Solution Architect - Anaplan - Managed Services

About Alpha Alternatives 

Alpha Alternatives, a part of Alpha Group, is a fast-growing global consulting firm focused on digital and operational transformation in the alternative investment industry—including private equity, real estate, private debt, credit, and infrastructure. We are recognized for our deep domain expertise, innovative thinking, and commitment to delivering exceptional value. 

Our consultants work alongside clients to solve complex operational and technology challenges in financial services. At Alpha, we believe in empowering client teams to be change agents and driving sustainable transformation through collaboration, insight, and execution excellence. 

About the Team 

Our Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) practice enables clients to achieve operational and financial excellence through advanced planning, forecasting, and profitability solutions. We partner with financial services and private markets clients to design and implement solutions that enhance financial decision-making through technology-driven transformation. 

Role Overview 

As a Solutions Architect on our EPM Managed Services team, you will be the hands-on expert keeping our clients' Anaplan environments running smoothly. This is a support-focused role centered on long-term client engagements. You will own day-to-day model maintenance, work through a ticket-based system to resolve bugs and deliver enhancements, and serve as a trusted point of contact for clients on multi-month contracts. 

This role is best suited for someone who takes pride in deep platform knowledge, enjoys building strong long-term client relationships, and finds satisfaction in keeping complex systems performing at their best. 

Responsibilities 

• Serve as the primary point of support for existing client Anaplan models on long-term managed services contracts 

• Receive and triage client tickets, resolving logged bugs and delivering incremental model enhancements 

• Troubleshoot and maintain Anaplan models to ensure accuracy, stability, and performance 

• Deliver UI and dashboard improvements as clients request changes and refinements 

• Record and track progress across all support activities in the appropriate project management tooling 

• Partner closely with client stakeholders to understand needs and translate them into practical Anaplan solutions 

• Support model maintenance activities including data integration, security configurations, and workspace management 

• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and best practices within the EPM practice 

Required: 

• 4-6 years of hands-on Anaplan experience, with a focus on model support, maintenance, or managed services 

• Anaplan Model Builder certification, Level 1 or above (Level 2 or 3 strongly preferred) 

• Experience working in a ticket-based /support environment 

• Comfort operating independently in a client-facing capacity with strong communication skills 

• Solid understanding of FP&A, financial planning, or EPM business processes 

• Strong Excel skills and general analytical aptitude 

Nice to Have: 

• Anaplan Solutions Architect certification with demonstrated hands-on application 

• Experience in management consulting or a professional services environment 

• Exposure to financial services, private markets, or alternative investments 

• Experience with additional EPM platforms (e.g., Pigment, OneStream, etc) 

Compensation and Benefits 

• Learning and development: Vast opportunities to self-development, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning 

• Flexible working: Work-life balance with flexible schedule 

• Community events: We offer a range of social events and meetups 

• 25 days’ holiday in addition to public holidays 

• Supplemented medical, dental and vision coverage 

• 401(k) with employer match 

• Wellness initiatives to promote healthy working, including a gym reimbursement for those enrolled in our medical plans and an allowance for remote working technology 

• Access to discounted travel, tickets, events, and more through our benefit partner 

There are a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to - skill sets, experience and training, and licensure and certifications. A reasonable estimate of the salary range is $120,000 – $150,000 USD. In addition to this salary, candidates will be eligible for a variable bonus.