Mid Level Tech Delivery

Alpha Group is a global consultancy serving the financial services industry. Founded in 2003, Alpha brings together specialist expertise across strategy, management consulting, and technology to support clients throughout the transformation lifecycle. With more than 1,200 clients across asset and wealth management, alternatives, and insurance, Alpha is a trusted advisor for complex change programs. Today, Alpha has 1,180+ consultants supporting clients across North America, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC. In 2024, Bridgepoint - one of the world’s leading listed private asset growth investors - acquired Alpha in recognition of its track record and growth prospects. Our people are central to our success, and many build long careers at Alpha - often staying for a decade or more. We offer a meritocratic environment where you can grow your career, alongside a welcoming culture where you can be yourself and thrive. We’re continuing to grow and are looking for collaborative, innovative, and ambitious colleagues to join Alpha and help shape our next chapter.

Alpha’s goal is to be the leading consultancy to the global asset and wealth management industry. We have grown by delivering top-tier consulting expertise. What sets us apart:

• Sector focused: We focus exclusively on asset and wealth management, providing depth of knowledge that competitors can’t match.
• Global: We operate seamlessly across regions, enabling us to support the largest global clients with consistently high-quality teams.

Alpha FMC is seeking highly motivated Implementation Specialists to join our growing team. You will bring strong front-/middle-/back-office technology skills and a drive to build distinctive, world-class offerings for clients. In this role, you will provide a strategic perspective on investment technology selections and implementation decisions, work with specialist teams to deliver change across the Investment Management Solutions technology landscape, advise on solutions and operating models, and partner with client stakeholders to deliver value on time and on budget. More responsibilities as follows:

• →Help deliver end-to-end front-/middle-/back-office implementations, including: current-state assessment, requirements gathering, workflow design, configuration, data integration, test planning and execution, and training/procedure documentation
• →Own project planning and/or project management, including a detailed statement of work and task plan to ensure a successful implementation
• →Aid in project governance, including regular status meetings, task and budget tracking, and proactive communication with clients and the Alpha delivery team
• →Ensure deliverables and documentation align to requirements, specifications, and industry best practices
• →Assist with defining and promoting implementation best practices (e.g., SDLC, migration strategy, and QA/testing standards)
• →Contribute to internal accelerators and propositions within an IMS and front-/middle-/back-office framework
• →Deliver business & technical workflow handover to client teams upon completion of engagement

• Minimum 2 years of experience with implementations, project management, and/or production support role with a focus on front office technology such as: SimCorp One/Dimension, Blackrock Aladdin, Charles River IMS, Bloomberg AIM, FactSet, Finbourne, or Ridgeline – with preference toward SimCorp One/Dimension experience
• Understanding of the Asset and/or Wealth Management value chain - spanning multiple client segments, investment products, and operating models
• Must be comfortable participating in executive-level workshops, steering committees, and program forums
• Experience in and/or Project Management experience in at least two of the following Front-/Middle-/Back Office focus areas:
• Portfolio Management
• Trading
• Operations
• Data Warehousing and Reporting
• Alt. Investments
• Performance & Attribution
• Risk & Analytics
• Compliance & Regulation
• Transaction/Position/Cash Reconciliation
• ABOR/IBOR
• 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
• Intermediate proficiency in SQL, understanding of data modelling, data governance, and data quality management
• Experience in small to medium-sized teams in an implementation or consulting environment
• Openness to travel depending on client preference

At Alpha, diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual is treated fairly, regardless of gender, background, or identity. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process and workplace remain accessible and inclusive for all.