Wealth Technology - Digital Assets & Emerging Technology Lead, Senior Vice President

Citi•Jersey City, NJ

About The Position

Citi Global Wealth is a leading provider of financial solutions for affluent, high net worth, and ultra-high net worth clients globally. We are committed to service excellence and seizing opportunities for our clients through the wealth continuum. The technology organization is building a purpose-driven team to serve its globally diverse, digitally forward customers. We are seeking exceptional candidates who think digitally and differently, resolve problems in unconventional ways, and strive to provide a remarkable experience for our clients. We define success by our Citi Leadership Standards: Develops our People, Drives Value for Clients, Works as a Partner, Champions Progress, Lives our Values, and Delivers Results. The Role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced senior data leader to join our Wealth Manage Citi Global Wealth Investment Solutions Technology is on a mission to build the world’s best next-generation investment platforms—data-driven, AI-enabled, and seamlessly integrated across all client and operational touchpoints. We are seeking a Digital Assets & Emerging Technology Lead to shape and execute the enterprise strategy for innovation, digital assets, and emerging technologies. This lead will drive platform-first, product-agnostic initiatives that connect traditional rails (custody & clearing) with off-rail, blockchain-enabled systems, enabling real-time decisioning, AI-powered automation, and future-ready client experiences. This role is pivotal in realizing a holistic, enterprise-grade investment ecosystem, enabling Citi to lead the market in both innovation and operational excellence.

Requirements

12+ years in financial services technology with leadership in digital assets, emerging tech, or innovation labs
Proven record of leading enterprise-scale platform transformations bridging traditional and digital rails
Deep expertise in: Digital assets, tokenization, and programmable financial systems Blockchain/DLT networks and smart contracts AI/ML integration in investment workflows Cloud-native, API-first, event-driven architectures Enterprise data pipelines, analytics, and real-time decisioning
Experience in cross-platform integration across custody, clearing, portfolio, and advisory systems
Strong understanding of regulatory, compliance, and risk frameworks for digital asset operations
Executive presence with ability to influence C-level stakeholders and cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with DeFi, Web3, CBDCs, and instant settlement rails
Knowledge of tokenized securities, programmable assets, and smart contract frameworks
Prior engagement with fintech ecosystems and industry standards bodies
Experience in AI-native platforms and predictive decisioning in investment operations
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

Enterprise Digital Assets & Emerging Tech Strategy Define and execute Citi Wealth’s vision for digital assets, tokenization, and emerging technology adoption across investment solutions Bridge on-rail (traditional) and off-rail (blockchain/DLT) platforms to create a unified, product-agnostic investment ecosystem Shape AI-enabled, programmable platforms for real-time portfolio, trading, and advisory workflows Establish multi-year, enterprise-level innovation roadmaps aligned with strategic business objectives
Platform & Architecture Leadership Lead design of next-gen investment platforms, ensuring interoperability across custody, clearing, portfolio, and advisory workflows Drive adoption of cloud-native, API-first, event-driven architectures, enabling real-time data, AI-driven decisioning, and automation Ensure emerging technology initiatives integrate seamlessly with enterprise data pipelines and analytics platforms Establish reusable, scalable, and secure infrastructure for digital assets, smart contracts, and tokenized products
AI & Data-Driven Innovation Embed AI/ML-driven insights and automation into digital assets and investment workflows Build model-ready, real-time datasets and feature stores for AI applications Partner with Data & Analytics and Platforms teams to enable intelligent decisioning, predictive analytics, and operational efficiency
Governance, Risk & Compliance Implement enterprise-grade governance and risk frameworks for on-rail and off-rail platforms Collaborate with Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and secure custody of digital assets Define auditability, transparency, and control frameworks for tokenized assets and smart contract execution
Delivery & Execution Lead global teams to incubate, prototype, and scale emerging technology solutions Ensure initiatives are delivered with high-quality engineering practices, SRE principles, and robust observability Align execution to enterprise standards, cross-functional dependencies, and strategic KPIs
Ecosystem & Industry Leadership Represent Citi Wealth in industry consortia, standards bodies, and innovation labs Forge strategic partnerships with fintechs, vendors, and blockchain networks Stay ahead of market trends, regulations, and technological innovations to inform enterprise strategy

Benefits

medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

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