The Director – Architecture Strategy & Transformation is a senior leadership role responsible for driving large-scale modernization and digital transformation across Wealth Management and Retail Banking platforms. This role provides enterprise-wide architectural leadership to define and execute target-state architectures, enabling scalable, secure, and client-centric platforms across:
Wealth Management & Advisory
Digital Wealth Platforms
Retail Banking
Lending Ecosystems
The role combines deep domain expertise with modern architecture practices to accelerate delivery of next-generation banking and wealth capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Transformation Strategy & Leadership
Define and execute multi-year transformation roadmaps across wealth and retail banking
Drive legacy modernization (mainframe to cloud-native, monolith to microservices)
Align architecture strategy with business priorities including:
Digital wealth growth
Lending transformation
Client experience modernization
Act as a trusted advisor to senior business and technology leadership
Target-State Architecture & Modernization
Define target architectures leveraging:
Cloud-native platforms
API-first and microservices architectures
Event-driven systems
Lead architecture for:
Wealth and advisory platforms
Digital banking and advisor channels
Lending (origination and servicing)
Establish architecture standards, patterns, and governance
Wealth & Banking Domain Architecture
Driving architecture transformation towards target state:
Portfolio management, trading, and advisory platforms
Digital wealth (mobile/web, personalization)
Core banking (deposits, payments, integration)
Lending systems (origination, servicing, credit decisioning)
Enable omnichannel client and advisor experiences
Risk, Security & Governance
Ensure compliance with:
Regulatory standards (SEC, FINRA, OCC)
Data privacy (GDPR, CCPA)
Embed:
Secure-by-design and Zero Trust principles
Identity and access management
Lead architecture governance and design authority
Leadership & Organizational Impact
Lead and Collaborate with multiple architecture teams and managers
Oversee budgeting, planning, and resource strategy
Drive standards, best practices, and technical debt reduction
Influence senior stakeholders and executives across business and technology
Mentor architects and foster a culture of innovation and accountability
Qualifications
Experience
15+ years of experience in technology, including architecture leadership roles
Proven track record delivering large-scale transformation initiatives in:
Wealth Management
Retail Banking and Lending
Technical & Domain Expertise
Strong experience with:
Modern architecture (cloud, microservices, APIs, event-driven systems)
Wealth platforms (advisory, portfolio management, trading)
Digital banking and lending ecosystems
Deep understanding of enterprise architecture, integration patterns, and data platforms
Leadership Skills
Strong executive communication and stakeholder influence
Ability to manage complex, cross-functional teams and priorities
Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
Education:
Bachelor’s/University degree on Computer Science or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree and managerial experience
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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.
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