Citi's Investor Services Technology group is seeking a strategic and technically accomplished Services Pricing Studio Technology Lead the design and delivery of a transformational pricing platform that powers how Citi prices, structures, and wins Investor Services mandates globally.
The Pricing Studio will serve as the definitive tool for Sales, Product, and Finance teams — enabling dynamic fee modelling, scenario analysis, competitive benchmarking, and deal approval workflows. You will lead a focused engineering team and work in close partnership with Investor Services business leadership, Finance, and Data teams to build a platform that directly influences Citi's revenue growth and competitive positioning.
This role demands a rare combination of pricing domain expertise, data engineering depth, AI driven engineering acceleration and the ability to translate complex commercial logic into elegant, scalable software.
Responsibilities:
Pricing Studio Platform
Design and deliver the Pricing Studio as a unified, self-service platform for fee modelling, deal structuring, and pricing approval — supporting all Investor Services products including Fund Admin, Custody, and Securities Finance.
Dynamic Pricing Engine
Architect a configurable, rules-driven pricing engine capable of modelling complex fee structures, volume discounts, bundled pricing, and multi-product deal economics — with real-time scenario comparison and profitability analysis.
Deal Approval Workflow
Implement structured deal approval and governance workflows — integrating pricing decisions with Finance sign-off, risk thresholds, and regulatory guardrails to ensure every deal is commercially sound and compliant.
Stakeholder Partnership
Act as the primary technology partner for Sales, Product, Finance, and senior business leadership — translating commercial pricing requirements into platform capabilities and ensuring the Studio drives measurable revenue impact.
AI-Powered Pricing
Embed ML-driven pricing recommendations, demand forecasting, and churn risk signals into the Studio — enabling proactive, data-driven pricing decisions that optimize both client retention and revenue growth.
Risk Assessment: Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Experience:
10+ years in technology leadership, with significant experience in pricing, revenue management, or financial analytics platforms
5+ years leading engineering teams building commercial or pricing tools in financial services
Demonstrated success delivering self-service analytics or decision-support platforms for business users
Technical:
Hands-on expertise in application engineering, proficiency in Java, AI tools driven Development.
Experience building UI/UX, Data intensive, configurable rules engines and workflow orchestration systems
Core technologies: Java Springboot, React, Kafka, CI/CD, Oracle
Leadership:
Ability to partner effectively with Sales, Finance, and Product leadership on commercially sensitive initiatives
Strong analytical mindset — comfortable working with pricing economics, P&L modelling, and revenue metrics
Experience leading small, high-impact engineering teams with a product-oriented delivery culture
Domain:
Understanding of Investor Services fee structures: AUM-based, transaction-based, bundled, and performance fees
Familiarity with RFP/RFI processes and how pricing decisions are made in institutional sales cycles
Knowledge of profitability analysis, cost-to-serve modelling, and revenue attribution in financial services
Education:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or Information Technology
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Job Family Group: Technology------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:Applications Development------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location:Jersey City New Jersey United States------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$176,720.00 - $265,080.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:Jul 15, 2026------------------------------------------------------
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Skills Required
- 10+ years in technology leadership with experience in pricing, revenue management, or financial analytics platforms
- 5+ years leading engineering teams building commercial or pricing tools in financial services
- Proven success delivering self-service analytics or decision-support platforms for business users
- Hands-on expertise in application engineering, analytical databases, and BI/visualization platforms
- Experience building UI/UX, data-intensive configurable rules engines, and workflow orchestration systems
- Proficiency in Java, AI tools driven development, SQL, and modern data stack
- Familiarity with ML model deployment for pricing optimization and demand forecasting
- Experience with core technologies: Java Springboot, React, Kafka, CI/CD, Oracle
- Ability to partner with Sales, Finance, and Product leadership and strong analytical/P&L modeling skills
- Understanding of Investor Services fee structures and RFP/RFI pricing processes
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or Information Technology
Citi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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