The Senior Vice President (SVP), Solution Architect - Data &amp; Analytics, will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure data solutions that support the strategic objectives of the banking institution. This role requires a deep understanding of enterprise architecture principles, extensive experience with Big Data technologies, and strong proficiency in data visualization tools like Tableau. The successful candidate will act as a key technical leader, bridging the gap between business requirements and technical implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and industry best practices within the financial sector.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Solution Design &amp; Architecture: Lead the end-to-end architectural design for complex data initiatives, including data warehousing, data lakes, data integration, and analytical platforms, ensuring solutions are scalable, resilient, and performant.</li><li>Big Data Expertise: Design and implement Big Data solutions leveraging technologies such as Hadoop, Spark</li><li>Data Visualization &amp; Reporting: Drive the development of advanced analytical dashboards and reports using Tableau, ensuring data is presented clearly and effectively to support business decision-making. This includes designing data models optimized for Tableau performance.</li><li>Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural standards, coding best practices, and security policies. Mentor and coach junior architects and engineers.</li><li>Stakeholder Management: Collaborate extensively with business stakeholders, product managers, and other IT teams to gather requirements, define technical strategies, and communicate complex architectural concepts in an understandable manner.</li><li>Risk &amp; Compliance: Ensure all data solutions comply with regulatory requirements, data governance policies, and internal security standards inherent to the banking industry.</li><li>Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks in data pipelines and analytical solutions, implementing optimizations to improve efficiency and responsiveness.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Minimum of 12+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5+ years in a senior solution architecture role focused on data and analytics within a large enterprise, preferably in the financial services industry.</li><li>Proven track record of designing and delivering large-scale, complex data solutions from concept to production.</li><li>Extensive hands-on experience with Big Data technologies and Oracle  (e.g., Hadoop ecosystem, Spark, Kafka, Hive, Impala, PL/SQL, SQL with latest Oracle version).</li><li>Expert-level proficiency in Tableau for data visualization, dashboard design, and performance tuning.</li><li>Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL) and data modeling techniques.</li><li>Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their respective data services is a plus.</li><li>Familiarity with data governance, data quality, and master data management (MDM/CDGP) principles.</li></ul>Skills:<ul><li>Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen ability to translate complex business needs into technical solutions.</li><li>Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, capable of influencing and guiding cross-functional teams.</li><li>Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.</li><li>Deep understanding of enterprise security best practices and their application to data solutions.</li><li>Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Tableau Certified Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Cloudera Certified Professional) are a plus.</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field</li><li>Master’s degree preferred</li></ul>Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.  (Citi will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization for this position). Position is based in Tampa, FL or Irving, TX. Candidate must be located within commuting distance or be willing to relocate to the area------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Technology------------------------------------------------------Job Family:Applications Development------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Primary Location:Tampa Florida United States------------------------------------------------------Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$141,440.00 - $212,160.00 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 &amp; 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.------------------------------------------------------Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------Anticipated Posting Close Date:Nov 29, 2025------------------------------------------------------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. 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 <a href="https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm" target="_blank">Accessibility at Citi</a>. 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