Implementation Lead - Innovation Success (H/F)

Ivalua

Procurement Lead - Functional Expert (H/F) Massy - France Founded in 2000, Ivalua is a global leader in cloud-based spend management solutions. OUR COMPANY At Ivalua, we are a global community of experts who believe that digital transformation makes supply chains more sustainable and resilient, while improving supplier collaboration. We achieve this through our cloud spend management platform, which enables hundreds of major brands to manage their spend and suppliers while optimizing profitability, enhancing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance, reducing risk, and improving productivity. Driven by our passions and fueled by our shared ambitions, we empower ourselves to take on challenges and create impactful experiences for our customers and partner ecosystem, all while giving purpose to our teams. Learn more at  LinkedIn www.ivalua.com. Follow us on  LinkedIn    THE OPPORTUNITY Context: The Innovation Success department aims to implement and ensure the success of our product innovations through close collaboration with our internal R&D department and our external customers. This allows us to offer proactive optimization of our products and solutions. We thrive in a culture of teamwork, dynamism, and enthusiasm, and we strive for excellence in everything we do. We are developing a new generation of AI-powered procurement technology products. Leveraging agentic AI and our Intelligent Virtual Assistant (IVA), we enable organizations to automate complex workflows and help teams shift from manual, tactical execution to strategic value creation. The Role: As a Procurement Lead - Functional Expert, you will collaborate closely with clients, partners, and the product team to map complex procurement workflows, optimize functional solutions, and drive continuous improvement. Your functional expertise will be instrumental in strengthening our clients' spend management strategies and ensuring their long-term success.   WHAT YOU WILL DO WITH US * Lead end-to-end implementations of various functional processes (Procure-to-Pay, Source-to-Contract, Supplier Relationship Management) through to go-live. * Deploy our agentic AI solutions by leveraging your solid procurement domain expertise and natural language processing (prompting and functional logic) to adapt AI behaviors to the client's specific business context. * Actively work with the Solution Architect during the design phase by sharing best practices with the client or partner, conducting product demonstrations, performing fit-gap analyses, and taking full functional responsibility for the design document. * Collaborate closely alongside solution architects to demonstrate product value and share best practices with the client or partner. * Support partners during implementation by providing design feedback and conducting configuration reviews during deployments. * Oversee and contribute to the delivery and deployment plan, ultimately ensuring successful go-lives. * Configure the solution and coordinate efforts with other team members to ensure project milestones are met. * Integrate customer feedback to evaluate and improve product features. * Provide PMO (Project Management Office) support and assist with change management initiatives to drive end-user adoption. YOUR PROFILE Skills & Experience * Master’s degree (Bac +5) in procurement, business/management, supply chain management, or a related field. * 5+ years of functional experience in procurement, SRM (Supplier Relationship Management), and supply chain. * Prior experience in software and SaaS (Software as a Service) implementation projects is a plus. * Proven experience in driving digital transformation via leading cloud procurement platforms, with a strong ability to leverage natural language to drive AI/automation tools. * Experience in managing client & partner relationships, facilitating workshops, and acting as a "Trusted Advisor". * Strong functional knowledge of the Source-to-Pay (S2P) cycle, combined with excellent project management skills. * Relevant certifications in procurement or project management (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, PMP) are highly desirable. Soft Skills * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire clients during workshops and build strong, collaborative partnerships. * Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment, collaborating closely with clients and partners. * Autonomous, results-oriented, proactive, and flexible. * Ability to coach and mentor peers on procurement and spend management processes. * Excellent command of English.   Note: Business travel is required for this position, approximately 25%.   WHAT HAPPENS NEXT If your application matches the desired skills for this role, our recruitment team will contact you to schedule an initial phone screening. Take one step closer to achieving your goals – apply today! A dedicated recruiter will guide you through every step of the recruitment process. We are here to support you! Our recruitment process is designed to assess your skills through a series of personalized interviews with our teams. Interviews will take place virtually and in person at our offices. What You Will Find at Ivalua * A "Hybrid" working model (3 days on-site, 2 days remote). * A team driven by the desire to push the boundaries of product and technological innovation. * A constantly growing, private company. * A stable and profitable business environment. * The opportunity to gather weekly for a company-provided team meal. * Growth by pursuing your goals within a powerful team spirit that fosters creativity and productivity. * Unlock your professional potential through our training and career development program. * Join a dynamic, international team of experts who are passionate about their work and guided by a shared vision. * Experience an inclusive work environment open to diversity, where your contribution will be appreciated and valued. * Take part in numerous company-organized events (sports competitions, music events, and team building). * Highly rated by its employees, Ivalua was recognized by Comparably (https://www.comparably.com/companies/ivalua).         Driven by our differences – Your energy is our strength! United by our values, we celebrate diversity and equity in all its dimensions to build an inclusive work environment. To help our customers make their supply chains more efficient, sustainable, and resilient, we rely on our international teams with diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We believe in equal opportunity and diversity as drivers of innovation, fostering an inclusive spirit, a productive and enjoyable work environment, and fulfilling career prospects for all Ivaluans. Explore Ivalua's culture – watch this video to learn more!   #LI-TR1 #LI-HYBRID

Alpha FMC

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.  Role Overview  This is a strategic hire for our hedge fund and private credit capability. You will serve as a primary subject matter expert across hedge fund and private credit technology, operations, and administrator relationships, owning client delivery, shaping our methodology, and building the internal knowledge base that scales the practice. This is not a support role: you will lead engagements, work directly with COOs, CFOs, and operations leadership at hedge fund and private credit clients, and represent Alpha's point of view in competitive situations.  Responsibilities  * Lead end-to-end advisory engagements for hedge fund and private credit clients spanning system selection, implementation, and operating model transformation  * Serve as the primary delivery owner on Geneva implementations, upgrades, and integration workstreams, from discovery through go-live  * Advise clients on middle- and back-office operating model design including NAV production, shadow accounting, prime brokerage reconciliation, and investor reporting  * Evaluate and advise on technology ecosystems including order management, treasury, portfolio accounting, and data infrastructure  * Drive business development activity including proposal development, client presentations, and expansion of existing relationships  * Further establish Alpha's hedge fund and credit accounting practice infrastructure: reusable methodology, tool kits, proposal templates, and a bench of junior talent  * Collaborate with our private equity and credit practices to develop cross-platform service offerings for multi-strategy and hybrid fund structures  Qualifications  Required  * 10+ years of experience in hedge fund and/or credit operations, fund administration, or hedge fund-focused management consulting  * Deep hands-on expertise implementing or supporting SS&C Advent Geneva including chart of accounts design, workflow configuration, reconciliation setup, and reporting build-out  * Strong command of hedge fund middle- and back-office operations: trade lifecycle, prime brokerage, NAV production, shadow accounting, and multi-asset class accounting  * Demonstrated ability to own client relationships and lead engagements independently, not just execute under direction  * Fluency in hedge fund technology landscape including OMS/EMS platforms, treasury systems, data warehousing, and investor portal solutions  * Experience working at or with leading hedge fund administrators or prime brokerage operations teams  Strongly Preferred  * Experience with additional platforms: EZE, Finbourne, Arcesium, WSO, Allvue, Broadridge, Clearwater, Bloomberg AIM, Enfusion, Flextrade. or comparable alternatives  * Prior consulting or advisory experience - able to structure problems, build deliverables, and present to senior stakeholders  * Exposure to complex fund structures: multi-strat, credit, quant, or hybrid PE/HF vehicles  * CPA, CFA, CAIA, or other relevant industry credentials a plus  Compensation and Benefits  * Learning and development: Vast opportunities for self-development, including unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning  * Flexible working: Work-life balance with a 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 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 $162,000 - $210,000 USD, subject to change based on salary benchmarking. In addition to this salary, candidates will be eligible for a performance-based bonus.  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 fairly 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.

Qube Research & Technologies

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped QRT’s collaborative mindset which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors. Your future role within QRT * Your core objective is to create high quality predictive signals. * By leveraging access to large and diversified datasets you will identify statistical patterns and opportunities. * Share and discuss research results, methodology, data sets and processes with other researchers. * Implement the signals and the relevant datasets within the global execution platform. * Monitor signal behaviour and model performance over time. * You would lead the full strategy research cycle from signal generation to implementation. Your present skillset * Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as data science, statistics, mathematics, physics or engineering. * Strong knowledge in statistics, machine learning, NLP or AI techniques is a plus. * Capacity to multi-task in a fast paced environment while keeping strong attention to detail. * Coding skills required in at least one leading programing language (Python, R, Matlab and /or C++, C#). * Experience in exploring large datasets across multiple time frames is a plus. * Intellectual curiosity to explore new data sets, solve complex problems, drive innovative processes and connect the dots between multiple fields. * Capacity to work with autonomy within a collegial and collaborative environment. * Strong capacity to communicate with technologists, data scientists and traders across the globe. * Proven track record in delivering successful systematic strategies. QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.