Salesforce Architect

Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm focused on the global middle market. We advise private and public corporations and debt and equity sponsors on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructurings, valuations and opinions, real estate, and other strategic matters. BGL has investment banking offices in Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and New York, and real estate offices in Chicago, Cleveland, and San Antonio. The firm is also a founding member of REACH Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions, enabling BGL to service clients in 30 countries around the world. On every engagement, our clients receive senior-level attention from experienced bankers who bring a wealth of industry knowledge, transaction expertise, and deep relationships with key players in a broad range of industries.

Our success and growth is due to the expertise, passion, and commitment of our team. We value our employees and invest in their development, recognizing that their talent is the foundation of the exceptional service we deliver to BGL clients.

• Architectural Design: Develop and maintain scalable architecture solutions for Salesforce, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance with industry standards.
• Solution Development: Lead the design and implementation of custom Salesforce solutions for the firm’s instance of Financial Services Cloud.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Leadership: Mentor and support the firm’s other Salesforce team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement best practices for Salesforce development and deployment.
• Compliance and Security: Ensure all Salesforce solutions comply with industry regulations and security best practices, particularly within the investment banking domain.
• Integration: Collaborate with Accounting, IT, HR, and other departments to integrate Salesforce with existing systems and third-party applications, ensuring data integrity and flow.
• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including diagrams, design documents, and implementation guides.

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience with Salesforce architecture and development; previous experience in investment banking is highly desirable.
• Education: B.A. or B.S. in information technology/architecture, computer science, or a related discipline (an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered).
• Certifications: Salesforce Certified Technical Architect or Salesforce Certified Application Architect preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning components, Salesforce APIs, and integration methodologies.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with a deep understanding of data modeling and database design principles.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit at a work station for extended periods. The employee must have the ability to enter data into a computer and operate standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, printers, copiers, and fax machines.
• Normal vision is required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move packages and promotional materials weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to package materials for shipping.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Normal office conditions.

BGL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.

BGL cares about our employees. We offer generous benefits, including medical, vision, dental, PTO, 401k with employer match, paid holidays, cell phone reimbursement, and more.