Citi

Citi

Global financial services including banking, investment

Generative AI Engineer Vice President

Full-TimeDeadline 9/30/26
CA$120.8k - CA$170.8k/yr
Expert
Bachelor's
Mississauga, ON, Canada
Hybrid

Hybrid work arrangement.

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 10 years of experience in the software industry, with a strong emphasis on building enterprise software.
  • At least 6 years of relevant experience developing and implementing scalable and robust API-driven applications and systems.
  • At least 5 years of experience delivering complex Generative AI solutions and services, such as backend services and APIs, into production.
  • Demonstrated experience managing and implementing successful projects of varying sizes and complexities.
  • Understanding of Generative AI systems, AIOps, and application monitoring and evaluation.
  • Experience with software development agents, agile development, continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, software testing, and code reviews.
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies, adjust priorities, influence highly skilled engineering teams, and guide technology decisions.
  • Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal form.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset.
  • A bachelor's degree or university degree, or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex Python-based Generative AI platforms, applications, services, and supporting infrastructure to ensure seamless operation, scalability, and integration across Citi business units.
  • Engage with data science, technical, and business stakeholders to define and design architecture for key use cases, focusing on Python-based solutions for lines of business.
  • Drive the deployment of new Generative AI products and process improvements, working with internal and external partners to design, validate, and deliver commercially beneficial solutions.
  • Own all technology components of major, multiple, and highly complex projects, including enterprise-wide projects.
  • Develop detailed IT work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports, and provide strategic IT direction for managed projects.
  • Set staffing guidelines to meet operational needs and exercise control over resources, budget management, and planning, with accountability for end results.
  • Manage multiple concurrent initiatives and projects of varying sizes and complexity, engaging external vendors and startups for joint initiatives and exploration of new directions involving Python-based technologies.
  • Cultivate a comprehensive understanding of how business, architecture, and infrastructure integrate within Citi's Generative AI ecosystem to achieve strategic goals.
  • Serve as an advisor and coach to mid-level developers and analysts specializing in Python and Generative AI technologies, fostering skill development and effective work allocation.
  • Collaborate with Risk and Control teams to ensure best practices for governance, risk management, standardization, and tooling for Python-based Generative AI systems.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in the financial industry is a significant advantage.

About the company

Citi provides financial services including consumer banking, credit, investment banking, and wealth management to individuals, corporations, and governments. The company operates by earning interest on loans and collecting fees for managing investments, processing trades, and facilitating cross-border transactions through its digital platforms. Unlike many local banks, Citi maintains a physical and digital presence in over 160 countries, allowing it to serve as a single partner for clients with global financial needs. Its goal is to drive growth and profitability for its clients and shareholders while supporting environmental and social sustainability initiatives.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1812

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What believers are saying

  • September 17, 2026 debt demand hit $40 billion for Citi's $12 billion bond sale.
  • July 2026 capital ratios stayed strong, with CET1 at 12.8% and SLR at 6.24%.
  • September 28, 2026 Coinbase partnership expands stablecoin payments for merchants.

What critics are saying

  • Citi is still cutting 20,000 jobs by December 2026, signaling weak execution discipline.
  • Fed and OCC consent orders remain active, blocking full strategic flexibility until regulators approve.
  • Active discrimination and harassment lawsuits expose Citi to brand damage and legal costs.

What makes Citi unique

  • Citi moves $6 trillion daily, giving unmatched payments and settlement infrastructure.
  • Citi Sky, launched April 22, 2026, embeds Google DeepMind AI into wealth advice.
  • Citi Commerce Media, launched September 23, 2026, monetizes transaction data across 70 million customers.

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Company News

Associated Press
Sep 28th, 2026
Citi and Coinbase enable stablecoin-to-fiat conversion for merchants and businesses

Citi and Coinbase have expanded their partnership to bridge traditional banking and digital payments. The collaboration introduces two initiatives: Coinbase Virtual Accounts, which uses Citi's Banking-as-a-Service infrastructure to provide bank-account-like functionality with automatic fiat-to-stablecoin conversion, and merchant stablecoin acceptance through Citi's Spring platform, powered by Coinbase Payments. The solutions allow businesses to operate between traditional and digital finance without building separate infrastructure. Merchants can accept payments from over 150 million stablecoin holders globally, with automatic conversion to fiat. Citi serves as the bank of record for settlements. Launching initially in the United States, the partnership aims to enable interoperability between fiat and digital payments. Citi moves approximately $6 trillion daily and banks 90% of top e-commerce companies and 15 of the world's 20 largest fintechs.

Associated Press
Sep 28th, 2026
Citi explores agentic AI in finance at Hong Kong forum with Mastercard and FTAHK

Citi, Mastercard and the FinTech Association of Hong Kong co-hosted their third annual fintech forum in Hong Kong, focusing on agentic AI in financial services. The event brought together regulators, financial industry leaders and fintech innovators to discuss responsible AI adoption across wealth management, banking and payments. A key highlight was Citi Sky, Citi Wealth's conversational AI platform developed using Google Cloud and Google DeepMind technologies. The platform serves as an always-on digital companion designed to help clients access market insights and engage with wealth advisors. Speakers included representatives from Citi, Mastercard, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Accenture, AlipayHK, Ant International, Google Cloud, Hong Kong Cyberport and NVIDIA. Discussions covered customer engagement, governance, cybersecurity and the future of work in an AI-driven financial landscape.

SYMEX ECONOMICS SA
Sep 24th, 2026
IPID raises $16M to tackle payment fraud expected to reach $331B by 2027

International Payments Identity has raised $16 million in Series A funding led by Foundation Capital, with participation from Citi, HSBC, and existing investors. The payment intelligence firm addresses insufficient payment verification as digital transactions accelerate globally. IPID highlights that information flow lags behind payment system advancements, leaving institutions uncertain about recipients. This verification gap increases fraud vulnerability, with losses projected to reach $331 billion by 2027. The company currently operates bank account verification across more than 50 countries and plans to expand into US payments and digital assets. The funding will strengthen its global network and improve payment decision-making capabilities for financial institutions.

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Business Insider
Sep 23rd, 2026
Citi launches ad unit to monetise 6.5B transactions from 70M customers

Citi is launching an advertising business called Citi Commerce Media, allowing brands to target its 70 million customers based on spending data from 6.5 billion annual transactions across 700 categories. The bank will display ads on its app, website, and external platforms like Facebook. Citi joins a growing field of financial media networks. JPMorgan Chase and PayPal launched similar businesses in 2024, followed by Mastercard and American Express in 2025. EMARKETER forecasts US financial media network ad spending will exceed $1 billion by 2026. A pilot programme with retail and beauty brands showed campaigns produced an average 15% spending lift compared to customers not shown ads. Citi recently agreed to acquire Kard, a commerce media platform, to access merchant networks.