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.