Apps Development Group Manager - Senior Vice President

We are looking for an exceptional software engineering leader to head the development of our next-generation Custody Asset Servicing client platform within Citi's Investor Services business. This is a rare opportunity to lead technology behind a global client platform that powers the client facing systems for corporate actions and securities services for some of the world's largest institutional clients. You will drive a portfolio of high-visibility, strategic initiatives — from retiring legacy systems under regulatory commitments, to onboarding marquee clients, to accelerating a global platform migration. We want a leader who is as comfortable setting technical direction and mentoring engineers as they are presenting to senior management and negotiating with business stakeholders. Critically, we are building an AI-native engineering organization. You will champion the adoption of GenAI coding agents across the software development lifecycle — code generation, automated testing, code review, and documentation — and inspire your teams to work in fundamentally more productive ways. If you are energized by building high-performing teams, delivering at scale in a regulated environment, and shaping how modern engineering is done, we want to talk to you. Responsibilities: Build & Inspire High-Performing Teams Lead, mentor, and grow multiple multidisciplinary teams — Java backend [... source excerpt omitted ...] native deployment. Integrate deep applications-development expertise with the broader technology function to achieve firm-wide goals. Deliver Strategic, High-Stakes Initiatives You will own the successful delivery of a portfolio of critical, business-defining programs. Drive accelerated client migration and user adoption, including training enablement and hands-on support. Accelerate the integration with core custody asset servicing systems, managing complex cross-global dependencies with minimal downtime. Oversee Execution, Infrastructure & Delivery Manage the full lifecycle of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. [... source excerpt omitted ...] iance Maintain a strong focus on regulatory compliance within the Financial Services Custody domain. Appropriately assess risk in business decisions, safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and its assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; adhering to Policy; applying sound ethical judgment; and escalating, managing, and reporting control issues with transparency. Proactively identify and mitigate technical and delivery risks early in the lifecycle. Collaborate & Influence Across the Enterprise Partner closely with Operations and Product stakeholders — co-location is essential for real-time problem-solving, dependency management, and time-sens