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title: 'Solution Architect (German Speaking) at Hawk'
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# Solution Architect (German Speaking) at Hawk

- **Company:** Hawk
- **Location:** Munich, Germany
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-06-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/hawk/11a4b2c1-1ae6-4d52-a66c-a0a4b7d5ddac/application

**Skills:** AML, Fraud Prevention, Solution Configuration, Technical Deployment, Project Management, Needs Assessment, System Integration, Banking Industry Knowledge, Financial Industry Knowledge, Compliance, Fraud Detection

> The Implementation Consultant collaborates with the Customer Success team to ensure the successful deployment of AML and fraud prevention solutions. Responsibilities include conducting needs assessments, configuring custom solutions, managing implementation projects, and providing training to clients for effective u...

## Job description

## About Us

Hawk is the leading provider of AI-supported anti-money laundering and fraud detection technology. Banks and payment providers globally are using Hawk’s powerful combination of traditional rules and explainable AI to improve the effectiveness of their AML compliance and fraud prevention by identifying more crime while maximizing efficiency by reducing false positives. With our solution, we are playing a vital role in the global fight against Money Laundering, Fraud, or the financing of terrorism. We offer a culture of mutual trust, support and passion – while providing individuals with opportunities to grow professionally and make a difference in the world.

Your Mission:

As a Solution Architect at Hawk, you will be the technical architect and strategic partner for our Tier-1 banking and enterprise fintech clients. You will bridge the gap between complex financial crime challenges and our cutting-edge AI platform, designing end-to-end solutions that directly impact the global fight against money laundering and fraud.

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Design

- Lead the end-to-end technical solution design for enterprise clients, translating complex business requirements into robust High-Level (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation.
- Facilitate interactive technical workshops and whiteboarding sessions with senior stakeholders to define system architecture and integration workflows.
- Own the creation and maintenance of engagement artifacts, including technical configuration drafts and design documents for internal and client approvals.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering and Product teams to advocate for client-requested features and ensure technical feasibility.

Client Engagement & Delivery

- Act as the primary technical point of contact for Hawk’s top-tier customers, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience and high levels of customer trust.
- Coordinate with client-side technical stakeholders to oversee the implementation of AI-driven transaction monitoring and screening solutions.
- Manage project timelines and billable utilization proactively, maintaining a consulting mindset toward time reporting and resource management.
- Probe client business logic to ensure solutions don't just meet technical specs, but solve core operational challenges like false positive reduction and regulatory compliance.

Your Profile:

## Experience & Communication

- Extensive professional experience in technical implementation, solution architecture, or technical consulting, specifically within the enterprise software space.
- Native-level or professional fluency in German (C1/C2) and English is essential for managing our DACH enterprise portfolio.
- Proven ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences with confidence and clarity.
- Demonstrated experience leading customer-facing workshops and driving technical decision-making processes.

Technical Skills

- Strong background in technical design and the ability to architect end-to-end software solutions for large-scale organizations.
- Analytical mindset with the business acumen to connect technical configurations to broader financial crime prevention goals (FRAML).
- Experience managing the full lifecycle of technical documentation, from initial discovery to final sign-off.
- Ability to coordinate cross-functionally with internal engineering teams to resolve complex implementation roadblocks.

## About Hawk

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hawk provides AI-powered anti-money laundering (AML), fraud prevention, and sanctions screening solutions to help financial institutions detect financial crime more efficiently.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series C, total funding $83.97M)
- **Headquarters**: Munich, Germany
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: Wolfgang Berner and Tobias Schweiger

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Financial crime compliance technology (AML, fraud, sanctions screening)
- **Target customers**: B2B – banks, payment firms, neobanks, fintechs, and cryptocurrency companies
- **Mission**: “Help financial institutions fight financial crime more effectively and efficiently using AI to detect more suspicious activity and reduce unnecessary alerts.”

## Products & Services
- **AML Transaction Monitoring**: AI-driven detection of suspicious transactions, reducing false positives by 70% and investigation time by 62%.
- **Screening (Watchlist & Sanctions)**: Comprehensive watchlist screening to block risky clients and sanctioned payments.
- **Fraud Prevention**: Real-time fraud blocking across all payment rails and channels.
- **FRAML (Fraud & AML Convergence)**: Unified view of financial crime risks to break down data silos and catch 30% more fraudulent customers.
- **Modular Platform**: API-first architecture that integrates with existing core banking and data systems; supports SaaS or private cloud deployment; self-serve rule creation.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly available.
- **Key Metric**: Total funding $83.97M (Series C of $56.97M raised ~1 year ago).
- **Notable Investors**: BlackFin Capital Partners, Picus Capital, Sands Capital, DN Capital, Coalition (and 20+ others).
- **Growth Signals**: Recognized as a “Strong Performer” in Forrester Wave™ Anti-Money-Laundering Solutions (Q2 2025); winner of Celent’s Advanced Technology award; named Daniel Marshall as Chief Customer Officer to drive global AI growth; over 200 customers; 30+ nationalities on staff.

## Competitive Advantages
- **AI Precision & Explainability**: Fully transparent, auditable machine learning that regulators and teams can understand.
- **Reduced False Positives**: 70% fewer false alerts; 62% reduction in AML investigation time; 3–5x more true threats identified.
- **Flexible Deployment**: SaaS or private cloud with high-availability design; gradual AI adoption to avoid disruption.
- **Self-Serve Rule Setup**: Business users can create and adjust rules without IT or coding support.
- **Modular & Scalable**: One contract, multiple solutions; handles growing volumes and new markets.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling globally and deepening AI adoption in financial crime compliance.
- Leading the convergence of AML and fraud prevention (FRAML) for mid-market banks and credit unions.
- Maintaining transparent AI governance to meet evolving regulatory demands.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: International team of 30+ nationalities; inclusive environment focused on fighting financial crime together.
- **Work Flexibility**: Flexible work location and schedules (remote/hybrid options available).
- **Mission-Driven**: Employees are motivated by protecting the financial system; values include “customer trust is our lifeblood” and “win.”
- **Awards & Recognition**: Winner of multiple industry awards; recognized by Celent and Forrester.
- **Engineering & AI Focus**: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI in a real-world, high-impact domain.

## Sources
1. [Hawk Careers](https://hawk.ai/careers)
2. [Hawk Homepage](https://hawk.ai/)
3. [Hawk About Us](https://hawk.ai/about-us)
4. [Hawk Jobs on Ashby](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/hawk)
5. [CB Insights Company Profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/hawkai)

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