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With over 100 years of history and currently serving over one million clients in Hong Kong, Citi’s strengths lie in its truly diversified business model. Institutional Clients Group offers a broad spectrum of services including capital markets origination and distribution, trading and hedging of rates and currencies, financial advisory expertise in M&A and transaction services. Global Consumer Banking offers retail clients with a full range of world-class financial products and services, including wealth management and investment, protection, credit cards, and secured lending. Citi Private Bank offers bespoke wealth management services to a prestigious group of high net worth individuals and families.
The Senior Vice President, Data Analytics Lead is a senior leadership role within Prime Services Technology, responsible for managing and directing the data analytics platform, data gathering, tooling, and driving the overall data strategy for the Prime Services Data team. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of financial data related to global markets and the ability to extract actionable business intelligence from it.
Prime Services Technology provides business solutions to Prime Brokerage, Equity Finance, Delta One, Futures Execution and Clearing, and OTC Clearing businesses. The Data Analytics Lead will be responsible for data analytics, data sourcing, distribution, and data quality within Prime Services and working with other Markets teams that need data from Prime. This hands-on leader will manage a small team of data analysts and developers providing technical direction while remaining deeply embedded in day-to-day engineering work.
The ideal candidate will be a strong hands-on engineer with deep expertise in Python and Java, combined with comprehensive business knowledge of financial data across the trade lifecycle — including orders, executions, trade processing, and position management. This role requires someone who can seamlessly move between writing production-quality code, gathering requirements from business stakeholders and quantitative analysts, and leading a small team to deliver high-impact analytics solutions. As part of a global team spanning the US and UK, the candidate will also be responsible for overseeing production processes and batch jobs that run during Asia morning hours, ensuring operational stability and providing timely support.
Excellent communication skills are required to work closely with business leaders, quantitative analysts, and technology teams across Markets Technology and ICG Technology to ensure solutions meet business needs and align with the firm's strategic direction.
Key Responsibilities
Hands-On Engineering & Development
Design, develop, and maintain data analytics pipelines and platforms using Python and Java
Build and optimize data sourcing integrations to ingest data from multiple platforms within Prime Services and Markets Technology
Develop analytics tools and dashboards that enable business users and quantitative analysts to derive insights from financial data
Write production-quality, well-tested, and maintainable code; participate in code reviews and enforce engineering best practices
Architect scalable data solutions for processing large volumes of orders, executions, trades, and position data
Implement and maintain batch processing jobs and automated workflows for data transformation and distribution
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the data platform stack
Leadership & Team Management
Manage and lead a small team of developers and data analysts, providing hands-on technical guidance and mentorship
Be the escalation point for the local business and production support teams
Provide technical direction, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for team members
Foster a culture of engineering excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Oversee resource allocation, task prioritization, and team performance management
Maintain high standards of code quality, testing, and operational reliability across the team
Production Support & Global Operations
Oversee and support production processes and batch jobs that run during Asia morning hours , ensuring timely execution and issue resolution
Coordinate with the global team across US and UK to ensure seamless handoffs and 24-hour operational coverage
Establish and maintain monitoring, alerting, and incident response procedures for critical data pipelines
Drive root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes for production issues
Ensure operational resilience and business continuity for data-critical processes
Business Partnership & Requirements Gathering
Work closely with key business SMEs and Quantitative Analysts to develop an in-depth understanding of their critical data and analytics needs
Gather and translate complex business requirements into technical specifications and actionable engineering solutions
Consult with business clients across Prime Brokerage, Equity Finance, Delta One, Futures Execution and Clearing, and OTC Clearing to identify data analytics requirements
Recognize patterns of data needs across multiple business requirements and determine how to address them through efficient, reusable solutions
Partner with other Markets teams that need data from Prime Services to ensure seamless data sharing and collaboration
Guide the implementation of data visualization tools and platforms for analytics and reporting
Data Sourcing & Quality
Lead data sourcing efforts to integrate data from multiple platforms within Prime Services and Markets Technology
Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across all analytics outputs
Establish and monitor data quality rules, validation frameworks, and remediation processes
Oversee metadata management and data lineage documentation for analytics pipelines
Drive compliance with enterprise data standards and regulatory requirements
Required Qualifications
Experience
12+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or data analytics within Banking or Financial Services
Strong hands-on engineering background with proven ability to design, build, and maintain production-grade data systems
Proven track record of managing small technical teams while remaining a significant individual contributor
Deep business knowledge of financial data , particularly in Markets business — including orders, executions, trade processing, position management, and related trade lifecycle data. Prime Services / Prime Brokerage background strongly preferred
Experience working with quantitative analysts and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
Experience supporting global production environments, including off-hours batch processing and operational support
Experience working at senior levels with executive stakeholders and business leaders
Technical Skills
Programming Languages: Strong hands-on proficiency in Python and Java for building data pipelines, analytics tools, and production applications
Data Integration: Extensive knowledge of data ingestion and distribution frameworks, both enterprise and open-source
Financial Data Domain: Deep understanding of markets financial data — orders, executions, trade processing, position management, P&L, risk, and reference data
Distributed Systems: Experience with distributed messaging systems such as Kafka and distributed caching services such as Gemfire/Redis
Database Technologies: Proficient in SQL and various database management systems (relational and NoSQL)
Batch Processing: Experience designing and managing batch jobs, schedulers, and workflow orchestration tools
Data Quality: Expertise in data quality frameworks, validation techniques, and remediation strategies
DevOps & CI/CD: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and deployment automation
Data Platform Architecture: Experience building and maintaining data lakes, data warehouses, and analytics platforms (on-premises and cloud) is preferred
Data Visualization: Experience implementing data visualization tools and platforms for analytics and reporting is a plus
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to executive audiences
Strong ability to work with quantitative analysts and business SMEs to understand complex data requirements
Demonstrated ability to interact and work effectively with diverse, globally distributed teams
Ability to work under pressure, facilitate discussions, and conduct group meetings
Strong diplomacy skills required to exchange complex information across business and technology stakeholders
Education
Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related quantitative field
Master's degree or advanced certifications in relevant fields preferred
This position falls under the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme, a standardised reference-checking arrangement that is designed to support the integrity of authorized institutions regulated by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. The MRC Scheme requires an in-scope institution intending to hire an individual for certain relevant positions to conduct a mandatory reference check on that individual, by requesting information about them from each relevant former and current employer. By applying for this role, you acknowledge that your reference may be shared with other participating banks in accordance with the scheme’s principles.For further details, please refer to the public website of HKAB
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi today
Full-time
With over 100 years of history and currently serving over one million clients in Hong Kong, Citi’s strengths lie in its truly diversified business model. Institutional Clients Group offers a broad spectrum of services including capital markets origination and distribution, trading and hedging of rates and currencies, financial advisory expertise in M&A and transaction services. Global Consumer Banking offers retail clients with a full range of world-class financial products and services, including wealth management and investment, protection, credit cards, and secured lending. Citi Private Bank offers bespoke wealth management services to a prestigious group of high net worth individuals and families.
The Senior Vice President, Data Analytics Lead is a senior leadership role within Prime Services Technology, responsible for managing and directing the data analytics platform, data gathering, tooling, and driving the overall data strategy for the Prime Services Data team. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of financial data related to global markets and the ability to extract actionable business intelligence from it.
Prime Services Technology provides business solutions to Prime Brokerage, Equity Finance, Delta One, Futures Execution and Clearing, and OTC Clearing businesses. The Data Analytics Lead will be responsible for data analytics, data sourcing, distribution, and data quality within Prime Services and working with other Markets teams that need data from Prime. This hands-on leader will manage a small team of data analysts and developers providing technical direction while remaining deeply embedded in day-to-day engineering work.
The ideal candidate will be a strong hands-on engineer with deep expertise in Python and Java, combined with comprehensive business knowledge of financial data across the trade lifecycle — including orders, executions, trade processing, and position management. This role requires someone who can seamlessly move between writing production-quality code, gathering requirements from business stakeholders and quantitative analysts, and leading a small team to deliver high-impact analytics solutions. As part of a global team spanning the US and UK, the candidate will also be responsible for overseeing production processes and batch jobs that run during Asia morning hours, ensuring operational stability and providing timely support.
Excellent communication skills are required to work closely with business leaders, quantitative analysts, and technology teams across Markets Technology and ICG Technology to ensure solutions meet business needs and align with the firm's strategic direction.
Key Responsibilities
Hands-On Engineering & Development
Design, develop, and maintain data analytics pipelines and platforms using Python and Java
Build and optimize data sourcing integrations to ingest data from multiple platforms within Prime Services and Markets Technology
Develop analytics tools and dashboards that enable business users and quantitative analysts to derive insights from financial data
Write production-quality, well-tested, and maintainable code; participate in code reviews and enforce engineering best practices
Architect scalable data solutions for processing large volumes of orders, executions, trades, and position data
Implement and maintain batch processing jobs and automated workflows for data transformation and distribution
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the data platform stack
Leadership & Team Management
Manage and lead a small team of developers and data analysts, providing hands-on technical guidance and mentorship
Be the escalation point for the local business and production support teams
Provide technical direction, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for team members
Foster a culture of engineering excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Oversee resource allocation, task prioritization, and team performance management
Maintain high standards of code quality, testing, and operational reliability across the team
Production Support & Global Operations
Oversee and support production processes and batch jobs that run during Asia morning hours , ensuring timely execution and issue resolution
Coordinate with the global team across US and UK to ensure seamless handoffs and 24-hour operational coverage
Establish and maintain monitoring, alerting, and incident response procedures for critical data pipelines
Drive root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes for production issues
Ensure operational resilience and business continuity for data-critical processes
Business Partnership & Requirements Gathering
Work closely with key business SMEs and Quantitative Analysts to develop an in-depth understanding of their critical data and analytics needs
Gather and translate complex business requirements into technical specifications and actionable engineering solutions
Consult with business clients across Prime Brokerage, Equity Finance, Delta One, Futures Execution and Clearing, and OTC Clearing to identify data analytics requirements
Recognize patterns of data needs across multiple business requirements and determine how to address them through efficient, reusable solutions
Partner with other Markets teams that need data from Prime Services to ensure seamless data sharing and collaboration
Guide the implementation of data visualization tools and platforms for analytics and reporting
Data Sourcing & Quality
Lead data sourcing efforts to integrate data from multiple platforms within Prime Services and Markets Technology
Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across all analytics outputs
Establish and monitor data quality rules, validation frameworks, and remediation processes
Oversee metadata management and data lineage documentation for analytics pipelines
Drive compliance with enterprise data standards and regulatory requirements
Required Qualifications
Experience
12+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or data analytics within Banking or Financial Services
Strong hands-on engineering background with proven ability to design, build, and maintain production-grade data systems
Proven track record of managing small technical teams while remaining a significant individual contributor
Deep business knowledge of financial data , particularly in Markets business — including orders, executions, trade processing, position management, and related trade lifecycle data. Prime Services / Prime Brokerage background strongly preferred
Experience working with quantitative analysts and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
Experience supporting global production environments, including off-hours batch processing and operational support
Experience working at senior levels with executive stakeholders and business leaders
Technical Skills
Programming Languages: Strong hands-on proficiency in Python and Java for building data pipelines, analytics tools, and production applications
Data Integration: Extensive knowledge of data ingestion and distribution frameworks, both enterprise and open-source
Financial Data Domain: Deep understanding of markets financial data — orders, executions, trade processing, position management, P&L, risk, and reference data
Distributed Systems: Experience with distributed messaging systems such as Kafka and distributed caching services such as Gemfire/Redis
Database Technologies: Proficient in SQL and various database management systems (relational and NoSQL)
Batch Processing: Experience designing and managing batch jobs, schedulers, and workflow orchestration tools
Data Quality: Expertise in data quality frameworks, validation techniques, and remediation strategies
DevOps & CI/CD: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and deployment automation
Data Platform Architecture: Experience building and maintaining data lakes, data warehouses, and analytics platforms (on-premises and cloud) is preferred
Data Visualization: Experience implementing data visualization tools and platforms for analytics and reporting is a plus
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to executive audiences
Strong ability to work with quantitative analysts and business SMEs to understand complex data requirements
Demonstrated ability to interact and work effectively with diverse, globally distributed teams
Ability to work under pressure, facilitate discussions, and conduct group meetings
Strong diplomacy skills required to exchange complex information across business and technology stakeholders
Education
Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related quantitative field
Master's degree or advanced certifications in relevant fields preferred
This position falls under the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme, a standardised reference-checking arrangement that is designed to support the integrity of authorized institutions regulated by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. The MRC Scheme requires an in-scope institution intending to hire an individual for certain relevant positions to conduct a mandatory reference check on that individual, by requesting information about them from each relevant former and current employer. By applying for this role, you acknowledge that your reference may be shared with other participating banks in accordance with the scheme’s principles.For further details, please refer to the public website of HKAB
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi today
Full-time
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