Solution Architect

Responsibilities

• Pre-Sales Support
• 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
• 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 also receive evolving requirements from clients during delivery and work with the Project Manager to prioritise and re-plan accordingly..
• Practice Development

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 u

Additional Information

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

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