Forward Deployed Architect (Fintech)

TL;DR

Forward Deployed Architect (Fintech): Designing and implementing AI-driven financial process optimizations for global enterprises with an accent on value delivery and strategic governance. Focus on conducting deep-dive workflow audits, managing executive steering committees, and aligning client requirements with the core product roadmap.

Location: On-site in Houston, TX (HQ); Travel up to 50% to client sites

Company

hirify.global is a FinTech unicorn providing an Agentic AI platform that orchestrates end-to-end financial processes for the Office of the CFO.

What you will do

• Identify technology and process improvements to drive business outcomes such as DSO reduction and increased auto-match rates.
• Conduct deep-dive audits of client finance workflows to identify and eliminate friction points and bottlenecks.
• Design and execute adoption playbooks to ensure the AI platform becomes the backbone of client finance operations.
• Lead monthly operational committee meetings and prepare executive-level data narratives for steering committees.
• Manage change by stack-ranking client requests and aligning desires with the core product vision to prevent scope creep.
• Coordinate internal resources across Product, Engineering, and Consulting teams to resolve high-impact escalations.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work on-site in Houston, TX.
• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or Management Information Systems (MIS).
• 2-5 years of experience in data science or client management.
• Strong business acumen for negotiating with client managers and executive stakeholders.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to client sites.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-based commission and stock options for top performers.
• Competitive benefits package including a 401k matching plan and wellness resources.
• Paid parental leave and paid company and flex holidays.
• High-growth environment with a target to promote 35% of talent annually.
• Dynamic company culture featuring quarterly events and team outings.