Solution Architect – Enterprise Services

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 compliance Translate business, regulatory and compliance requirements into practical, implementable architectures Set architectural direction for AML transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, fraud prevention and risk scoring Lead the definition of target-state architectures and multi-year roadmaps for Financial Crime systems Contribute to architectural assessments in the context of mergers and acquisitions Ensure consistency with enterprise architecture principles, patterns and governance Serve as a trusted architecture advisor to CIO, Financial Crime Compliance, Operations and Data teams Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure solutions align with architecture standards Represent architecture in regulatory, audit and risk forums as required Conduct peer reviews and validate designs from engineering teams to uphold architectural integrity Oversee decommissioning, data archival and migration approaches in line with governance Promote secure, compliant design patterns aligned with Financial Crime regulatory obligations Champion architectural best practices across squads and Agile delivery teams Mentor engineering and design peers to foster a culture of quality, innovation and ownership Demonstrate leadership through thought partnership, problem-solving and decision-making Requirements 3+ years of experience as a Solution Architect within complex financial services environments Strong knowledge of core Financial Crime domains such as AML, sanctions, transaction monitoring, screening, KYC/KYB, EDD and customer risk scoring Proven ability to design functional and logical architectures, system interaction models and integration patterns Experience with RESTful API design, versioning and messaging or event-driven architectures Hands-on experience producing As-Is and Target architectures, roadmaps and transition states Experience ensuring solutions comply with enterprise-level architectural frameworks, standards and governance Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to influence decisions and lead discussions with compliance, technology and operational leaders Delivery-focused, pragmatic and comfortable working independently in fast-moving environments Evidence of ownership, initiative and thought leadership Nice to have Knowledge of BIAN, TOGAF, ArchiMate or C4 modelling Experience with Avolution Abacus or similar architecture tools Familiarity with microservices, API integration patterns and cloud platforms such as AWS Exposure to global banking, Financial Crime transformation programmes or regulatory change portfolios We offer We gather like-minded people: Engineering community of industry professionals Friendly team and enjoyable working environment Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually Business-driven relocation opportunities We provide growth opportunities: Outstanding career roadmap Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS) Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, Cloud Guru English classes We cover it all: Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B) Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers) Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more Referral bonuses Corporate, social and well-being events Please, note: The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview. We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively. EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.