Principal Architect – Corporate Investment Banking

Wells Fargo

. Define and execute the architecture strategy for Corporate & Investment Banking post-trade functions .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $159,000 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJenkinsKubernetesOpenShiftTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the architecture strategy for Corporate & Investment Banking post-trade functions
Align technology investments with business growth, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, resilience, and modernization priorities
Establish target-state architectures across applications, data, integrations, cloud platforms, and emerging technologies
Lead hands-on solution architecture and execution across CIB post-trade operations
Advise business and technology leadership on architecture solutions for investment advisory, brokerage, wealth management, portfolio management, trading, and client servicing platforms
Lead resolution of complex technology challenges across corporate and investment banking products and services
Develop current-state, target-state, and transition architectures for transformation strategies
Translate investment business objectives into scalable engineering solutions
Drive innovative technology solutions improving investor experience and advisor effectiveness
Design and implement AI-driven solutions for advisor workflows, investment research, client communications, compliance monitoring, and operational efficiency
Partner with risk, compliance, legal, and regulatory teams to support SEC, FINRA, and other requirements
Promote architecture standards aligned with enterprise banking and investment technology strategies
Monitor emerging technologies, digital assets, and AI capabilities
Engage strategically with senior leaders across technology, product, operations, risk, compliance, and investment businesses

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of architecture experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
5+ years of technology design and engineering experience supporting investment banking, brokerage, trading, post trade, or financial services platforms
3+ years of workflow automation and process optimization experience
2+ years of experience applying AI and/or generative AI frameworks such as GPT, LangChain, or agentic AI
1 year of experience architecting and implementing conversational AI, intelligent assistants, or agentic solutions
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related discipline
Strong understanding of investment products including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, managed accounts, retirement products, and alternative investments
Experience building enterprise AI platforms utilizing vector databases, knowledge graphs, semantic search, agent frameworks, and intelligent workflow automation
Experience with trading and post trade management platforms
Knowledge of SEC, FINRA, Reg BI, AML, KYC, and investor protection requirements
Experience leading application rationalization, platform modernization, and cloud transformation initiatives
Familiarity with GitHub Enterprise, Jenkins, Terraform, OpenShift, Kubernetes, and similar modern engineering toolchains
Ability to influence across all organizational levels, particularly executive leadership
Strong analytical skills with large and complex financial data environments
Ability to work in office under a hybrid work schedule
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
Parental leave
Critical caregiving leave
Discounts and savings
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships for dependent children
Adoption reimbursement
Incentive opportunities may be available