Anaplan Solution Architect

Aztec Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Southampton is seeking an experienced Anaplan Solution Architect to define and deliver strategic architecture for the Anaplan platform. You will lead the design of multi-jurisdictional models and mentoring in best practices, ensuring data integrity and performance alignment. This senior role offers direct progression to Associate Director level, shaping next-generation financial automation and analytics, making it an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience designing and managing Anaplan or comparable modelling solutions.
• Deep understanding of private-markets fund structures and carried-interest logic.
• Expertise in model optimisation, performance tuning, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of multi-jurisdictional Anaplan models.
• Define modelling standards and calculation frameworks.
• Manage the Anaplan ALM process across dev, test, and production.
• Architect integrations between Anaplan, eFront, Databricks, and Workiva.

Skills

Anaplan design and management

Private markets fund structures

Model optimisation

Leadership

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field

Tools

Azure Data Factory

MuleSoft

Workiva

Power BI

Job description

Reports to: Senior Manager – Emerging Applications Portfolio

Department: Markets Technology

Role Overview

The Anaplan Solution Architect is responsible for defining and delivering the strategic architecture and model design for Aztec’s Anaplan platform. You will lead the design and governance of complex fund‑modelling solutions including waterfalls, carried interest, and portfolio forecasting models. This role plays a critical part in ensuring data integrity, scalability, and standardisation across Aztec’s modelling landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Configuration & Support

• Lead the design of multi‑jurisdictional Anaplan models, ensuring performance, reusability, and governance
• Define modelling standards, calculation frameworks, and design conventions
• Own and manage the Anaplan ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) process across dev, test, and production
• Translate business logic into efficient model architecture aligned with the Waterfall CoE

Integration & Data Strategy

• Architect integrations between Anaplan, eFront, Databricks, and Workiva, ensuring consistent data lineage
• Define data schemas, mapping frameworks, and reconciliation processes
• Collaborate with the Data Platform and Integration teams to optimise pipelines and ensure auditability

Leadership & Governance

• Mentor model builders and support specialists, driving best practices and knowledge sharing
• Act as the primary platform liaison between business sponsors and technology delivery
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring roadmap alignment and SLA compliance

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 6+ years’ experience designing and managing Anaplan or comparable modelling solutions
• Deep understanding of private‑markets fund structures and carried‑interest logic
• Expertise in model optimisation, performance tuning, and governance
• Strong collaboration, leadership, and documentation skills

Desirable

• Master Anaplanner or Solution Architect certification
• Experience with Azure Data Factory, MuleSoft, or other integration tools
• Familiarity with downstream reporting platforms such as Workiva or Power BI

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field
• 6+ years in technology or modelling roles within financial services or fund administration

Career Development & Opportunity

This is a senior role offering direct progression to Associate Director – Modelling Platforms or Product Owner – Waterfall & Carry Analytics, shaping Aztec’s next generation of financial automation and client analytics.