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Applications Development Senior Group Manager - Algorithmic Trading Lead

Job Req Id:
26957993
Location(s):
Kowloon, Kowloon City, Hong Kong SAR
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Apr. 24, 2026

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Job Overview

Citi's Equities Technology organization is seeking ahands-onSeniorEngineering Leaderto join theEquitiesElectronicExecution(Electronic Trading)technology team, focusing on the design and delivery of Citi’s next-gen algorithmic trading platform

This is a strategic, high-impact role where you will define the technology that powers our electronic trading business, directly influencing our competitive edge in the market.

The senior technologist in this role willbe responsible fordefiningtechnology architecture,drivingglobal implementationandadherence toperformance &latency targetswhilemaintaininghigh standardson code quality andSDLC processes. This role willrequirehands-on coding and designonthe algo platformalong with managing a team of high-performance algorithmic trading engineers.

This role will require close collaboration with the trading desks,productdevelopment,and quantitative research onplatform designas well asimplementationandoptimization of trading strategies. Prior experience inAlgorithmic Trading /Market Making / Quantitative Trading is necessary along with knowledge of market microstructure and regulatory regimes acrossregionalmarkets.

Responsibilities

  • Core Development:Designanddevelopmentof Citi’s next gen algorithmic trading platforms.

  • Product Collaboration:Partner with traders, quant researchers, and clients to understand their needs and translate them into product features and enhancements.

  • Testing:Continuously improve andmaintainautomationtesting frameworks, development tools, and environments to ensure platform reliability and performance at scale.

  • AI-Powered SDLC:Leverage Citi's suite of AI-powered development tools throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to enhance productivity, code quality, and innovation.

  • Agile & CI/CD:ImplementAgile development practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) processes with a focus on shift-left testing and accelerated release cycles.

  • Platform Support & Enhancement:Build andmaintaincommon solutions for trading platform monitoring, trade reconciliation, application recovery, and other essential support functions.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 15years of experience with strong technical knowledge andexpertisein LowLatencyJava,C++or Rust.

  • PriorexperienceindevelopingAlgorithmictradingplatformsor equivalentin a global financial institution.

  • Strong understanding ofautomated testing techniquesand quality engineering practices.

  • Strongunderstanding ofAgile methodologiesandContinuous Integrationprocesses.

  • Expertiseinlow-latency system design, including performance optimization, concurrency, and high-throughput architecture.

  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.

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

  • Knowledge of regional exchange microstructure and regulatory regimes.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree / University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

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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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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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