Solution Architect - Enterprise Services (Financial Crime)

We are seeking a Solution Architect – Enterprise Services (Financial Crime) to shape and govern the next generation of Financial Crime capabilities, including Transaction Screening, Monitoring, pKYC/pKYB, Sanctions, CDD, EDD and Customer Risk Assessment. This role is pivotal in protecting the bank, its customers and the broader financial system by delivering robust, scalable and compliant FinCrime solutions. Responsibilities Architect and govern end-to-end Financial Crime solutions across the full lifecycle, ensuring scalability, robustness and regulatory complianceTranslate business, regulatory and compliance requirements into practical, implementable architecturesSet architectural direction for AML transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, fraud prevention and risk scoringLead the definition of target-state architectures and multi-year roadmaps for Financial Crime systemsContribute to architectural assessments in the context of mergers and acquisitionsEnsure consistency with enterprise architecture principles, patterns and governanceServe as a trusted architecture advisor to CIO, Financial Crime Compliance, Operations and Data teamsCollaborate with engineering teams to ensure solutions align with architecture standardsRepresent architecture in regulatory, audit and risk forums as requiredConduct peer reviews and validate designs from engineering teams to uphold architectural integrityOversee decommissioning, data archival and migration approaches in line with governancePromote secure, compliant design patterns aligned with Financial Crime regulatory obligationsChampion architectural best practices across squads and Agile delivery teamsMentor engineering and design peers to foster a culture of quality, innovation and ownershipDemonstrate leadership through thought partnership, problem-solving and decision-making Requirements 3+ years of experience as a Solution Architect within complex financial services environmentsStrong knowledge of core Financial Crime domains such as AML, sanctions, transaction monitoring, screening, KYC/KYB, EDD and customer risk scoringProven ability to design functional and logical architectures, system interaction models and integration patternsExperience with RESTful API design, versioning and messaging or event-driven architecturesHands-on experience producing As-Is and Target architectures, roadmaps and transition statesExperience ensuring solutions comply with enterprise-level architectural frameworks, standards and governanceStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to influence decisions and lead discussions with compliance, technology and operational leadersDelivery-focused, pragmatic and comfortable working independently in fast-moving environmentsEvidence of ownership, initiative and thought leadership Nice to have Knowledge of BIAN, TOGAF, ArchiMate or C4 modellingExperience with Avolution Abacus or similar architecture toolsFamiliarity with microservices, API integration patterns and cloud platforms such as AWSExposure to global banking, Financial Crime transformation programmes or regulatory change portfolios We offer We gather like-minded people:Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernizationSupportive team and agile, startup-like cultureHybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within PolandChance to work abroad for up to 60 days annuallyBusiness-driven relocation opportunitiesWe provide growth opportunities:Career development programsThought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programsCertification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)English classesWe cover it all:Stable payParticipation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discountBenefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)Referral bonuses up to $2,000Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and moreCorporate, social and well-being eventsPlease, note:Benefits listed above are available to employees onlyWe are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individuallyWe will reach out to selected candidates exclusively EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.