Enterprise IT Solution Architect (Enterprise Bloomberg)

Location: London

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time, Hybrid

*** Please note, experience with Bloomberg AIM and PORT is essential for this role. ***

MS AIML is seeking an enterprise IT architect with extensive experience of Bloomberg Enterprise, which will be implemented as part of an exciting transformation programme.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing solutions using various modules of Bloomberg Enterprise for asset management firms and will provide expert guidance to stakeholders from across the business, ranging from the portfolio management team through to the middle office, and various third-party partners.  

This role will report into the Head of Data and Technology and will drive improvements in solution design and the quality of internal development.   This will be achieved by advancing the design authority and by setting up frameworks and standards for the development team to follow.     

The work will be wide-ranging from hands-on setup activity, through to guiding business teams to embed the system and support model.   Senior stakeholder management will be needed to progress business cases and get buy-in to the IT roadmap.

MS AIML is the regulated investment management company of the MS Amlin brand (MSA). MSA is wholly owned by the MS&AD Group.

The investment clients of MS AIML include MSA companies and others in the wider MS&AD group. 

About The Job

What you’ll spend your time doing:
 

• Lead the design of technology solutions that align with the MS AIML business and IT strategy.
  • Collaborate with the heads of functions and IT teams to ensure proposed solution designs meet business needs and objectives.
  • Present compelling business cases to influence stakeholders or ExCo when funding is required.
  • Lead the evaluation and selection of enterprise solutions, including new technologies such as AI.
  • Work with the first line of defence to identify solutions to improve operational resilience.

• Support the Head of Data and Technology to build a multi-year roadmap to deliver the IT strategy
  • Challenge the IT strategy and assist with further development.
  • Communicate the roadmap and ensure buy-in from ExCo.

• Advocate innovation and new technology
  • Identify opportunities to exploit new technologies, such as AI, and build business cases for funding.
  • Build frameworks to introduce new technology whilst minimising risk.
  • Communicate industry trends and review roadmap to ensure alignment.
  • Encourage teams to increase ambition and think outside the box.

• Set standards and guidelines
  • Work with the Development Manager to define frameworks and standards for internal development.
  • Advise on best practice to development and support teams.
  • Define standards and expectations for technical documentation.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the transformation programme
  • Ensure business adopt the Bloomberg application, rather than adapt it.
  • Partner with Bloomberg technical teams to ensure MS AIML benefits from the best workflows / options within the Bloomberg application.
  • Provide oversight and technical guidance over the integration of Bloomberg with the MS AIML data warehouse.
  • Assist the IT support team with the development of the support model.
  • Act as a liaison between the Bloomberg implementation team and internal IT teams.

• Partner with outsourced service providers (for example, IT infrastructure, procurement and investment operations)
  • Challenge IT elements of service providers in quarterly oversight meetings
  • Build relationships that prioritise transparency and collaboration

You’re going to enjoy this job if you also…

• Are passionate about automation and the benefits of Bloomberg Enterprise
• Have creative problem-solving skills that lead to simple solutions
• Love building effective relationships
• Have a positive, optimistic outlook
• Like to work in an agile and flexible way

What skills, experience of qualifications would be beneficial:

• Implementation experience with Bloomberg Enterprise
• Good understanding of Bloomberg Data Licence
• High-level understanding of regulatory reporting (EMIR, MIFID, SFDR) and associated tools
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience with data warehouses and associated tools (Microsoft SSMS)
• Experience