Core Trade Modernization Lead

Core Trade Modernization Lead is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to establish and implement new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology Team. The overall objective of this role is to drive applications systems analysis and programming activities.
Responsibilities:

• Responsible for defining Modernization Strategy of Core Trade and overall Trade and working capital solutions
• Drive Architecture discussions across TWCS and Citi services
• Transform Monolith age old Legacy platform to industry standard micro services Architecture.
• Build resilient and scalable Trade systems
• Manage/develop multiple 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
• Prepare and present regular team/project reviews to senior management and business leaders
• Drive the design and development of system architecture, 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
• Monitor and manage approach/end results, budgeting, planning, policy formation, and contribute to future strategy of the area(s)
• Ensure change is managed with appropriate controls, documentation, and approvals including implementation of new and revised regulatory reporting requirements
• Research and resolve issues, provide recommendations, and escalate to senior management as needed
• Manage and maintain all disaster recovery plans, oversee appropriate testing, and provide permit-to-operate for new applications
• 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
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Technical / Functional Proficiency:

Architecture & Design:

Strong experience designing microservices architecture (decomposition, inter-service communication, API gateways,

resilience patterns, scalability)

• Knowledge of domain-driven design (DDD), event-driven architecture, and CQRS (optional)

Backend:

• Java , Spring Boot, Spring Cloud

• REST APIs, GraphQL (nice to have)

• SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle)

• NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis, or similar)

Frontend:

• Angular as primary framework

• Strong JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, SCSS

View Details: Job Requisition: 26960813 Apps Dev Tech Sr

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of relevant experience
• 8-10+ years of managerial experience
• PMP Certification, MBA, Specific to business Licenses and other
• Experience with financial products
• Working knowledge of the industry and competitors’ products and services
• Advanced knowledge of strategic direction of the function within relevant part of the business
• Proficient computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and development skills

Additional Job Description:

Citi’s Global Trade Platform provides suit of international trade applications catering over 85+ countries worldwide. Trade Services platforms enables Global exporters and Importers to facilitate Trade and innovate their business needs.

Leadership Skills:

• Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task

• Demonstrated sense of responsibility and capability to deliver quickly

Excellent communication skills. Clearly articulating and documenting technical and functional specifications is a key

requirement.

• Proactive problem-solver

• Relationship builder and very good team player

• Negotiation, difficult conversation management and prioritization skills

• Flexibility to handle multiple complex projects and changing priorities

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Good analytical and business skills

• Promotes teamwork and builds strong relationships within and across global teams

• Promotes continuous process improvement especially in code quality, testability & reliability

• Partnership and networking skills to be the key

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

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