FX Technology Project Manager
The VP – FX Technology Project Manager will lead the delivery of strategic FX technology projects, with a strong emphasis on building and enhancing FX Partnerships. This role is critical to revenue-generating businesses within FX.
This is a senior IT project leadership role. The individual must combine strong technology delivery capability with a deep understanding of FX markets and strategic partnerships. FX technology solutions are revenue-critical infrastructure; effective delivery directly impacts P&L and competitive advantage.
Role Overview/What you will do:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of complex FX technology projects, from inception to successful implementation, with a particular focus on initiatives involving external partnerships.
- Own project roadmaps, budgets, governance, and comprehensive risk management strategies for assigned projects.
- Oversee the development and integration of FX technology solutions that support strategic growth areas, including new product capabilities, platform enhancements, and external connectivity.
- Specifically manage technology streams for FX Partnerships, collaborating with business development, legal, compliance, and external partner teams to define integration requirements and solutions.
- Drive the successful delivery of projects spanning various FX technology domains, ensuring robust, scalable, and resilient solutions.
- Ensure regulatory requirements (e.g., best execution, data privacy, audit controls) are embedded into system design and project execution.
- Partner with Trading, Sales, Product, and Architecture leadership to align technology solutions with commercial objectives and strategic partnership goals.
- Facilitate technical discussions, workshops, and solutioning sessions with internal teams and external partners, translating complex business needs into clear technical specifications and vice versa.
Key Skills and Experience required:
- Proven experience in FX technology or Markets Domain experience, with a strong track record of leading complex project deliveries.
- Deep understanding of the FX market structure, trading lifecycle, and technology landscape.
- Demonstrated experience in managing technology projects involving external integrations, vendor solutions, or strategic partnerships within a financial services context.
- Proven delivery of complex, revenue-critical systems in a global banking environment.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing and communicating effectively at senior business and technology levels.
- Domain expertise in FX technology is essential to effectively guide design decisions and ensure alignment with business strategy and partnership objectives.
- The role requires credibility with senior business MDs and senior architects, fostering collaborative relationships.
- Experience with various technology stacks and a solid grasp of technical architecture principles are highly valued.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
What we’ll provide you
By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:
- 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- A discretional annual performance related bonus
- Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
- Access to an array of learning and development resources
Visit our About Us | Culture, Values & Benefits page to learn more.
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.
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Job Family Group: Technology------------------------------------------------------
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