BPM Architect (Appian / Banking)
Location Chicago, US
Years of Experience 10-15 Years
Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled BPM Architect with extensive experience in banking and financial services to design and deliver innovative BPM/Appian solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in solution architecture, process automation, and end-to-end workflow design, with a focus on scalability, security, and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver BPM/Appian solutions for banking workflows including trades, servicing, and lifecycle management.
- Define end-to-end process architecture and integrations across enterprise systems.
- Evaluate current processes, identify inefficiencies, and drive platform-level improvements.
- Collaborate with business and technology teams to deliver scalable, compliant solutions.
- Lead architecture decisions, ensure governance alignment, and guide delivery teams.
Mandatory Skills
- 8-10 years of Solution Architecture experience in banking or financial services.
- Strong experience with BPM platforms, preferably Appian, and process automation.
- Experience designing end-to-end workflows across multiple systems including orchestration, approvals, and lifecycle management.
- Strong background in architecture and scalable platform design, including security, integration, data, and cloud.
- Experience with API-led integrations, distributed systems, and multi-system environments.
- Knowledge of wealth, investment banking, or digital banking workflows.
Preferred Skills
- Deep Appian expertise or certifications.
- Experience with Tier 1 banks or large-scale transformation programs.
- Experience in modernizing legacy platforms and workflows.
- Exposure to process optimization, workflow analytics, or SLA/KPI tracking.
- Experience with document workflows including eSign, approvals, and audit trails.
- Familiarity with cloud and on-prem hybrid architectures.
This position is critical for driving our BPM strategy and ensuring the successful delivery of banking solutions. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for process improvement and technology, we encourage you to apply.