[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Citigroup jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Citigroup · London United Kingdom # Senior Engineering Manager, Securities Processing (Director) London United Kingdom Director Executive & Management Listed on Citigroup’s official careers site. Listed as of October 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Citigroup’s careers site →](https://citi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/2/job/London--United-Kingdom/Senior-Engineering-Manager--Securities-Processing--Director-_25891800) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Citigroup](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/) / Senior Engineering Manager, Securities Processing (Director) ## Job description ### Overview Citi is a world-leading global bank. We have approximately 200 million customer accounts and a presence in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions worldwide. We provide consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. We enable clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives by providing them with cutting-edge ideas, best-in-class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity. ### What we do Citi Markets Technology powers the global financial markets by providing innovative, robust, and high-performance technology solutions. We are undergoing a significant transformation, modernizing our core platforms to support high-volume, low-latency transactions and drive business growth. ### What you will do As a Senior Engineering Manager within Markets Operations Technology (MOT), you will lead a critical team responsible for the overall transformation and engineering excellence of Citi's Securities Settlements processing technology stack. This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced environment, offering the opportunity to shape and transform scalable infrastructure at one of the world's leading capital markets franchises. You will be responsible for leading the architecture, design, development, and delivery of strategic solutions, ensuring Level-3 support for the securities processing settlements tech stack that supports Citigroup's NAM, EMEA, and APAC markets operations. This role requires a leader with strong technical depth, domain expertise in securities processing, and a proven track record of successful project execution and team management. ### Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of strong engineering principles, product ownership, and continuous improvement. Provide technical guidance, perform code reviews, and drive best practices. ### Strategic Transformation Drive the modernization of a large legacy securities processing stack into a modern, high-volume, low-latency, and scalable technology platform. Formulate and execute technology strategy for brown-field and green-field efforts. ### Architecture & Design Own the architecture and design of enterprise applications, focusing on microservices, distributed systems, and scalable solutions that adapt to changing market conditions. Ensure adherence to technical design, application development standards, and quality processes. ### Project & Product Delivery Manage complex technology projects from conception to delivery, ensuring alignment with business requirements, deadlines, and quality standards. Oversee CI/CD automation and improve overall development team efficiency. ### Stakeholder & Risk Management Collaborate extensively with business users, operations teams, project managers, and other technology groups to gather requirements, manage expectations, and deliver effective solutions. Identify and mitigate potential risks related to systems, processes, and regulatory compliance. ### System Optimization Identify system bottlenecks and deficiencies, devising and implementing robust solutions to enhance resiliency, performance, and scalability. Provide technical consultation for performance testing and tuning. ### Required Skills & Qualifications Education: BS/MS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent. ### Experience Experience in Capital Markets technology, with a strong focus on Securities Processing (Equities and/or Fixed Income settlements). Experience as a Senior Developer, with hands-on experience building end-to-end solutions. Direct management experience leading development staff in a mid to large-scale bank, providing engineering leadership and guidance. Proven record of managing and delivering large-scale, complex platforms in a high-growth environment. ### Technical Expertise Languages & Frameworks: Expert proficiency in Java (Core, Multi-threaded, J2EE), Spring Framework (Boot, Cloud, MVC, Data, Security, JMS), JavaScript (Angular, React.js, jQuery). ### Architecture Strong emphasis on Microservice architecture and design patterns, with a proven track record of legacy modernization. Experience with distributed environments and anti-patterns. ### Databases Expert knowledge of Oracle RDBMS design (PL/SQL, stored procedures, triggers, performance tuning) and experience with NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra). Experience migrating RDBMS to cloud/NoSQL is a significant plus. ### Middleware Hands-on experience with Tibco EMS, Kafka, MQ, JMS. ### Cloud & DevOps Developing/deploying applications to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, PCF). Strong experience with Agile/SCRUM, CI/CD automation (Jenkins, Bamboo, UrbanCode), and code versioning tools (Github, Bitbucket, Perforce). ### Other High-volume/low-latency application development, transaction management (JTA), network infrastructure understanding (HTTP/S, TCP/IP, TLS, DNS), shell scripting (Unix/Linux/Windows). ### Domain Knowledge Deep understanding of trade processing, allocations, DTC/Fedwire/SWIFT settlements, payments, securities settlement lifecycle, segregation, margin, collateral optimization, and product knowledge across Equities, OTC Listed Options, Fixed Income (UST, Mortgages, Corporates), Repos, and Stock Borrow Loans. ### Regulatory Awareness Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements. ### Soft Skills Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage diverse teams in a high-pressure, global environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. ### 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 Global 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. ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Technology ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Applications Development ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: London United Kingdom[Apply on Citigroup’s careers site →](https://citi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/2/job/London--United-Kingdom/Senior-Engineering-Manager--Securities-Processing--Director-_25891800) ## More jobs at Citigroup ### [Client Advisor, Services, Senior Vice President](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/jobs/f4c55d67951563e1ff53/) London United Kingdom ### [Corporate Banker - Real Estate - Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/jobs/1ea4a5fc4007f4231e0f/) London United Kingdom ### [Cross Asset XVA Quantitative Analyst - Vice President](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/jobs/d4aa0c77a5372133a31e/) London United Kingdom ### [Director, Head of Billing - Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/jobs/da6bb92fde60db3c7984/) London United Kingdom ### [Director, UK Asset Managers Head - Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/jobs/46c316caf037fc8c3ab4/) London United Kingdom ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [InSAR Processing Expert F/M Barcelona, Catalonia Barcelona, Catalonia ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS Permanent](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vinci/jobs/7e9dea951da26cd4b5d8/) VINCI · Barcelona, Catalonia ### [VIE - InSAR Processing Expert F/M Barcelona, Catalonia Barcelona, Catalonia ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS International assignment contract](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vinci/jobs/b4a9ae1085703058f795/) VINCI · Barcelona, Catalonia ### [Senior Lead Software Engineer – Custody & Securities Processing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/state-street/jobs/4ea6bda373eed6eab649/) State Street ### [Director of Security Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/6a1392077810b9a5d5d3/) JPMorganChase · Dublin, Ireland ### [Director, Software Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aegon/jobs/7dd73e2b62ea04739e5e/) Aegon OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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