Senior Python Tech Lead — Market Risk Quant Engineer

Senior Python Tech Lead - Market Risk Quant Engineer - Senior Vice President Apply (opens in new window) Job Req Id: 26953171 Location(s): Pune, Maharashtra, India Job Type: Hybrid Posted: Apr. 13, 2026 Discover your future at Citi Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact. Job Overview The senior python market risk engineer is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology Team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities. Responsibilities: Lead integration of functions to meet goals, deploy new products, and enhance processes Analyze complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards to define and develop solutions to high level problems Provide expertise in area of advanced knowledge of applications programming and plan assignments involving large budgets, cross functional project, or multiple projects Develop application methodologies and standards for program analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and implementation Utilize advanced knowledge of supported main system flows and comprehensive knowledge of multiple areas to achieve technology goals Consult with end users to identify system function specifications and incorporate into overall system design Allocate work, and act as an advisor/coach developers, analysts, and new team members Influence and negotiate with senior leaders and communicate with external parties 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. Qualifications: 15+ years of relevant experience Experience in implementing projects Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications Demonstrated Subject Matter Expert (SME) in area(s) of Applications Development Demonstrated knowledge of client core business functions Demonstrated leadership, project management, and development skills Relationship and consensus building skills Education: Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience Master’s degree preferred Highly Experienced Python Professional with great exposure to architecting and building horizontally scalable, highly available, highly resilient and performant applications Extensive development expertise in building efficient software platforms for data computation and processing. Multiple years of experience with developing Quantitative/Calc-intensive solutions with focus on using Python core concepts and advanced computation libraries usage Multiple years of experience interfacing with Risk Managers, Risk Analytics, Senior Quants & FO Teams for smooth IT deliveries Multiple years of experience delivering Stress Testing and Regulatory Risk projects in Market Risk domain Multiple years of experience leading and managing teams of software professionals to drive business and technology value Exposure to Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines Sound understanding & exposure to various Risk Methodologies Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication ranging from own team to senior business executives Experience planning, forecasting and managing technology budgets at team level, including project tracking and governance Demonstrated systems thinking, critical analysis and design thinking skills Ability to work in a globally matrixed environment and partner with virtual teams and external partners Ability to work independently, multi-task, and take ownership of various parts of a project or initiative Ability to work under pressure and manage to tight deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements Proven track record of change management and continuous improvement Highly experienced with Unix based operating systems Strong analytical and logical skills. Hands-on experience in writing SQL queries. Experience with source code management tools such as Bitbucket, Git etc. Experience working with banking domain like pricing, risk etc. is plus CFA/FRM certification is plus. ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Technology ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Applications Development ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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