Key Management Engineering Lead (SVP) in Belfast

The Key Management Engineering Lead is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of the Key Management Engineering team in an effort to drive a variety of engineering activities including the design, acquisition and deployment of hardware, software and network infrastructure in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead efforts to ensure quality standards are being met within existing and planned framework as well as delivering global key management solutions for the company.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the goals of Data Security Engineering department are delivered.
• Oversee O&T spending to ensure the firm's finances are budgeted and spent according to the Chief Technology officer’s (CTO) technology strategies.
• Manage overall execution of IT strategy and roadmap for Key Management Systems.
• Lead operational readiness and conformance to global standards for ongoing operation and support.
• Utilize an in-depth understanding of how engineering integrates within technology and commercial awareness.
• Responsible for training and coaching team members, performance management activities, monitoring quantity and quality of work, and addressing development needs for assigned personnel.
• Make evaluative judgment based on analysing information in complicated or unique situations; utilizing multiple sources of information.
• Impact engineering through overseeing planning, finances / budget, end results and policy setting.
• Negotiate with senior leaders across functions and with external parties, as required.
• 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 behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications

• Enhanced experience on cryptographic key management (manual and automated).
• Familiar with cryptographic interfaces and formats like PKCS.
• Experience with cryptographic products (e.g. Hardware Security Modules or Key Management solutions like Fortanix).
• Familiar with common scripting and programming languages.
• Experience with key management systems used by major cloud providers.
• Significant number of years of relevant experience in an Engineering role with commensurate experience in people management.
• Experience working in Financial Services or a large complex and/or global environment.
• Experience with enterprise-wide projects.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Comprehensive knowledge of design metrics, analytics tools, benchmarking activities and related reporting to identify best practices.
• Demonstrated analytic/diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and partner with virtual teams.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, 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 operational process change and improvement.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.

What we can offer you

• 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.

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.