Enterprise Architect - Investment Technology

Alpha FMC; United States; On-site; USD 169,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training budget

Job summary

Alpha FMC is seeking an Enterprise Architect to join our growing US team. You will lead front office technology initiatives, shape strategic investment technology choices, and guide delivery across complex programs for asset managers.

The role requires hands-on expertise with tools such as BlackRock Aladdin, Charles River IMS, Snowflake, Databricks and AWS. You will mentor small teams, align data governance with business goals, and travel as needed to client sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in an implementation or product manager role for front office technology in financial services.
• Experience with leading front office tech platforms and investment processing workflows.
• Strong data governance, modelling and quality management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead front office technology programs and strategic investments.
• Provide SME guidance on technology solutions and operating models.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to maximize value delivery on time and budget.
• Mentor and develop small to mid-sized implementation teams.

Skills

Front Office Technology

SQL

Data modelling

Portfolio management

Risk & Performance

Leadership

Willingness to travel

Education

CFA/CAIA/FINRA Series 7

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

AWS

Job description

Alpha Group is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. Founded in 2003, Alpha has spent over 20 years bringing together specialist, sector-focused strategy, management consulting, and technology expertise to support the entire client transformation lifecycle. Having partnered with more than 1,200 clients worldwide across the asset and wealth management, alternatives, and insurance industries, Alpha is a trusted advisor for complex change programs. We now have over 1,180 consultants working with clients across North America, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC. In 2024, in recognition of our successful track record and strong growth prospects, Alpha was acquired by Bridgepoint, one of the world's leading quoted private asset growth investors. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Many of our team have built long and fulfilling careers with us, often staying for over a decade. Alpha offers a genuinely rewarding place to work: a meritocratic environment where your career can flourish, and a welcoming culture where you can be yourself, connect with others, and thrive. As we look to the future, we’re excited to be looking for new Alpha colleagues—individuals who are collaborative, innovative, and ambitious. We hope you will join us and help shape the next chapter of our growth journey.

• Established yet entrepreneurial – with over 20 years of success and a proven record on the London Stock Exchange, Alpha offers the stability of an established consultancy with the energy of a fast-growth business.
• Backed by Bridgepoint – as part of one of the world’s leading growth investors, Alpha benefits from strategic investment that fuels innovation, expansion and new offerings – creating even more opportunity for our people.
• Exposure to senior leadership – whether you are in an internal or a client-facing role, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from the best of the best – high performers at the top of their game.
• Learning and growth opportunities – we run tailored training to help you be successful, provide you excellent mentorship, and offer up to 5 days paid training time per year. Perhaps the best training though is the experience on the job – as everyone at Alpha has high responsibility and autonomy, you can develop your skillsets quickly.
• Performance-driven culture with real impact – advancement at Alpha is based on impact and capability, not tenure or quotas. You’ll have autonomy and see the tangible difference your ideas and decisions make

About Alpha Tech Consulting

Alpha Tech Consulting 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 Consulting 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.

Role Responsibilities

Alpha FMC is looking for an Enterprise 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. TheEnterprise Architect presents a strategic perspective on investment technology choices and implementation decisions, leading teams of specialists to deliver technology change across the front office technology construct. They excel in 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.

• Minimum 7 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 3 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

Experience & 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
• Specialist industry qualifications such as CFA, CAIA, FINRA Series 7 or equivalent is desirable
• Appreciation of regional business culture

Compensation and Perks

The anticipated base salary for this role varies based on geographic location and is structured across three compensation zones. These zones reflect local market conditions and cost of labor. Geographic placement is determined by the employee’s primary work location.

Zone A | $196,000 – $239,400

Applies to candidates working in designated high-cost metropolitan areas, including: Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Boston, MA; New York City, NY; and Washington, DC, as well as remote roles based in Massachusetts or the New York Tri-State Area.

Zone B | $178,000 - $216,600

Applies to candidates working in key metropolitan markets, including: Austin, TX; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Charlotte, NC; Denver, CO; and Philadelphia, PA, as well as remote roles based in Texas, California, Pennsylvania, Florida, or Colorado.

Zone C | $168,500 – $207,100

Applies to all other U.S. locations not listed above.

Applies to candidates working in the Toronto region

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and work location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. We are committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices across all locations.

• Competitive salary with annual profit-sharing opportunity
• 401k/RRSP matching
• 25 days of annual paid time off
• Supplemented medical, dental and vision coverage
• Reimbursement for commuting, mobile phone, and home internet expenses
• North America team-wide training and retreats
• Sponsorship towards professional certifications / training supported with 5 days of paid training time.

We are committed to creating an environment where careers and families can thrive together. Our family-friendly benefits are designed to support employees through every stage of caregiving:

• Comprehensive parental leave for all parents, including 8 weeks of birthing leave and 8 weeks of bonding leave.
• Return with Care Program to support a smooth transition back to work after leave.
• Child Sickness Leave, providing up to 5 days of protected time for returning parents.
• Menstrual care support, offering employees time off as needed to manage menstrual-related illness.
• Pregnancy loss support, offering paid time off and resources to support employees through loss.
• Menopause support, ensuring employees have access to resources and flexibility during this stage of life.
• Flo subscription coverage for up to two memberships per year to support reproductive and hormonal health.
• Flexible hybrid schedules help balance work and family commitments.
• A supportive community of working parents that shares resources and fosters connection.
• Leadership that models healthy work–life integration, reflecting our belief that family and professional success go hand in hand.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Alpha, diversity, equity and inclusion are critical to our success. Our priorities show a focus on fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace where individuals are treated fairly regardless of gender or background. We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to making our recruitment process and workplace accessible and inclusive for everyone.