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Citi

GenAI Integration Architect, VP

Citi, Irving, Texas, United States, 75084

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Overview Of The Role Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

Position Overview The GenAI Integration Architect will serve as the technical leader for GenAI adoption across all CISO domains, responsible for designing and overseeing the integration of GenAI capabilities into existing cybersecurity workflows, tools, and processes. This role bridges the gap between GenAI product development and enterprise‑scale deployment, ensuring that GenAI tools deliver measurable business value while maintaining security, compliance, and operational excellence. It is a high‑impact role reporting to the Head of GenAI & Emerging Technology Security, working closely with CISO domain leaders, product teams, and technology partners to accelerate the organization’s GenAI transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Technical Leadership (40%)

Design enterprise integration architecture for GenAI products across all CISO domains

Define technical integration standards, patterns, and best practices for GenAI adoption

Provide strategic technical guidance to domain leaders on GenAI implementation approaches

Lead architectural reviews and technology selection for GenAI enablement initiatives

Develop long‑term technical roadmap for GenAI integration across the CISO organization

Integration Design & Implementation (30%)

Design integration solutions between GenAI tools and existing CISO systems (SOC platforms, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, compliance tools)

Lead resolution of complex technical integration challenges and architectural decisions

Define data integration patterns and API strategies for GenAI tool adoption

Ensure solutions meet enterprise security, compliance, and governance requirements

Partner with Cybersecurity Technology and Platform Operations teams on technical implementations

Enablement & Technical Leadership (20%)

Provide technical mentorship and guidance to GenAI Enablement Engineers and domain‑embedded specialists

Establish technical enablement frameworks and methodologies for CISO‑wide adoption

Build technical capabilities within embedded domain teams through coaching and knowledge transfer

Define success criteria and technical performance metrics for enablement initiatives

Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to ensure solutions meet adoption needs

Cross‑Domain Collaboration (10%)

Partner with CISO domain leaders (Cybersecurity Operations, BFT CISO, Governance, Engineering & Architecture, etc.) to understand integration requirements

Collaborate with GenAI Architecture & Advisory team on security and governance frameworks

Work with GenAI Products team to inform roadmap with integration feedback

Engage with enterprise technology partners and vendors on integration capabilities

Represent CISO in enterprise AI/ML technical forums and working groups

Required Qualifications

Technical Expertise

7‑10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, system integration, or technical leadership roles

Strong understanding of API architectures, microservices, data integration patterns, and cloud platforms

Experience designing and implementing enterprise‑scale integrations across complex technology landscapes

Knowledge of security tools and platforms (SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, etc.)

Hands‑on experience with GenAI technologies and frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI API, Anthropic Claude API, Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, or similar)

Understanding of LLM concepts: prompt engineering, RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation), embeddings, vector databases, agent frameworks

Proficiency in modern development practices, CI/CD, and automation frameworks

Leadership & Business Skills

Proven track record of leading technical teams and driving enterprise‑wide technology adoption

Executive communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders

Strong stakeholder management across multiple organizational domains and levels

Experience driving change management and adoption of new technologies at scale

Strategic thinking with ability to balance innovation with operational pragmatism

Financial Services & Domain Knowledge

Understanding of financial services regulatory and compliance requirements

Experience working in highly regulated environments with strong governance and risk management

Knowledge of cybersecurity operations, processes, and workflows

Familiarity with CISO organizational structures and security domain functions

Track record of delivering measurable business value and efficiency gains

Preferred Qualifications

GenAI frameworks experience: LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar orchestration frameworks

Vector database experience: pgvector, Pinecone, Weaviate, Chroma, FAISS, or similar for RAG implementations

LLM API integration: OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI

Agent frameworks: AutoGen, CrewAI, LangGraph, or custom agentic workflows

Background in cybersecurity engineering, security architecture, or SOC operations

Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and security tooling

Certifications: CISSP, TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent

Previous experience in technical enablement, platform engineering, or developer advocacy roles

Why This Role Matters This role is critical to Citi's GenAI transformation strategy within cybersecurity. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the future of cybersecurity at one of the world's largest financial institutions, working with cutting‑edge GenAI technologies while delivering tangible business impact.

Job Family Group Technology

Job Family Information Security

Time Type Full time

Primary Location Irving, Texas, United States

Salary $125,760.00 – $188,640.00

Benefits 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.

Anticipated Posting Close Date October 22, 2025

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity, review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

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