Solution Architect

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…