Lead Value Engineer

Celonis; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Merit-based refresh grants

Parental leave (24 weeks primary, 12)

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid work model

Learning platform access

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Celonis is the trusted platform to industrialize Enterprise AI. Celonis Lead Value Engineer in banking will translate financial and operational needs into strategic AI initiatives, serving as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives at top-tier banks.

You will bridge risk management, capital markets, and consulting with an AI-first mindset. The role demands 7–10 years of experience across finance and elite consulting, with fluency in Generative AI and process mining.

Qualifications

• Value-led consulting track record for enterprise SaaS digital transformations.
• Functional understanding of Generative AI and process mining.
• Banking domain expertise across Credit Risk & Underwriting, Wealth Management/Advisory, Payments & Clearing, Capital Markets, ALM, or KYC/AML Operations.
• Strong grasp of financial services risk management frameworks and regulatory mandates (Dodd-Frank, Basel III/IV, SEC, FINRA, CFPB).

Responsibilities

• Translate executive banking priorities into high-impact AI use cases and Value Realization Frameworks.
• Architect scalable, end-to-end data flows to resolve bottlenecks across legacy core platforms, payment rails, and loan origination pipelines.
• Build data-backed business cases driving $10M+ in OPEX savings, risk reduction, or net-new revenue generation.
• Deliver high-stakes value narratives to C-suite stakeholders to accelerate software adoption pipelines.
• Automate complex front-to-back office workflows using Lean or Six Sigma while maintaining bulletproof audit trails.
• Own the end-to-end customer value journey from technical discovery and PoCs through to QBRs.

Skills

Value-Led Consulting

Generative AI

Process Mining

SaaS Value Engineering

Executive Advisory

Banking Domain Knowledge

Education

Finance/Economics/CS/DS/Business Admin

LSS Black Belt/Lean Six Sigma/CFA/FRM

Tools

FIS

Fiserv

Temenos

SAP Banking

Job description

Celonis is the trusted platform to industrialize Enterprise AI. At our core is the Celonis Context Model — which combines process data, business knowledge, and intelligence into a living digital twin of the enterprise that AI can actually understand, turning AI's operational blind spots into operational clarity. World's leading companies trust Celonis and its global ecosystem of partners to make their AI agents, people, systems, and processes work together, achieving transformational outcomes. We believe there's a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by giving AI the context to understand how every business process really works. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.

Are you a digital transformation leader ready to architect the AI-driven future of the Banking sector?

This is not a standard process optimization role. We are looking for a Lead Value Engineerto own customer success and drive high-stakes SaaS and AI adoption across top-tier global financial institutions and regional banking enterprise accounts. You will serve as the strategic bridge—translating complex financial and operational needs into technical strategy. As a trusted advisor to C-suite executives (CRO, CIO, CFO, Head of Retail/Wholesale Banking), you will blend deep banking DNA with elite management consulting and an AI-first mindset to realize maximum customer value.

You are a strategic leader with 7-10 years of experience navigating unstructured enterprise problems. To be successful in this role, you must possess a hybrid background that bridges institutional financial services and elite business strategy. We are looking for candidates who fit one of the following exact trajectories:

The Impact You Will Drive

• Value Architecture: Translate executive banking priorities into high-impact AI use cases (e.g., intelligent credit underwriting, automated fraud mitigation, hyper-personalized wealth advisory) and Value Realization Frameworks.
• Solution Blueprints: Architect scalable, end-to-end data flows to resolve complex operational bottlenecks across legacy core banking platforms, payment rails, and loan origination pipelines.
• Financial Quantification: Build data-backed business cases driving $10M+ in OPEX savings, risk reduction, or net-new revenue generation.
• Executive Advisory: Deliver high-stakes value narratives to C-suite stakeholders and G-SIB (Global Systemically Important Banks) leadership to accelerate software adoption pipelines.
• Process Transformation: Automate complex front-to-back office workflows (e.g., institutional onboarding, trade lifecycle management) using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies while maintaining bulletproof audit trails.
• Lifecycle Management: Own the end-to-end customer value journey from technical discovery and proof-of-concept pilots through to impactful Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).

Who You Are: The Ideal Background

• The Banker turned Consultant: You began your career in risk management, capital markets, or retail/commercial banking operations at a major financial institution, and subsequently pivoted into Management Consulting, Strategy, or SaaS Value Engineering.
• The Consultant turned Banking Digital Strategist: You began your career at an MBB, Big 4, or elite tech consultancy, built a deep portfolio of quantified business cases in digital transformation, and subsequently specialized heavily within Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, or FinTech.

The Non-Negotiables

• Value-Led Consulting: Proven track record in consultative value-selling, value engineering, or account strategy for enterprise SaaS digital transformations.
• Next-Gen Tech Fluency: Functional understanding of Generative AI, process mining, and their intersection with enterprise financial systems and core banking platforms (e.g., FIS, Fiserv, Temenos, or SAP Banking).
• Banking Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge in 2+ areas across Credit Risk & Underwriting, Wealth Management/Advisory, Payments & Clearing, Capital Markets, Asset/Liability Management (ALM), or KYC/AML Operations.
• Back-Office & Compliance: Strong grasp of financial services risk management frameworks, internal controls, and major regulatory mandates (e.g., Dodd-Frank, Basel III/IV, SEC, FINRA, CFPB).

Education & Certifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or Business Administration.
• LSS Black Belt, Lean/Six Sigma, or Advanced Data Analytics / CFA / FRM certifications are a major plus.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Learn more about Value Engineering at Celonis here .

What Celonis can offer you:

• Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations.
• Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.
• Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
• Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
• Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
• Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance.
• Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.
• Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
• Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core values—Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision.

About Us:

Celonis is the trusted platform to industrialize Enterprise AI, empowering organizations to analyze, design, and operate AI-driven processes. The Celonis Platform is powered by the Celonis Context Model, which combines process data, business knowledge, and intelligence to create a living digital twin of the enterprise that AI can understand — turning AI’s operational blind spots into operational clarity. Industry-leading companies around the world trust Celonis and its global ecosystem of partners to make their AI agents, people, systems, and processes work together, achieving transformational outcomes. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

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