Principle Solution Architect- Sales Engineering

About Us

Automation Anywhere is the leader in Agentic Process Automation (APA), transforming how work gets done with AI-powered automation. Its APA system, built on the industry’s first Process Reasoning Engine (PRE) and specialized AI agents, combines process discovery, RPA, end-to-end orchestration, document processing, and analytics—all delivered with enterprise-grade security and governance. Guided by its vision to fuel the future of work, Automation Anywhere helps organizations worldwide boost productivity, accelerate growth, and unleash human potential.

At Automation Anywhere, we are looking for a business-fluent, technically credible industry specialist to join our EMEA Industry Catalyst & Solution Engineering team. As Principal Solution Architect — Industry Specialist, you will operate at the intersection of deep BFSI expertise and enterprise-grade technical credibility, engaging C-suite and senior business leaders to translate agentic AI and intelligent automation capabilities into compelling, industry-specific business transformation narratives.

This is a newly created hybrid role, bridging Solution Engineering and Industry Catalyst. Unlike a pure Catalyst role you carry direct deal accountability; unlike a standard SE role you operate at the business transformation layer. You will be the named BFSI & Finance Operations expert on major EMEA pursuits, owning vertical content, qualifying industry opportunities, and serving as a trusted advisor to both customers and the broader SE team.

Location:

United Kingdom (London)

VP, Industry Catalyst & Solution Engineering — EMEA

• Industry Sales Execution (60%) Lead industry-specific pre-sales motions on strategic EMEA accounts, partnering with Account Executives from qualification through commercial close. Own the business case, ROI model, and industry narrative for Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, and Finance Operations opportunities across EMEA and the Middle East. Design and deliver executive-level discovery workshops, translating business pain into agentic AI and intelligent automation solution roadmaps.
  
  Serve as the named BFSI industry expert on RFPs, RFIs, and strategic pursuits; lead responses to procurement and technical evaluation processes. Engage Global System Integrators on joint solution design for major BFSI accounts.
• Technical Architecture (25%) Shape high-level solution architectures covering APA, Agentic Process Automation, IDP, and Co-Pilot modalities for BFSI use cases including KYC, AML, financial close, AP/AR automation, and claims processing. Guide POC scoping and success criteria definition; support the SE team during technical validation phases on vertically relevant opportunities. Maintain working knowledge of APA platform internals, integration patterns (SAP, Salesforce, Service Now), and cloud deployment models.
  
  Bridge technical depth of the SE team to the strategic perspective of the Catalyst team, amplifying both.
• Industry Content & Enablement (15%) / Thought Leadership & Eminence Build and maintain BFSI and Finance Operations vertical playbooks covering use case libraries, competitive positioning, and objection handling. Deliver internal enablement sessions to upskill the EMEA SE team on industry dynamics, regulatory landscape, and BFSI buyer language. Contribute to EMEA Industry Pack development alongside Industry Catalyst colleagues; represent Automation Anywhere at relevant industry events and analyst briefings.
  
  Publish point-of-view content on agentic AI and intelligent automation trends in BFSI and Finance Operations via Linked In and internal platforms. Develop executive briefing materials and CXO conversation…