
GenAI Tech Lead - Innovation Labs
- Job Req Id:
- 25885061
- Location(s):
- Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Job Type:
- On-Site/Resident
- Posted:
- Aug. 28, 2025
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Job Overview
Citi Innovation Labs is a global network of innovation centers focused on delivering cutting edge solutions to all of Citi’s lines of business.
Our Mission is to create a competitive advantage for our clients, manifested as change in the way they operate, by providing innovative technological solutions with strong client engagement, from idea to production, and by leveraging the entrepreneurial spirit and technological excellence fostered in the Innovation Labs.
Our Labs Network is a global organization that spans across New York, London, Tel Aviv and various other locations globally. We focus on delivering innovative products using cutting-edge technologies in highly complex architectures and with the highest delivery standards. The Innovation Labs team perform research and implementation in many advanced domains spanning across AI, Machine learning, NLP, Analytics, Blockchain/Distributed Ledger Technology and many more.
We'relooking forahighly skilled and experienced GenAI expert to lead the design and roadmap of Generative AI platform solutions at the Citi Innovation Lab. The ideal candidate is passionate about AI and Generative AI, has an excellent track record in high scale engineering products and hands-on experience in developing AI and GenAI solutions whether in professional or personal projects.In this role, you'll be a key player in driving innovative projects throughout the bank using AI and specifically generative AI.
Responsibilities:
Lead research and developmentactivities with the goal of finding innovative solutions with substantial impact potential for the business units across Citi
Lead design and architecture for a broad range of AI infrastructure tools and technologies
Work with internal and external partners to design, validate and deliver solutions with a commercial benefit for Citi
Manage multiple concurrent initiatives and projects of varying sizes & complexity
Engage with technical and business stakeholders to define and design overall architecture for key use-cases across our TTS, Markets, Securities Services and Banking Business Lines
Partner with Citi’s AI Centre of Excellence to ensure best practice is followed from the perspectives of good governance, risk management, standardization, and tooling
Qualifications:
Academic degree in Computer Sciences or equivalent.
At least 7 years of experience in the software industry
At least 3 years of proven experience as a tech lead or an architect of large unit
At least 2 years of hands-on experience working on GenAIprojects, personal or professional (preferred) projects. Background in data science or working on data science centric projects is an advantage
Strong and diverse technical background. Ability to quickly learn and understand new technologies, influence highly skilled engineering teams and overall have a personal impact on technology decisions and vision
Vast experience with cloud architectures
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python
Excellent communication skills
Leadership and organizational abilities
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strategic thinker
Experience in the financial industry – major advantage
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