The IT Project Tech Lead is a strategic professional who sits within Asia Markets Technology, with a focus on in-country business-critical and strategic technology projects, including in-country regulatory matters and action plans. The individual works closely with in-country markets technology leads, Asia Markets Technology product leads and regional senior management, serving as a key execution partner for the Head of Asia Markets Technology. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and external third-party vendors.
This position sits at the center of one of Citi's most strategically important regional technology organizations. You will have visibility into the full breadth of Asia Markets Technology — its strategic priorities, its regulatory landscape, its leadership, and its culture — and you will play a direct role in shaping how it operates and delivers. For a motivated, curious technologist who wants to grow their strategic and leadership impact, this is an exceptional opportunity.
Responsibilities:
- Develops IT work plans, schedules, resource plans, risk & issues management, and status reports for in-country business-critical and strategic technology programs across Asia Markets Technology.
- Interfaces with senior project staff and client senior management teams regarding status of projects; prepares and coordinates content for management meetings, including leadership forums and governance reviews, and ensures diligent follow-up on actions and commitments.
- Produces high-quality presentations, executive summaries and briefing materials tailored to senior management audiences, demonstrating excellent written communication and storytelling skills.
- Works with in-country markets technology leads on in-country-specific matters, coordinating across stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, regulatory commitments and delivery status.
- Supports the tracking and management of in-country regulatory issues and action plans, ensuring timely and accurate follow-through in alignment with Citi's policies and standards.
- Recommends and oversees process improvements to enhance delivery effectiveness across the region.
- Has considerable business impact through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes and industry standards.
- Actively leverages AI tools and modern ways of working to enhance productivity across planning, reporting, communication and decision support, and encourages their adoption across the team.
- Provides in-depth and sophisticated analysis with interpretive thinking to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
- Persuades and influences others through comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills.
- Appropriately assesses 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.
Recommended Qualifications:
- 6–10 years of experience in a related technology role and subject matter expert in overall field.
- Background in software development or engineering is strongly preferred and will be a differentiating factor.
- Proven experience in technology program management, ideally within financial services or capital markets, with exposure to in-country regulatory and strategic delivery contexts in Asia.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to produce executive-level presentations and written materials.
- Proficiency with AI tools and productivity platforms; a genuine curiosity and motivation to apply emerging technologies to day-to-day work.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
- Highly motivated and curious individual contributor mindset, with comfort operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and a strong orientation toward learning and execution.
Education:
- Bachelor's/University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- Master's degree potentially advantageous.
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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