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Citigroup Wealth Technology - Digital Assets & Emerging Technology Lead, Senior Vice President in Jersey City, New Jersey
Overview of the Role:
Citi Global Wealth is a leading provider of financial solutions for affluent, high net worth, and ultra-high net worth clients globally. We are committed to service excellence and seizing opportunities for our clients through the wealth continuum. The technology organization is building a purpose-driven team to serve its globally diverse, digitally forward customers. We are seeking exceptional candidates who think digitally and differently, resolve problems in unconventional ways, and strive to provide a remarkable experience for our clients. We define success by our Citi Leadership Standards: Develops our People, Drives Value for Clients, Works as a Partner, Champions Progress, Lives our Values, and Delivers Results. The Role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced senior data leader to join our Wealth Manage
Citi Global Wealth Investment Solutions Technology is on a mission to build the world’s best next-generation investment platforms—data-driven, AI-enabled, and seamlessly integrated across all client and operational touchpoints. We are seeking a Digital Assets & Emerging Technology Lead to shape and execute the enterprise strategy for innovation, digital assets, and emerging technologies. This lead will drive platform-first, product-agnostic initiatives that connect traditional rails (custody & clearing) with off-rail, blockchain-enabled systems, enabling real-time decisioning, AI-powered automation, and future-ready client experiences.
This role is pivotal in realizing a holistic, enterprise-grade investment ecosystem, enabling Citi to lead the market in both innovation and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
1. Enterprise Digital Assets & Emerging Tech Strategy
Define and execute Citi Wealth’s vision for digital assets, tokenization, and emerging technology adoption across investment solutions
Bridge on-rail (traditional) and off-rail (blockchain/DLT) platforms to create a unified, product-agnostic investment ecosystem
Shape AI-enabled, programmable platforms for real-time portfolio, trading, and advisory workflows
Establish multi-year, enterprise-level innovation roadmaps aligned with strategic business objectives
2. Platform & Architecture Leadership
Lead design of next-gen investment platforms, ensuring interoperability across custody, clearing, portfolio, and advisory workflows
Drive adoption of cloud-native, API-first, event-driven architectures, enabling real-time data, AI-driven decisioning, and automation
Ensure emerging technology initiatives integrate seamlessly with enterprise data pipelines and analytics platforms
Establish reusable, scalable, and secure infrastructure for digital assets, smart contracts, and tokenized products
3. AI & Data-Driven Innovation
Embed AI/ML-driven insights and automation into digital assets and investment workflows
Build model-ready, real-time datasets and feature stores for AI applications
Partner with Data & Analytics and Platforms teams to enable intelligent decisioning, predictive analytics, and operational efficiency
4. Governance, Risk & Compliance
Implement enterprise-grade governance and risk frameworks for on-rail and off-rail platforms
Collaborate with Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and secure custody of digital assets
Define auditability, transparency, and control frameworks for tokenized assets and smart contract execution
5. Delivery & Execution
Lead global teams to incubate, prototype, and scale emerging technology solutions
Ensure initiatives are delivered with high-quality engineering practices, SRE principles, and robust observability
Align execution to enterprise standards, cross-functional dependencies, and strategic KPIs
6. Ecosystem & Industry Leadership
Represent Citi Wealth in industry consortia, standards bodies, and innovation labs
Forge strategic partnerships with fintechs, vendors, and blockchain networks
Stay ahead of market trends, regulations, and technological innovations to inform enterprise strategy
Must-Have Qualifications
12+ years in financial services technology with leadership in digital assets, emerging tech, or innovation labs
Proven record of leading enterprise-scale platform transformations bridging traditional and digital rails
Deep expertise in:
Digital assets, tokenization, and programmable financial systems
Blockchain/DLT networks and smart contracts
AI/ML integration in investment workflows
Cloud-native, API-first, event-driven architectures
Enterprise data pipelines, analytics, and real-time decisioning
Experience in cross-platform integration across custody, clearing, portfolio, and advisory systems
Strong understanding of regulatory, compliance, and risk frameworks for digital asset operations
Executive presence with ability to influence C-level stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
Direct experience with DeFi, Web3, CBDCs, and instant settlement rails
Knowledge of tokenized securities, programmable assets, and smart contract frameworks
Prior engagement with fintech ecosystems and industry standards bodies
Experience in AI-native platforms and predictive decisioning in investment operations
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Leadership Profile
Visionary and platform-first – able to translate innovation into scalable, secure, enterprise-ready solutions
Strategic integrator – bridges traditional and emerging financial systems seamlessly
Influential and collaborative – capable of engaging executives, regulators, and global teams
Execution-focused – drives high-quality delivery in complex, regulated environments
Why This Role Matters
This role is central to realizing your vision for Citi Global Investment Solutions Technology:
Creating AI-enabled, next-generation investment platforms
Driving seamless integration across on-rail and off-rail systems
Ensuring data-driven decisioning and operational excellence
Establishing Citi as a global leader in digital assets and emerging financial technologies
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.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Apr 09, 2026
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