Job#: 3057655 Job Description: Senior ACH Process Engineer Consultant
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Role Overview
An experienced Senior ACH Process Engineer Consultant is required to support enterprise process optimization initiatives within a large financial services environment. This position focus on understanding current-state operational processes, identifying inefficiencies, and designing leaner, more effective future-state processes. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively in environments where processes may not be well documented, partnering closely with business and operations teams to improve workflow efficiency, capacity, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and document current-state ("as-is") processes, starting with limited or no existing documentation.
- Conduct time studies, observations, and stakeholder interviews to understand end-to-end workflows.
- Map high-level processes and detailed sub-steps across operational teams.
- Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, redundancies, and manual work.
- Apply Lean / Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodologies to recommend optimized future-state processes.
- Assess opportunities for automation, simplification, or elimination of non-value-added steps.
- Collaborate with business partners to understand risks, controls, and compliance considerations.
- Support change management by clearly communicating recommendations and building trust with stakeholders.
- Partner with Business Analysts and technology teams to support downstream automation or implementation work.
- Produce clear, actionable documentation and recommendations for leadership and delivery teams.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
Experience: Five or more years of experience in process engineering, process optimization, or management consulting.
Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma methodologies with practical DMAIC experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher.
- Experience in banking, financial services, or regulated environments.
- Prior internal or external consulting experience.
- Experience supporting operational teams undergoing change or transformation initiatives.
Work Environment & Expectations
This position requires an on-site presence in Chicago based on business needs, such as process walkthroughs, time studies, and workshops, while offering hybrid flexibility. The focus of the role is on enabling teams, improving flow, and reducing workload. The culture is collaborative and impactful.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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