Senior Manager

Alpha FMC

About Alpha FMC Alpha Financial Markets Consulting (Alpha) is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. Founded in 2003, we have worked for over 20 years to bring together specialist, sector-focused strategy, management consulting and technology expertise to support the entire client transformation lifecycle. Having partnered with more than 1,200 clients worldwide across the asset and wealth management, alternatives and insurance industries, Alpha is truly a trusted advisor for complex change programmes. We now have over 1,180 consultants working with clients across North America, the UK, Europe, Middle East and APAC. In 2024, in recognition of our successful track record and strong growth prospects, Alpha was acquired by Bridgepoint, one of the world's leading quoted private asset growth investors. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are delighted that many of our team have built long and fulfilling careers with us, many staying over a decade. We believe this is because Alpha offers a genuinely rewarding place to work: a meritocratic environment where your career can flourish, and a welcoming culture where you can be yourself, connect with others and thrive. As we look to the future, we’re excited to be looking for new Alpha colleagues - individuals who are collaborative, innovative and ambitious. We hope you will join us and help shape the next chapter of our growth journey.   Why join Alpha? * Established yet entrepreneurial – with over 20 years of success and a proven record on the London Stock Exchange, Alpha offers the stability of an established consultancy with the energy of a fast-growth business. * Backed by Bridgepoint – as part of one of the world’s leading growth investors, Alpha benefits from strategic investment that fuels innovation, expansion and new offerings – creating even more opportunity for our people. * Exposure to senior leadership – whether you are in an internal or a client facing role, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from the best of the best – high performers at the top of their game. * Learning and growth opportunities – we run tailored training to help you be successful, provide you excellent mentorship, and offer up to 5 days paid training time per year. Perhaps the best training though is the experience on the job – as everyone at Alpha has high responsibility and autonomy, you can develop your skillsets quickly. * Performance-driven culture with real impact – advancement at Alpha is based on impact and capability, not tenure or quotas. You’ll have autonomy and see the tangible difference your ideas and decisions make.   Role Responsibilities: Based in France, you will carry out consulting engagements or manage projects for prestigious clients, leaders in Asset Management (Asset Managers, Private Banks, Investor Services Providers) in areas including: * Strategy * M&A Integration * Review of Operating Models * Evolution of Organisations * Digital Transformation * Operational Benchmarking * Change Management   We offer you the opportunity to embark on an exciting career: * Delivering interesting assignments in an international environment (international assignments and teams, possibility of exchanges with other offices of the group) * Working with high potential employees in a dynamic environment * Putting your ideas into practice alongside the team and on client projects * Taking ownership early on in your career – including possible ownership of deliverables or work streams within a project * Developing know-how recognised by the major players in the financial industry and participation in the growth of the leader in Asset Management consulting * Staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business * You will also participate in the development of the firm's practices (such as Operations or Investments) and various business management areas (e.g.: Marketing or Recruitment)   Role Requirements (Skills, Experience and Qualifications): * At least 2-4 years of proven experience in the consulting or projects gained within a leading financial institution or consulting firm * Significant experience within ‘blue-chip’ Financial Services organisations, preferably Asset or Wealth Managers * Experience of projects engaged on Target Operating Model, business processes and/or IT solutions in some of the following areas: Distribution, CRM, Portfolio management & Risk management, Middle & Back Office processes and outsourcing * An understanding of market trends, drivers and outlook of the Asset and Wealth Management market * First-class communication, presentation and problem-solving skills with an excellent command of Microsoft Office * Basic knowledge of client relationship development and business development, for example writing proposals for new projects * Stakeholder management and influencing skills – with both clients and colleagues * Superb interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor, coach, and lead junior team members * Focus on team achievement, not just individual goals * Strong academic background from a top-ranking business school or engineering school * Fluency in French and English is required (C1+ level) * Eligible to work in France   Sharing Success: Allowing our people to share in our growth journey is a highly valued component of the business and here are a few ways that we do this: * Competitive base salary * Share of the profits of the business as a % of base salary: Each year the company distributes among its staff up to 30% of the profits measured through EBITDA. * 25 working days of paid leave + 2 days off, 27 days in total * Lunch vouchers (10€) * Life insurance and travel insurance * Laptop and mobile phone * Supportive, social and collaborative environment * Comprehensive training and development programmes (CAPM, Prince 2, CFA…) * Fantastic opportunity to be more entrepreneurial in a growing market with a reputable company brand * An opportunity to make a significant contribution to Alpha value propositions, and to build and grow your own network within the Asset and Wealth Management industry   Your Wellbeing: Ensuring that we prioritise the wellbeing and care of everyone is paramount. To support this, we have an established mentoring and employee oversight framework across all global locations and levels. At the same time, we continue to invest in our comprehensive training and development programme that builds confidence, consulting skills and industry content.   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.   Next steps: If this sounds like one of the proposed roles are ideal for you, apply today to a grade chosen based on your qualifications! If successful, you will have the opportunity to meet various team members during our recruitment process which typically include a Competency style interview, a Case Study interview, and a Final Round interview with one of our French Partners. --- Please be aware that we may hold information for up to 3 years from the close of the recruitment process to allow us to review your suitability for current and future job opportunities with Alpha, your data may also be shared with relevant third party providers as and when required as part of the assessment process. Full details around what data we hold, why we hold it and for how long are available in our recruitment privacy statement (https://alphafmc.com/privacy-policy/). If you have any questions, or would like us to delete your data, please contact us by email at privacy@alphafmc.com.

Alpha FMC

About Alpha FMC Alpha Financial Markets Consulting (Alpha) is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. Founded in 2003, we have worked for over 20 years to bring together specialist, sector-focused strategy, management consulting and technology expertise to support the entire client transformation lifecycle. Having partnered with more than 1,200 clients worldwide across the asset and wealth management, alternatives and insurance industries, Alpha is truly a trusted advisor for complex change programmes. We now have over 1,180 consultants working with clients across North America, the UK, Europe, Middle East and APAC. In 2024, in recognition of our successful track record and strong growth prospects, Alpha was acquired by Bridgepoint, one of the world's leading quoted private asset growth investors. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are delighted that many of our team have built long and fulfilling careers with us, many staying over a decade. We believe this is because Alpha offers a genuinely rewarding place to work: a meritocratic environment where your career can flourish, and a welcoming culture where you can be yourself, connect with others and thrive. As we look to the future, we’re excited to be looking for new Alpha colleagues - individuals who are collaborative, innovative and ambitious. We hope you will join us and help shape the next chapter of our growth journey.   Why join Alpha? * Established yet entrepreneurial – with over 20 years of success and a proven record on the London Stock Exchange, Alpha offers the stability of an established consultancy with the energy of a fast-growth business. * Backed by Bridgepoint – as part of one of the world’s leading growth investors, Alpha benefits from strategic investment that fuels innovation, expansion and new offerings – creating even more opportunity for our people. * Exposure to senior leadership – whether you are in an internal or a client facing role, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from the best of the best – high performers at the top of their game. * Learning and growth opportunities – we run tailored training to help you be successful, provide you excellent mentorship, and offer up to 5 days paid training time per year. Perhaps the best training though is the experience on the job – as everyone at Alpha has high responsibility and autonomy, you can develop your skillsets quickly. * Performance-driven culture with real impact – advancement at Alpha is based on impact and capability, not tenure or quotas. You’ll have autonomy and see the tangible difference your ideas and decisions make.   Role Responsibilities: Based in France, you will carry out consulting engagements or manage projects for prestigious clients, leaders in Asset Management (Asset Managers, Private Banks, Investor Services Providers) in areas including: * Strategy * M&A Integration * Review of Operating Models * Evolution of Organisations * Digital Transformation * Operational Benchmarking * Change Management   We offer you the opportunity to embark on an exciting career: * Delivering interesting assignments in an international environment (international assignments and teams, possibility of exchanges with other offices of the group) * Working with high potential employees in a dynamic environment * Developing strategies and driving high-quality work products within expected timeframes on budget * Monitoring progress, managing risks and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress of project and expected outcomes to ensure client efficiency * Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networks * Developing know-how recognised by the major players in the financial industry and participation in the growth of the leader in Asset Management consulting * Staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business * You will also participate in the development of the firm's practices (such as Operations or Investments), various business management areas (e.g.: Marketing or Recruitment) and commercial development. Role Requirements (Skills, Experience and Qualifications): * A minimum of 5+ years proven experience in consulting or projects, gained within a leading financial institution or consulting firm * Experience of projects engaged on Target Operating Model, business processes * and/or IT solutions in some of the following areas: Distribution, CRM, Portfolio * management & Risk management, Middle & Back Office processes and outsourcing * An understanding of market trends, drivers and outlook of the Asset and Wealth Management market * First-class communication, presentation and problem-solving skills with an excellent command of Microsoft Office * Proven track record in client relationship development. This should include examples of client account support/management and preferably geared towards supporting business development/sales initiatives * Stakeholder management and influencing skills – with both clients, colleagues and junior team members * Focus on team achievement, not just individual goals * Strong academic background from a top-ranking business school or engineering school * Fluency in French and English is required (at C1+ level) * Eligible to work in France Sharing Success: Allowing our people to share in our growth journey is a highly valued component of the business and here are a few ways that we do this: * Competitive base salary * Share of the profits of the business as a % of base salary: Each year the company distributes among its staff up to 30% of the profits measured through EBITDA. * 25 working days of paid leave + 4 days off, 29 days in total * Lunch vouchers (10€) * Life insurance and travel insurance * Laptop and mobile phone * Supportive, social and collaborative environment * Comprehensive training and development programmes (CAPM, Prince 2, CFA…) * Fantastic opportunity to be more entrepreneurial in a growing market with a reputable company brand * An opportunity to make a significant contribution to Alpha value propositions, and to build and grow your own network within the Asset and Wealth Management industry   Your Wellbeing: Ensuring that we prioritise the wellbeing and care of everyone is paramount. To support this, we have an established mentoring and employee oversight framework across all global locations and levels. At the same time, we continue to invest in our comprehensive training and development programme that builds confidence, consulting skills and industry content.   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.   Next steps: If this sounds like one of the proposed roles are ideal for you, apply today to a grade chosen based on your qualifications! If successful, you will have the opportunity to meet various team members during our recruitment process which typically include a Competency style interview, a Case Study interview, and a Final Round interview with one of our French Directors. --- Please be aware that we may hold information for up to 3 years from the close of the recruitment process to allow us to review your suitability for current and future job opportunities with Alpha, your data may also be shared with relevant third party providers as and when required as part of the assessment process. Full details around what data we hold, why we hold it and for how long are available in our recruitment privacy statement (https://alphafmc.com/privacy-policy/). If you have any questions, or would like us to delete your data, please contact us by email at privacy@alphafmc.com.

Alpha FMC

About Alpha Group Alpha Group is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. Founded in 2003, Alpha has spent over 20 years bringing together specialist, sector-focused strategy, management consulting, and technology expertise to support the entire client transformation lifecycle. Having partnered with more than 1,200 clients worldwide across the asset and wealth management, alternatives, and insurance industries, Alpha is a trusted advisor for complex change programs. We now have over 1,180 consultants working with clients across North America, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC. In 2024, in recognition of our successful track record and strong growth prospects, Alpha was acquired by Bridgepoint, one of the world's leading quoted private asset growth investors. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Many of our team have built long and fulfilling careers with us, often staying for over a decade. Alpha offers a genuinely rewarding place to work: a meritocratic environment where your career can flourish, and a welcoming culture where you can be yourself, connect with others, and thrive. As we look to the future, we’re excited to be looking for new Alpha colleagues—individuals who are collaborative, innovative, and ambitious. We hope you will join us and help shape the next chapter of our growth journey. Why join Alpha? * Established yet entrepreneurial – with over 20 years of success and a proven record on the London Stock Exchange, Alpha offers the stability of an established consultancy with the energy of a fast-growth business. * Backed by Bridgepoint – as part of one of the world’s leading growth investors, Alpha benefits from strategic investment that fuels innovation, expansion and new offerings – creating even more opportunity for our people. * Exposure to senior leadership – whether you are in an internal or a client-facing role, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from the best of the best – high performers at the top of their game. * Learning and growth opportunities – we run tailored training to help you be successful, provide you excellent mentorship, and offer up to 5 days paid training time per year. Perhaps the best training though is the experience on the job – as everyone at Alpha has high responsibility and autonomy, you can develop your skillsets quickly. * Performance-driven culture with real impact – advancement at Alpha is based on impact and capability, not tenure or quotas. You’ll have autonomy and see the tangible difference your ideas and decisions make. About the Role At Alpha, you will be pivotal in leading engagements to identify and implement solutions for a range of issues facing asset and wealth managers. Over the course of each project, you will collect and analyze data, prepare and test hypotheses, and present recommendations to the client to solve their unique business & technology challenges.  As a Senior Manager, you will be responsible for:  * Managing project execution and a team of consultants ensuring the successful delivery of client engagements, including planning the day-to-day work of the team, facilitating client interviews and workshops, structuring client deliverables and ensuring Alpha’s standards for quality are met  * Creating a culture of continuous learning for the team and clients, and actively mentoring team members to develop their skillset as they progress in their careers    * Supporting Alpha FMC’s business development by driving the creation of client proposals, authoring thought leadership, and maintaining strong relationships with past and prospective clients   * Contributing to the wider Alpha community by making innovative and proactive contributions to one or more of Alpha’s business management or practice areas  * Maintaining a broad understanding of the challenges facing the Asset & Wealth Management Industry and acting as an expert in a least one area in demand by clients   Experience & Skills We want to hear from people with: * At least 7 years of proven Asset and/or Wealth Management consulting experience, either from a recognized consulting firm or through an in-house strategy, transformation, or program management role within an Asset or Wealth Management organization. * Deep understanding of the Asset and/or Wealth Management value chain, spanning multiple client segments, investment products, and operating models. * Demonstrated success leading complex programs across the full lifecycle from operating model design, business case development, and vendor evaluation/selection through to implementation and transformation delivery. Experience in specialized domains such as Trading, Risk, Research, Investment Operations, or Performance/Attribution is highly valued. * Outstanding presentation, facilitation, and storytelling skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and drive consensus among diverse stakeholders from senior executives and investment leaders to operations and technology teams. Must be comfortable leading executive-level workshops, steering committees, and program forums. * Proven track record in client relationship development and business growth, including leading or supporting business development efforts, contributing to proposals and thought leadership, and helping to expand the firm’s Investment Practice footprint across both existing and new clients. * Excellent consulting and analytical problem-solving skills, including familiarity with structured consulting frameworks, quantitative modeling, and hypothesis-driven methodologies. Ability to synthesize complex issues into clear, compelling narratives supported by high-quality deliverables. * Strong understanding of investment products and asset classes, including Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, and Alternatives, with the ability to translate investment and business needs into operating and technology design requirements. * Knowledge of leading industry platforms and data ecosystems, such as BlackRock Aladdin, SimCorp Dimension, Charles River/State Street Alpha Data Platform, Bloomberg AIM, FactSet, MSCI, and other specialized tools supporting the investment lifecycle. * Understanding of enterprise platform workflows and integration points across order management, risk, performance, reference data, client reporting, and data governance domains. * Proven delivery experience, ideally having served as a Program or Workstream Lead on complex, multi-phase change initiatives. Ability to operate fluidly between business and technology, distilling requirements and bridging communication across both sides. * Advanced proficiency in critical consulting tools, including Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and other analytical and visualization tools used for business case modeling, data analysis, and executive-level reporting. * Intellectual curiosity and creativity, with the ability to think strategically about emerging trends, digital innovation, and evolving front-to-back operating models. * Proven ability to mentor, coach, and develop team members, fostering collaboration and collective success. * Flexibility to travel, depending on client and engagement needs. Compensation and Perks:  * Competitive salary with annual profit-sharing opportunity  * 401k/RRSP matching  * 25 days of annual paid time off   * Supplemented medical, dental and vision coverage  * Reimbursement for commuting, mobile phone, and home internet expenses  * North America team-wide training and retreats  * Sponsorship towards professional certifications / training supported with 5 days of paid training time.    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.