Principal Solution Architect Financial ServicesCBS

General Information

Job Title: Principal Solution Architect Financial Services CBS Job ID: 99604 Work Areas: Management Consulting, Technology & Engineering Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time Locations: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston

Description & Requirements

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

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WHO YOULL WORK WITH

You will join the Architect experts within the Enterprise Technology team, part of Bains digital capabilities practice. In this multidisciplinary group, youll help clients modernize their tech strategy, architecture, and systems -- aligning technology with business goals to drive efficiency, agility, and innovation. Youll develop enterprise-wide solutions, optimize cloud and data architectures, and integrate AI to enable scalable end-to-end digital transformations.

WHAT YOULL DO

Essential Functions:

• Shape Architecture and Technology Strategy
• Lead the definition of enterprise solution, cloud, and data architectures that align with client business outcomes.
• Develop strategic architecture roadmaps, frameworks, and reference models that enable modernization, integration of AI, and long-term value creation.
• Translate complex technical and business requirements into clear actionable strategies that clients can adopt and scale.
• Contribute to thought leadership publications and community engagement to advance Bains technology point of view.
• Assess select and integrate vendor platforms, fintech solutions, and hyperscaler technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) into client architectures to maximize business and technology value.
• Advise and influence senior leaders, serving as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, Chief Architects, and senior executives on architectural decisions and trade-offs.
• Bridge the gap between business priorities and technology execution, ensuring architectures support strategic objectives.
• Influence, coach, and mentor client technology leaders and Bain teams to build sustainable internal architecture capabilities.
• Enable transformation at scale, guiding Bain consulting and client teams in executing architecture roadmaps, identifying risks, and embedding effective governance.
• Ensure architectures evolve with agile and MVP approaches while maintaining coherence, resilience, and scalability.
• Partner with Bain consulting teams to integrate architecture seamlessly into broader digital and business transformation programs.
• Advance Bains reputation and growth, contributing to intellectual property and points of view on architecture, core banking modernization, and emerging technologies.
• Help advance Bains reputation in the market as a leader in enterprise and financial services architecture.
• Support business development by bringing architecture expertise into proposals, pursuits, and client discussions.
• Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, sponsors, and architecture communities.

About You

15 years of experience in architecture and technology leadership with proven ability to shape enterprise solution and data architecture strategies.

• Deep expertise in Financial Services, core banking, payments, and modernization strongly preferred.
• Exceptional candidates with fewer years of experience but outstanding impact in modern architecture and transformation will also be considered.
• Demonstrated track record advising senior business and technology leaders on complex, large-scale transformation programs.
• Strong technical depth in domains such as cloud, data, AI, security, operational resilience, APIs, and event-driven design.
• Mastery of architecture frameworks (TOGAF, ITABoK) and fluency in modern practices such as cloud-native and AI-enabled architectures.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, able to bridge business strategy and technology execution with clarity.
• Recognized as a contributor within the architecture or technology community, with experience sharing expertise and perspectives.
• High emotional intelligence, with proven experience leading, mentoring, and inspiring diverse, cross-functional teams.

U.S. Compensation Information

Compensation for this role includes:

• Base salary
• Annual discretionary performance bonus
• 401k plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service
• Bains best-in-class benefits package, including details listed below.

Estimated Annualized Compensation

In the states of Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Texas, the good-faith reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $168,500 - $206,000. Placement within these ranges will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure, certifications, training, and skill level.

For all other locations, the good-faith reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is commensurate with competitive geographic market rates for this role and will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure, certifications, training, and skill level.

Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus

This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation, including a 4.5% 401k company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date.

Bain & Companys Comprehensive Benefits and Wellness Program

Bains comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection, and stability in the areas most important to you and your family. Bain pays 100% of individual employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck.

Generous Paid Time Off, Including Parental Leave, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays

Bain offers generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Fully Vested 401k Company Contribution

Bain pays 100% of individual employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck.

Annual Fitness Reimbursements

Bain offers annual fitness reimbursements to support your health and wellness goals.