • Build components for algorithmic trading, smart order routing, and market data processing.
  • Translate trader and quant researcher requirements into innovative product features and enhancements.
  • Maintain testing frameworks and development tools to ensure platform reliability at scale.
  • Utilize AI-powered tools throughout the software development life cycle to improve code quality.
  • Champion Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes with a focus on shift-left testing.
  • Develop common solutions for trade reconciliation, monitoring, and application recovery.
  • Lead high-performance development teams in a globally distributed environment.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 12 years of experience with strong technical knowledge in Low Latency Java, C++, or Rust.
  • Prior experience developing electronic trading platforms in a global financial institution or equivalent environment.
  • Experience leading high performance development teams.
  • Familiarity with low-latency system design, including performance optimization, concurrency, and high-throughput architecture.
  • Strong understanding of automated testing techniques and quality engineering practices.
  • Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration processes.
  • Knowledge of regional exchange microstructure and regulatory regimes.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

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