ROLE OVERVIEW

Alpha FMC is a specialist consulting firm focused on digital and operational transformation for Asset and Wealth Management,

Alternative Investments, and Insurance clients worldwide. Our EPM practice is a fast-growing, collaborative team delivering

high-quality solutions across platforms including Anaplan, Pigment, and Workiva.

The Solution Architect is a senior technical and client-facing role responsible for leading EPM design and delivery. You will

shape architectural approaches, lead model-building teams through agile delivery, and serve as the primary technical voice with

clients. This role operates at Manager or Senior Manager level within the EMEA EPM practice.

Please note, we are not accepting agency submissions for this role at this time.

ROLE AT A GLANCE

LEVEL MANAGER OR SENIOR MANAGER

PLATFORM FOCUS ANAPLAN AND/OR PIGMENT (PRIMARY); BROADER ALPHA EPM PLATFORM

EXPOSURE EXPECTED

TEAM GLOBAL EPM PRACTICE, EMEA-BASED

CLIENT SECTORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, PRIVATE MARKETS, REAL ESTATE, WEALTH

MANAGEMENT, INSURANCE

TRAVEL CLIENT OFFICES IN LONDON AND OCCASIONAL EMEA TRAVEL

RESPONSIBILITIES

PRE-SALES SUPPORT

You will contribute to pre-sales activities including building and presenting platform demonstrations, either personally or by

directing a model builder. You are expected to develop deep familiarity with Alpha's accelerator models for Asset Managers, Real

Estate, Private Markets, and Workforce Planning, through active engagement with the wider EPM community.

SCOPE DEFINITION AND DISCOVERY

You will own project scoping from initial discovery through to sign-off. This involves:

Leading discovery sessions with client stakeholders to surface current-state processes, systems, and data flows
Documenting business and functional requirements with precision
Producing workflow and process diagrams of existing and future-state operations
Identifying integration dependencies and assessing enterprise-level system alignment
Flagging scope risks early and communicating them directly to the Project Manager and client representatives

SOLUTION DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS

Prior to build commencement, you will translate functional requirements into detailed project specifications and sprint plans.

This includes designing and documenting the future-state operating model, including how new processes, data sources, and workflows

connect through the EPM solution. Where system capabilities and client specifications diverge, you will propose pragmatic

workarounds.

REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTATION

You will lead requirements gathering and maintain documentation discipline throughout the delivery lifecycle. User Stories are

captured in JIRA. As part of this process, you will examine existing systems to identify improvement and integration

opportunities.

BUILD TEAM LEADERSHIP

You will direct and oversee model builders throughout the development lifecycle, including:

Ensuring specifications and requirements are clearly articulated to the build team
Monitoring sprint progress and adherence to timelines
Resolving technical blockers and answering build-phase questions as they arise
Acting as a liaison between client-facing personnel and model builders
Keeping the Project Manager informed of progress, risks, and issues

CLIENT ENGAGEMENT

You will engage directly with client stakeholders throughout the project, from discovery through to deployment. This includes

preparing and presenting sprint reviews, progress updates, integration reports, and demonstrations. You should be equally

comfortable communicating with business sponsors and technical counterparts.

You will also receive evolving requirements from clients during delivery and work with the Project Manager to prioritise and

re-plan accordingly..

PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT

At both Manager and Senior Manager level, Solution Architects are expected to broaden their platform knowledge beyond their

primary specialism, contributing to Alpha's multi-platform EPM capability. Contributions to internal knowledge management,

methodology development, and team development are an active expectation of the role.

REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

University degree or equivalent professional qualification
Anaplan Anaplan Solution Architect Certified and/or Pigment Pro Certified
Strong consulting background, or 2-4 years of managing Anaplan/Pigment platforms in internal Finance teams
Demonstrable experience in requirements gathering, documentation, and scoping across complex programmes
Desired: Financial modelling experience in Private Markets, Asset Management or Insurance.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Deep knowledge of Anaplan and/or Pigment, including advanced concepts, model design best practices, and integration design

patterns

Strong Excel modelling background; familiarity with broader EPM and finance systems is advantageous
Proficiency in process mapping tools such as Visio or LucidChart
Experience with JIRA or equivalent agile project tooling for user story and backlog management
Competency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Word, for client-facing deliverables

CONSULTING AND CLIENT SKILLS

Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to both business and technology

audiences

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with attention to detail and the ability to quickly grasp complex,

cross-functional requirements

Track record of managing client relationships and delivering under pressure
Ability to interact effectively with vendors and partners to gather technical information critical to project scope and

execution

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Self-motivated, proactive, and organised in a fast-paced consulting environment
Able to prioritise workload and manage competing expectations across multiple stakeholders
Genuine interest in Financial Services, Private Markets, and the technology landscape underpinning these sectors
Appetite to grow knowledge across Alpha's broader EPM platform portfolio
Flexibility for working on client site in London.

If you’re looking to make an impact, join Alpha Alternatives for a high-flying career helping transform the planning processes for

the alternative investment industry. Please note, we are not accepting agency submissions for this role at this time.

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Solution Architect

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Enterprise Performance Management

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Publicerad

17 juni

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