Solutions Consultant - Investment Technology & Data

The role

You will assist with investment technology choices and implementation solutioning to deliver technology change across the front office technology construct. You will provide Service Matter Expertise for front office technology solutions and associated operating models.

What you will do

• Contribute to client front-office implementation process including analysis, requirements, design, configuration, testing, and documentation.
• Support project leadership by delivering workflow solutions and contributing to status updates and risk identification.
• Provide proactive communication with the Alpha project team and client business stakeholders.
• Ensure documentation and development align with specifications and industry best practices.
• Define and promote best practice technical methodologies like SDLC and migration strategy.
• Contribute to the development of internal accelerators and propositions.
• Provide support on business and technical workflow handover to client teams.

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with implementations, product management, or production support in front office technology such as Blackrock Aladdin, Charles River IMS, Bloomberg AIM, Simcorp, Finbourne, or Ri
• Deep understanding of the Asset and/or Wealth Management value chain
• 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, and AWS
• Specialist in at least one Front and Middle Office focus area: Risk & Analytics, Compliance & Regulation, Portfolio Management, Trading, Operations, Client Reporting, Transaction/Position/Cash Reconci
• Strong understanding of investment products and asset classes, including Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, and Alternatives
• Proficiency with SQL is required
• Proficiency in data modelling, data governance, and data quality management across investment data domains
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills
• Deep understanding of OMS/EMS/PMS vendor landscape

Nice to have

• Any additional coding skills
• Experience with integration of cloud-based architecture (Snowflake, Azure, AWS)
• Knowledge of EDM/MDM landscape
• Specialist industry qualifications such as CFA, CAIA, FINRA Series 7 or equivalent

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual profit-sharing opportunity
• 401k/RRSP matching
• 25 days of annual paid time off
• Up to 7 days annually for sick leave
• Supplemented medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous reimbursement for commuting, mobile phone, and home internet expenses
• North America team-wide training and retreats
• Sponsorship towards professional certifications / training with 5 days of paid training time
• Comprehensive parental leave including 8 weeks of birthing leave and 8 weeks of bonding leave
• Return with Care Program
• Child Sickness Leave
• Menstrual care support

About the company

Alpha is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. Alpha Tech Services is the technology implementation and business integration arm of the Alpha group.