Architecture Strategy & Transformation - Director

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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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Architecture

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Irving Texas United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$170,000.00 - $300,000.00

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:

May 14, 2026

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