Full-stack Java Developer for Systematic & Credit Portfolio Trading Tools, Assistant Vice President
- Define trade tooling business requirements directly with traders
- Work collaborative with traders, quants and product dev team to develop trading tools (such as portfolio optimization, P&L analysis, trading recommendations etc.)
- Maintain an ecosystem for rapid application tooling that can support contributions directly from traders in a sustainable manner
- Leverage Python and React to create high quality software that can be delivered and adapted at the pace the business operates
- Collaborate with production support to ensure stability and maintainability of critical trading functions
- Proven experience building applications and tools in Java or similar language
- Experience with containerized deployment Kubernetes/OpenShift, Helm and Docker
- Strong engineering fundamentals - managing complexity and designing for stability and maintainability
- Experience with CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins, Harness, etc.
- Experience analyzing complex data sets and drawing evidence-based conclusions
- Experience using agentic coding agents to accelerate development while maintaining high quality code and comprehensibility of the resulting system
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Prior experience in Credit or capital markets is a plus
- Prior experience in Credit other secondary trading businesses is a plus.
What we’ll provide you
By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:
- 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- A discretional annual performance related bonus
- Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
- Access to an array of learning and development resources
Visit our Global Benefits page to learn more.
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.
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Skills Required
- Proven experience building applications and tools in Java or similar language
- Experience using Python and React to develop applications
- Experience with containerized deployment: Kubernetes/OpenShift, Helm and Docker
- Experience with CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins, Harness, etc.
- Strong engineering fundamentals; designing for stability and maintainability
- Experience analyzing complex data sets and drawing evidence-based conclusions
- Experience using agentic coding agents to accelerate development while maintaining code quality
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Prior experience in Credit or capital markets
Citi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Citi and has not been reviewed or approved by Citi.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits coverage is positioned as comprehensive, including health, dental, and vision insurance plus on-site clinics, prescription drug support, and disability coverage. Family-building support such as fertility assistance is described as a notable differentiator within the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as strong, highlighted by a 401(k) with matching and additional plan options like a Roth 401(k). Financial support is reinforced through discounts and broader financial guidance resources tied to the benefits ecosystem.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support extends beyond insurance through programs like an Employee Assistance Program, counseling/legal resources, and gym or wellness reimbursement. These offerings increase the perceived total rewards value even when cash compensation sentiment varies by role.
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