Deputy Fusion Center Head, Director

Posted Date

10/13/2025

Description

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.

As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients' best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.

Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We'll enable growth and progress together.

About Our Team:

The Chief Information Security Office (CISO) is home to deeply talented colleagues that work to ensure the safety of Citi's clients', our revenue, our employees and our proprietary data. We manage information security as one end-to end program – one with a clear mandate and accountability. Our mission is a program that is fully anchored to modern control and architectural frameworks, is fully aligned with the enterprise architecture of the firm and is deeply integrated into the sectors and functions.

Job Summary:

Citigroup seeks an experienced, pro-active, and innovative Deputy Cyber Fusion Center Head to support the Global Head of Cyber Fusion in driving the evolution of our cyber fusion model. This role will contribute to protecting the firm, its customers, and partners from sophisticated global cyber threats. The Deputy will assist in leading operational excellence, fostering customer focus, and supporting large-scale cyber and digital transformations.

The Deputy Fusion Center Head will assist and, in some cases, directly manage and optimize key Cyber Fusion operational capabilities under the guidance of the Global Head of Cyber Fusion, including:

• Cyber Fusion Operations:
• Contribute to and manage aspects of Cyber Incident Response and Crisis Management.
• Support Third-party incident response and management processes.
• Assist in Critical Vulnerability response initiatives.
• Participate in and lead specific Cyber Exercises Program activities.
• Contribute to Cyber Threat Intelligence efforts and analysis.
• Support Cyber Data Analytics and reporting.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Cyber Fusion risk mitigation programs.
• Strategic Support: Pro-actively support the Global Head in evolving the Cyber Fusion function, contributing to the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy aligned with Citigroup's business enablement & efficiency objectives and security posture. Help foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Transformation and Innovation: Assist in driving large-scale cyber transformations, leveraging industry best practices and emerging technologies to enhance the firmwide security posture. Support the adoption of innovative solutions to address evolving threats.
• Collaboration and Alignment: Communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders, providing updates on cyber events and incidents, threat landscape, and Cyber Fusion performance as directed.

• Experience: 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity and financial services, with demonstrated leadership experience within security operations or similar functions.
• Track Record: Proven track record of contributing to and managing security operations and supporting transformative change.
• Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of the cyber threat landscape, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies. Expertise in aspects of security operations, incident response, threat intelligence, and cyber fusion models.
• Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills.
• Work Environment: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Leadership & Strategic Vision:
• Cybersecurity Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cybersecurity teams, manage projects, and contribute to strategic direction under pressure.
• Strategic Thinking: Capacity to assist in developing and implementing comprehensive Cyber Fusion strategy aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Transformation & Innovation: Experience supporting large-scale cyber and digital transformations, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Communication: Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including presenting to various stakeholders on cybersecurity incidents and emerging threats.
• Mentorship & Talent Development: Ability to mentor, coach, and develop cybersecurity talent within assigned teams or initiatives.
• Cyber Fusion Expertise:
• Cyber Fusion Model Implementation: Understanding of and experience supporting cyber fusion models, integrating threat intelligence, security operations, and incident response.
• Incident Response & Crisis Leadership: Experience supporting complex incident response and crisis management activities, demonstrating decisive decision-making and effective communication in high-stakes situations. This includes experience with third-party incident management and critical vulnerability response.
• Threat Intelligence & Analytics: Strong understanding of cyber threat intelligence principles and practices, including experience with threat intelligence platforms and cyber data analytics.
• Security Operations: Expertise in security operations methodologies, technologies, and best practices, including experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and other leading security tools.
• Insider Threat & Compliance: Knowledge of insider threat programs and global compliance monitoring frameworks.
• Technical Acumen & Innovation:
• Emerging Technologies: Familiarity with emerging security technologies, including ML/AI-driven security solutions, and the ability to evaluate and implement innovative solutions.
• Cloud Security: Experience with cloud security best practices and technologies.
• Digital Transformation: Understanding of digital transformation principles and how they impact cybersecurity strategy and operations.
• Collaboration & Partnership:
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including technology teams, business functions, and management.
• External Partnerships: Experience supporting relationships with external partners, including industry peers, vendors, and government agencies.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Technology Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Tampa Florida United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$170, $300,000.00

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 Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Oct 18, 2025

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Salary

170, ,000.00 Annual

Type

Full-time