API-Led Connectivity Layers
MuleSoft's three-layer architecture for scalable integrations
Experience APIs
User-facing interfaces for web, mobile, and partners
Examples
- Client portal API
- Mobile app API
- Partner portal API
Pattern
Process orchestration + UI-specific transformations
Process APIs
Business logic and workflow orchestration
Examples
- Account opening process
- Loan application workflow
- KYC verification process
Pattern
Composite operations + business rules
System APIs
Direct system-to-system integrations
Examples
- Salesforce API
- Core banking API
- Portfolio management API
Pattern
CRUD operations + data validation
Common Financial Services Use Cases
Real-world MuleSoft integration scenarios
Portfolio Management Integration
Salesforce FSCOrion/Black DiamondeMoney
Data Flow
Bi-directional sync of accounts, positions, performance
Frequency
Real-time + Daily batch
Complexity
HighDocument Management
SalesforceLaserfiche/NetDocumentsDocuSign
Data Flow
Document upload, retrieval, e-signature workflow
Frequency
Event-driven
Complexity
MediumCompliance Reporting
SalesforceCompliance platformData warehouse
Data Flow
Extract compliance data, transform, load to reporting system
Frequency
Daily/Weekly