Solution Architect - Investment Technology

Alpha FMC; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Paid time off - 25 days annually

Professional certifications / training

Laptop provided (choice of model)

Job summary

Alpha FMC is seeking a Solution Architect to join our team. You will lead front-office technology implementations, defining architectures, guiding teams, and ensuring value delivery for clients across the asset and wealth management space.

The role requires strong SQL skills, experience with cloud data platforms, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders. A competitive compensation package and professional training are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with front-office technology implementations or related roles.
• Experience with at least two front/middle office domains (risk, analytics, PM, trading, etc.).
• Proficiency in SQL and cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS).
• Ability to lead executive workshops and steering committees.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead delivery of client’s front-office implementation process from current state to training.
• Lead project planning to establish a detailed SOW and tasks for successful implementation.
• Manage governance with status calls, progress updates, and budget oversight for engagements.
• Lead a team of developers and consultants.
• Ensure documentation and development align with specifications and best practices.
• Promote best practice methodologies for implementation (SDLC, migration strategy, QA).

Skills

SQL

Front Office Technology

Leadership

Cloud Platforms

Data Modelling

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

AWS

Azure

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 Services

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.

Role Responsibilities

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. The Solution 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, providing SME guidance for front office technology solutions and associated operating models, and working with key client stakeholders to maximize value delivery on time and on budget.

• Define and lead the delivery of client’s front-office implementation process including current state analysis, requirements gathering, workflow design, system configuration & integration, test management & execution, and training/procedure documentation.
• Define and lead project planning to establish a detailed statement of work and tasks associated for a successful implementation.
• Manage the governance of implementation projects including regular status calls with project progression updates, monitoring individual project tasks and budget. Provide effective and proactive communication to Clients and the Alpha project team.
• Manage a team of developers and consultants.
• Ensure documentation and development are aligned with defined specifications and industry best practices.
• Define and promote best practice technical methodologies for implementation, such as SDLC, migration strategy, and quality assurance testing standards.
• Contribute to the development of internal accelerators and propositions within an OMS / front & middle office focused framework.
• Oversee business & technical workflow handover to client teams upon completion of engagement.

Role Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience with implementations, product management, or production support role with focus on front office technology such as Blackrock Aladdin, Charles River IMS, Bloomberg AIM, Simcorp, Finbourne, or Ridgeline
• Deep understanding of the Asset and/or Wealth Management value chain, spanning multiple client segments, investment products, and operating models.
• Must be comfortable leading executive-level workshops, steering committees, and program forums.
• Proficiency in SQL and database management, including experience with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, & AWS
• Specialist in at least two of the following Front and Middle Office focus areas: Risk & Analytics, Compliance & Regulation, Portfolio Management, Trading, Operations, Client Reporting, Transaction/Position/Cash Reconciliation, Data Management & Governance
• Strong understanding of investment products and asset classes, including Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, and Alternatives, with the ability to translate investment and business needs into operating and technology design requirements
• Expert SQL querying skills and ability to generate complex reports required, additional coding skills are desirable
• Expertise leading small to medium-sized teams in an implementation/consulting environment
• Experience with integration of cloud-based architecture (Snowflake, Azure, AWS) is desirable
• Proficiency in data modelling, data governance, and data quality management across investment data domains (i.e., transaction, position, security, and ABOR/IBOR)
• Openness to travel depending on client preference

Compensation and Perks:

• 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

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 | $163,000 – $186,200

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 | $135,000 – $170,000

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 | $125,000 – $160,075

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.

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 fair 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.