The Architecture Sr Lead Analyst is a strategic professional responsible for providing architectural vision for IT systems, ensuring alignment with enterprise blueprints. This role requires excellent communication and diplomacy skills to influence and guide colleagues and external customers. The analyst will manage staff and resource allocation while developing enterprise-level architecture strategies. The position impacts the technology function through contributions to technical direction and strategic decisions.

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially a Master's degree
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Management and prioritization skills
• Ability to develop working relationships
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
• Self-starter with the ability to take the initiative and master new tasks quickly
• Methodical with attention to detail
• Skills in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Data, Data Engineering, Spark, and exposure to AI

• Provides architectural vision for all IT systems, ensuring that architecture conforms to enterprise blueprints.
• Develops architecture, strategy, planning, and problem-solving solutions on an enterprise level.
• Interfaces across several channels, acting as a visionary to proactively assist in defining direction for future projects.
• Maintains continuous awareness of business, technical, and infrastructure issues and acts as a sounding board or consultant to aid in the development of creative solutions.
• May be accountable for end-to-end results including budgeting, policy formulation, and providing future state technology strategies.
• Interfaces with vendors to assess their technology and guide their product roadmap based on Citi requirements.
• Exhibits in-depth knowledge of how own specialism contributes to the business and understands the commercial environment.
• Provides thought leadership in subjects that are key to the business.
• Uses developed communication skills to negotiate, often at higher levels.
• Appropriately assesses risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and compliance with applicable laws.

• Citi offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.