• Algo Trading Team Lead - Equities Technology

    Citigroup (Jersey City, NJ)


    Citi Equities Technology is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Algo Team Lead to join our NAM Equities Electronic Trading Engines team. This leadership role is crucial to the development and maintenance of Citi's cutting-edge, low-latency execution platform in the NAM region.

     

    In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of the next generation of this critical platform. This involves collaborating closely with a talented team of developers and working with product development, other technology teams, production support, and quality assurance. A strong understanding of and alignment with the global strategy is essential for success.

    Responsibilities:

    • Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

    • Design, develop, and support the high-performance electronic execution platform.

    • Partner with traders, quantitative researchers, and clients on product development.

    • Continuously maintain and improve testing frameworks, development tools, and environments.

    • Envision, design, and implement test cases for trading functions.

    • Contribute to Agile and Continuous Integration processes.

    • Build common solutions for trading platform monitoring, trade reconciliation, and application recovery.

    Qualifications:

    • Minimum 10+ years of experience with strong technical knowledge and expertise in Java, C#

    • Proven experience developing automated trading platforms.

    • Python knowledge is a plus.

    • Strong understanding of automated testing techniques.

    • Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration processes.

    • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines.

    • Excellent communication skills with a demonstrable ability to present and grasp complex concepts in a multicultural environment.

    Education:

    • Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

    • Master's degree preferred

     

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    Job Family Group:

    Technology

     

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    Job Family:

    Applications Development

     

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    Time Type:

    Full time

     

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    Primary Location:

    Jersey City New Jersey United States

     

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    Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

    $176,720.00 - $265,080.00

     

    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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    Most Relevant Skills

     

    Please see the requirements listed above.

     

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    Other Relevant Skills

     

    For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

     

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    Anticipated Posting Close Date:

    Jun 30, 2025

     

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