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WF

Principal Architect – Corporate Investment Banking

WF

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

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeCharlotte • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $159,000 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive experience in architecture strategy and technology design for Corporate & Investment Banking, with a strong focus on AI-driven solutions, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to translate business objectives into scalable engineering solutions while leading complex technology challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Architecture StrategyAI-Driven SolutionsInvestment Banking Technology DesignRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeWorkflow Automation

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Hard Skills
Architecture ExperienceTechnology DesignAI FrameworksConversational AIApplication RationalizationPlatform ModernizationCloud TransformationFinancial Services PlatformsInvestment Products KnowledgeComplex Financial Data Analysis
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsLeadershipCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
GitHub EnterpriseJenkinsTerraformOpenShiftKubernetes
Industry Keywords
Corporate BankingInvestment BankingPost-Trade ManagementSEC ComplianceFINRA ComplianceReg BIAMLKYCDigital AssetsEmerging Technologies

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 for CIB post-trade technology
  • Advise business and technology leadership on architecture solutions supporting investment advisory, brokerage, wealth management, portfolio management, trading, and client servicing platforms
  • Lead resolution of highly complex technology challenges across corporate and investment banking products and services
  • Provide architecture vision, direction, and expertise on current state, target state, and transition architecture
  • Translate business objectives into scalable engineering solutions
  • Design and drive 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 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 (e.g., GPT, LangChain, agentic AI) to enhance investment operations, advisor workflows, or client servicing capabilities
  • 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
  • Ability to work in office under a hybrid work schedule
  • Not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  • 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, and Kubernetes
  • Strong analytical skills with complex financial data environments

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
  • Hybrid work schedule