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... on electronic trading venues around the world. During an intensive period of mentorship and training in trade floor operations, Quantitative Traders learn the intricacies of each step of the trade ...

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SVP Next Gen Electronic Trading Technology Lead & Architect

Jersey City, NJ • On-site

Citigroup, Inc.
Banking and Credit Intermediation • 5 - 10K employees
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$176K - $265K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

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8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 179 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

39th of 176 rated banks

Job description

Citi's Equities Technology organization is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Equities Electronic- Execution (Electronic Trading) technology team. The person in this role will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of Citi's next-generation low-latency execution platform. This platform encompasses critical components including Algorithmic Trading, Smart Order Routing (SOR), Dark Pool & Internalization engines, Low latency Client & Exchange Connectivity, and high-throughput market data processing.
The senior engineer will collaborate with a cross-functional team of developers and work closely with product development, quantitative research, technology infrastructure, production support and QA teams. Close alignment with the global strategy and cross-regional delivery is a key aspect of this role. This is a leadership role requiring prior experience in building high performance Electronic Trading platforms and leading high performance development teams.
Responsibilities
  • Core Development: Design, development and maintenance of high-performance, low-latency electronic execution systems

  • Product Collaboration: Partner with traders, quant researchers, and clients to understand their needs and translate them into innovative product features and enhancements - including execution performance improvements, new liquidity sources, and DMA capabilities.

  • Testing: Continuously improve and maintain testing frameworks, development tools, and environments to ensure platform reliability and performance at scale.

  • AI-Powered SDLC: Leverage Citi's suite of AI-powered development tools throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to enhance productivity, code quality, and innovation.

  • Agile & CI/CD: Contribute to and champion Agile development practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) processes with a focus on shift-left testing and accelerated release cycles.

  • Platform Support & Enhancement: Build and maintain common solutions for trading platform monitoring, trade reconciliation, application recovery, and other essential support functions.

Qualifications
  • Minimum 12 years of experience with strong technical knowledge and expertise in Low Latency Java, C++ or Rust.

  • Prior experience developing electronic trading platforms in a global financial institution or equivalent environment.

  • Strong understanding of automated testing techniques and quality engineering practices.

  • Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration processes.

  • Familiarity with low-latency system design, including performance optimization, concurrency, and high-throughput architecture.

  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.

  • Excellent communication skills with a demonstrable ability to present and grasp complex concepts in a multicultural, cross-regional environment.

  • Knowledge of regional exchange microstructure and regulatory regimes.

Education
  • Bachelor's degree / University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

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:
$176,720.00 - $265,080.00
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.
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Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
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We live in an increasingly complex world. Companies these days are either born global or are going global at record speed. Business and geopolitics are forging an entirely new dynamic and consumers now expect financial services to be a seamless part of their digital lives. Citi is a bank that’s uniquely positioned for this moment. Through our vast global network and our on-the-ground expertise, we can connect the dots, anticipate change and empathize the needs of our clients and customers in ways that other banks simply cannot. Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. We have set expectations for how we must act to bring our mission to life. These expectations are at the heart of our Leadership Principles – we take ownership, we deliver with pride and we succeed together.

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