Solution Architect - Investment Technology & Data

Role: Investment Technology & Data, Solution Architect

Alpha Tech Services is part of the Alpha Financial Markets Consulting (Alpha FMC) group, the leading global consultancy to the asset and wealth management industry. We are a boutique management consulting firm that offers the world’s top asset and wealth managers a competitive edge through our expertise and industry insight. Our team is of a uniquely high caliber and by focusing on asset and wealth management alone we build deep knowledge and experience within our industry. We work with a blue-chip client base, including 21 of the top 25 largest global asset management firms, and work with over 130 clients across the globe. We have our headquarters located the United Kingdom, as well as offices in major global financial centers across the United States, Canada, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Denmark, and Asia. Alpha Tech Services represents the technology implementation/business integration arm of the Alpha group, with deep expertise in delivering change and transformation programs centered around Asset & Wealth technology solutions.

To clients, we are a trusted partner for creating programs, however, we are so much more to our employees. At Alpha, we pride ourselves in being a meritocratic environment perfect for building a career and meeting great people, as well as a rewarding place to work.

Our Corporate Strategy

Alpha is increasingly establishing ourselves as the leading consultancy to the global asset and wealth management industry. To date, we have grown and been successful by deploying the highest caliber of consulting expertise to our clients. Unlike our competitors, we are:

• Sector focused: because we have always focused exclusively on Asset and Wealth Management, we provide deep and focused knowledge that our competitors cannot match
• Global: we operate seamlessly across geographies, allowing us to service the largest global clients with the highest caliber of consultant

Alpha Tech Consulting

As technology specialists, ATC:

• Provide knowledgeable resources who can implement, configure and support the major platforms used by our clients
• Form a range of partnerships with key vendors to position itself as a preferred implementation partner for major business applications
• Assist clients with their journey to the next generation of cloud-based architectures
• Help clients to define and implement their future state data architectures
• Help clients with bespoke development that complements their core application architecture
• Provide knowledgeable and client-focused support for client’s major applications, including upgrades, migrations and business-as-usual issue management

ATC resources will be:

• Able to implement, configure and support key business applications
• Able to build out and implement data management strategies across client organizations
• Able to undertake bespoke development, including of key data interfaces

Role Requirements:

Alpha FMC is looking for a Solution Architect to join our growing team. We are seeking people with strong Front Office Technology skills, along with a personal desire to build a unique, world-class service offering for our clients.

Solution Architect: Presenting a strategic perspective on investment technology choices and implementation decisions. Leading teams of specialists to deliver technology change across the front office technology construct. Providing SME guidance for front office technology solutions and associated operating models. Working with key client stakeholders to maximize value delivery on time and on budget.

The Investment Technology Solution Architect will report to Sami Mansoor – Head of Investment Technology & Data, Alpha Tech Services – and will require the following skills:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an implementation or product manager role for a leading front office technology, such as Blackrock Aladdin, Charles River IMS, Bloomberg AIM, Markit ThinkFolio, or FIS Front Arena
• Proficiency in SQL and database management, including experience with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, & AWS
• Expert Understanding of data modelling, data governance, and data quality management.
• Familiarity of portfolio management and trading processes in for asset managers/asset owners across equity, fixed income and listed derivative products
• Specialist in two of the following areas (minimum 2 years’ experience): Risk & Performance, Compliance & Regulation, Client Reporting, Non-listed Derivatives Management, Investment Operations & Settlements, Investment Vehicle Setup & Structuring, Investment Data Management
• Deep experience of leading small to medium-sized teams in an implementation/consulting environment
• Willingness to travel when required

General skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills
• Entrepreneurial approach and commercial awareness
• Proven experience in building and delivering solutions
• Outstanding demonstrated verbal and written communication
• Specialist industry qualifications such as CFA, CAIA, FINRA Series 7 or equivalent is desirable
• Appreciation of regional business culture

Compensation and Perks

As part of the Technology Consulting team, you will be rewarded with the following:

• A competitive salary with discretionary bonus scheme based on company and personal performance
• 25 days of annual paid time off
• 401k matching
• Sponsorship towards professional certifications / training supported with 5 days of paid training time
• Choice of laptop
• Supplemented medical, dental and vision coverage
• North America team-wide training and employee appreciation retreats

There are a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to - skill sets, experience and training, and licensure and certifications. A reasonable estimate of the range is $95,000 and $185,000 subject to change based on salary benchmarking. In addition to this salary, employees would be eligible for both variable and non-variable benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Alpha is an equal opportunities employer and the Group’s policy is to ensure that all employees, or those seeking employment, are treated fairly. All decisions relating to recruitment, selection and promotion are made objectively regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, age, or disability.