Solution Architect

Securitas Group Securitas is a world-leading safety and security solutions partner that helps make your world a safer place. By leveraging technology in partnership with our clients, we offer a broad portfolio of value-enhancing services and solutions integrated across the security value chain – from on-site services to advanced monitoring, comprehensive risk prediction and advisory services. With around 322 000 employees in 44 markets, our innovative, holistic approach with local and global expertise makes us a trusted business partner to many of the world’s best-known companies. Benefitting from almost nine decades of deep experience and guided by our values of integrity, vigilance, and helpfulness, we create sustainable value by helping our clients optimize their operations and protect what matters most - their people and assets. Securitas IT Securitas’ vision is to become the Intelligent Protective Services Partner by being client centric, data driven and people focused. Our protective services help make your world a safer place. IT is a key function in enabling the modern and powerful technology needed to fulfil Securitas’ business strategy. In Europe, our 400+ IT co‑workers support digital products and services for clients, and transform and protect our existing IT landscape, making sure colleagues across the European Division can work efficiently in a modern IT environment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the role As a Solution Architect, you help connect our operational services with our core enterprise platforms (such as ERP, CRM, HR, finance and data platforms). You work closely with the Enterprise Architect and the Enterprise Architecture Team to: * document and understand our current IT landscape * support impact assessments for changes and new initiatives * contribute to transition and target architectures Over time, you will take ownership of defined domains and become a key partner for both business and IT in shaping how our IT landscape supports Securitas’ strategy. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Responsibilities The Solution Architect supports the definition and realisation of transition and target architectures, with a focus on operational services and their integration with core platforms. You will: * Support the Enterprise Architect in defining transition architectures and target architectures for selected domains. * Develop a solid understanding of key business processes and how they are supported by enterprise applications and operational systems. * Maintain and improve architecture documentation, including landscape views, integration maps and process‑to‑system mappings. * Prepare and support solution design workshops with business and IT stakeholders; over time, facilitate parts of these workshops. * Apply established design principles, standards and architecture guardrails for your Domains when assessing solution options. * Contribute to solution recommendations by analysing impacts, dependencies, risks and alignment with target architecture. * Support impact assessments for new initiatives and change requests across applications, integrations, data and processes. * Develop, maintain and communicate processes and standard practices related to high‑level design and implementation of solutions across a portfolio of initiatives and enhancements. * Work with business and IT stakeholders to understand requirements, identify solution gaps and available capabilities, and help define solutions that meet business needs. * Contribute to technology roadmaps for selected domains, in line with divisional and group architecture directions. * Prepare material for architecture forums and governance decisions (presentations, diagrams, summaries). * Interact with stakeholders in business and IT and support them in understanding architecture options and implications. * Support the definition of scope for new implementation programmes and change requests, including functional/technical/process scope, dependencies and high‑level estimates. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Deliverables * Lead and contributions to Solution Architecture Descriptions (SAD) and related documentation (investigations, analysis, design options, PoC input). * Conceptual and logical models of applications, integrations, data flows and business capabilities. * Updated and accurate architecture artefacts in the architecture repository (e.g. application catalogues, integration maps, capability/process maps). * Input to cost and effort estimations for solution options. * Impact assessments for change requests and new initiatives. * End‑to‑end mapping of key processes across applications and integrations. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Partnerships * Enterprise Architect – align on the target EU enterprise architecture and solution architectures; escalate issues and decisions when needed. * IT Product Managers / Product Owners – collaborate on solution options and priorities; escalate priority conflicts when necessary. * Business Process Leads – collaborate to ensure solutions support agreed processes and ways of working. * Country Solution Architects / Local IT Architects – support country‑specific solution creation and ensure alignment with divisional target architecture. * Integration Lead and Integration Architect – align on integration design, dependencies and maintenance in line with the SAD and integration standards. * Security and Data Protection stakeholders – ensure that security, privacy and compliance requirements are considered in solution designs. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Requirements Experience * 5+ years of work experience in IT or digital product development, preferably in complex or multi‑country environments. * Experience working with, or closely alongside, enterprise or solution architecture (for example as a solution designer, senior business analyst, integration specialist or application owner). * Experience with enterprise applications (e.g. ERP, CRM, HR, finance) and/or operational systems. * Experience contributing to solution designs, impact assessments or architecture documentation. * Understanding of foundational integration and security requirements and how they influence solution design. * Business process knowledge and awareness of business‑facing IT services. Nice to have: * Experience with business capability models, process models or data modelling. * Experience using architecture tools (e.g. LeanIX or similar). * Architecture‑related training or certification (e.g. TOGAF, IASA or similar). Key Personal Skills * Strong analytical skills and a structured way of working. * Comfortable working with architecture diagrams, models and documentation. * Knowledge and hands‑on experience with integrations in complex IT environments. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; able to explain complex topics in a simple way. * Strong presentation skills; able to prepare and present architecture material to different audiences. * Strong stakeholder interaction skills; able to listen, ask clarifying questions and build trust. * Curious, proactive and eager to learn from senior architects and subject matter experts. * Ability to make balanced recommendations within the Solution and Enterprise Architecture guardrails. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Working conditions This role is open for candidates based in Europe. It's a hybrid working model (office regulations depending on the specific country). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we offer At Securitas we believe in doing the right thing and doing it well. For our customers and our employees. Our employees come from all walks of life and bring with them many talents and perspectives. We aim for diverse representation throughout the company, and we are committed to equal pay, safe working conditions, gender balance and an inclusive work environment with a wide range of skills and development opportunities. If this sounds like the right next step in your professional career, don't hesitate and apply!

ROLE OVERVIEW Alpha FMC is a specialist consulting firm focused on digital and operational transformation for Asset and Wealth Management, Alternative Investments, and Insurance clients worldwide. Our EPM practice is a fast-growing, collaborative team delivering high-quality solutions across platforms including Anaplan, Pigment, and Workiva. The Solution Architect is a senior technical and client-facing role responsible for leading EPM design and delivery. You will shape architectural approaches, lead model-building teams through agile delivery, and serve as the primary technical voice with clients. This role operates at Manager or Senior Manager level within the EMEA EPM practice. Please note, we are not accepting agency submissions for this role at this time.  ROLE AT A GLANCE LEVEL MANAGER OR SENIOR MANAGER PLATFORM FOCUS ANAPLAN AND/OR PIGMENT (PRIMARY); BROADER ALPHA EPM PLATFORM EXPOSURE EXPECTED TEAM GLOBAL EPM PRACTICE, EMEA-BASED CLIENT SECTORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, PRIVATE MARKETS, REAL ESTATE, WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INSURANCE TRAVEL CLIENT OFFICES IN LONDON AND OCCASIONAL EMEA TRAVEL   RESPONSIBILITIES PRE-SALES SUPPORT You will contribute to pre-sales activities including building and presenting platform demonstrations, either personally or by directing a model builder. You are expected to develop deep familiarity with Alpha's accelerator models for Asset Managers, Real Estate, Private Markets, and Workforce Planning, through active engagement with the wider EPM community. SCOPE DEFINITION AND DISCOVERY You will own project scoping from initial discovery through to sign-off. This involves: * Leading discovery sessions with client stakeholders to surface current-state processes, systems, and data flows * Documenting business and functional requirements with precision * Producing workflow and process diagrams of existing and future-state operations * Identifying integration dependencies and assessing enterprise-level system alignment * Flagging scope risks early and communicating them directly to the Project Manager and client representatives SOLUTION DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS Prior to build commencement, you will translate functional requirements into detailed project specifications and sprint plans. This includes designing and documenting the future-state operating model, including how new processes, data sources, and workflows connect through the EPM solution. Where system capabilities and client specifications diverge, you will propose pragmatic workarounds. REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTATION You will lead requirements gathering and maintain documentation discipline throughout the delivery lifecycle. User Stories are captured in JIRA. As part of this process, you will examine existing systems to identify improvement and integration opportunities. BUILD TEAM LEADERSHIP You will direct and oversee model builders throughout the development lifecycle, including: * Ensuring specifications and requirements are clearly articulated to the build team * Monitoring sprint progress and adherence to timelines * Resolving technical blockers and answering build-phase questions as they arise * Acting as a liaison between client-facing personnel and model builders * Keeping the Project Manager informed of progress, risks, and issues CLIENT ENGAGEMENT You will engage directly with client stakeholders throughout the project, from discovery through to deployment. This includes preparing and presenting sprint reviews, progress updates, integration reports, and demonstrations. You should be equally comfortable communicating with business sponsors and technical counterparts. You will also receive evolving requirements from clients during delivery and work with the Project Manager to prioritise and re-plan accordingly.. PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT At both Manager and Senior Manager level, Solution Architects are expected to broaden their platform knowledge beyond their primary specialism, contributing to Alpha's multi-platform EPM capability. Contributions to internal knowledge management, methodology development, and team development are an active expectation of the role.   REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS * University degree or equivalent professional qualification * Anaplan Anaplan Solution Architect Certified and/or Pigment Pro Certified  * Strong consulting background, or 2-4 years of managing Anaplan/Pigment platforms in internal Finance teams * Demonstrable experience in requirements gathering, documentation, and scoping across complex programmes * Desired: Financial modelling experience in Private Markets, Asset Management or Insurance. TECHNICAL SKILLS * Deep knowledge of Anaplan and/or Pigment, including advanced concepts, model design best practices, and integration design patterns * Strong Excel modelling background; familiarity with broader EPM and finance systems is advantageous * Proficiency in process mapping tools such as Visio or LucidChart * Experience with JIRA or equivalent agile project tooling for user story and backlog management * Competency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Word, for client-facing deliverables CONSULTING AND CLIENT SKILLS * Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to both business and technology audiences * Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with attention to detail and the ability to quickly grasp complex, cross-functional requirements * Track record of managing client relationships and delivering under pressure * Ability to interact effectively with vendors and partners to gather technical information critical to project scope and execution PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES * Self-motivated, proactive, and organised in a fast-paced consulting environment * Able to prioritise workload and manage competing expectations across multiple stakeholders * Genuine interest in Financial Services, Private Markets, and the technology landscape underpinning these sectors * Appetite to grow knowledge across Alpha's broader EPM platform portfolio * Flexibility for working on client site in London.   If you’re looking to make an impact, join Alpha Alternatives for a high-flying career helping transform the planning processes for the alternative investment industry. Please note, we are not accepting agency submissions for this role at this time.