Anaplan Solution Architect

Reports to: Senior Manager – Emerging Applications Portfolio

Department: Markets Technology

Role Overview

The Anaplan Solution Architect is responsible for defining and delivering the strategic architecture and model design for Aztec’s Anaplan platform. You will lead the design and governance of complex fund-modelling solutions including waterfalls, carried interest, and portfolio forecasting models. This role plays a critical part in ensuring data integrity, scalability, and standardisation across Aztec’s modelling landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Configuration & Support

Lead the design of multi-jurisdictional Anaplan models, ensuring performance, reusability, and governance

Define modelling standards, calculation frameworks, and design conventions

Own and manage the Anaplan ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) process across dev, test, and production

Translate business logic into efficient model architecture aligned with the Waterfall CoE

Integration & Data Strategy

Architect integrations between Anaplan, eFront, Databricks, and Workiva, ensuring consistent data lineage

Define data schemas, mapping frameworks, and reconciliation processes

Collaborate with the Data Platform and Integration teams to optimise pipelines and ensure auditability

Leadership & Governance

Mentor model builders and support specialists, driving best practices and knowledge sharing

Act as the primary platform liaison between business sponsors and technology delivery

Manage vendor relationships, ensuring roadmap alignment and SLA compliance

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

6+ years’ experience designing and managing Anaplan or comparable modelling solutions

Deep understanding of private-markets fund structures and carried-interest logic

Expertise in model optimisation, performance tuning, and governance

Strong collaboration, leadership, and documentation skills

Desirable:

Master Anaplanner or Solution Architect certification

Experience with Azure Data Factory, MuleSoft, or other integration tools

Familiarity with downstream reporting platforms such as Workiva or Power BI

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field

6+ years in technology or modelling roles within financial services or fund administration

Career Development & Opportunity

This is a senior role offering direct progression to Associate Director – Modelling Platforms or Product Owner – Waterfall & Carry Analytics, shaping Aztec’s next generation of financial automation and client analytics.