Senior Consultant

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.   What we offer: Allowing our people to share our growth journey is a highly valued component of the business and here are a few ways that we do this: * Key role in pioneering our German location's establishment and growth * Competitive base salary * Annual profit share derived from a percentage of AWM Europe's EBITDA, relative to your base salary * Comprehensive benefits: Lunch allowances, corporate pension, travel insurance and mobile phone * Supportive, social and collaborative environment * Comprehensive training and development programmes (CAPM, CFA, CAIA and more) * 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   Key Responsibilities: Based in Germany (with potential travel within Europe), 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: * Investments and Portfolio Management * Operations & Outsourcing * Client & Digital Transformation * Regulatory, Compliance & Risk * Data and Artificial Intelligence * ESG & Responsible Investment * Operational Benchmarking * M&A Pre-Deal & Integration We offer you the opportunity to embark on an exciting career: * Planning and implementation of national and international consulting projects around asset and wealth management * Developing strategies and driving high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget * Monitoring progress, managing risks and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress of the project and expected outcomes to ensure client efficiency * Developing and maintaining 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 * Active participation in the setup and development of the German location * Proactive involvement / support or management of one or more internal business areas * Keeping up with current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business * Participating in the development of the firm's practices and commercial development Role Requirements (Skills, Experience and Qualifications): * 8+ years of consulting experience, ideally gained at top financial institutions or consultancy firms * 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 clients, colleagues, and junior team members * A strong ability to work in a team, professional motivation and initiative to be able to take on a lot of responsibility right from the start * Strong academic background * Fluency in English and German is required, other languages are a plus * Willingness to travel within Germany as well as internationally * Bonus: Continuing education in the form of relevant certifications (e.g. PMP, CAPM, CAIA, CFA, Prince2, Lean Six Sigma) Embrace the chance to drive innovation in the asset and wealth management industry with Alpha FMC. Our interview process includes competency-based evaluations, a case study analysis, and a final round with our Directors.   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. --- 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

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting (Alpha FMC) is the leading global consultancy to the asset and wealth management industry. We are a boutique management consulting firm that offers the world’s top asset and wealth managers a competitive edge through our expertise and industry insight. Our team is of a uniquely high calibre and by focusing on asset and wealth management alone we build deep knowledge and experience within our industry. We work with a blue-chip client base, including 80% of the top 50 global asset management firms, and work with over 660 clients across the globe. We have our headquarters located in the United Kingdom and offices in France as well as other major European financial centres (Luxembourg, Switzerland, Netherlands, Germany) and globally across United States, Canada and Asia-Pacific.   Following a hugely successful AIM listing where Alpha listed with a market cap of £160m in 2017, the company enjoyed further substantial growth before selling to one of the world's leading quoted private asset growth investors (Bridgepoint) for £626m in August 2024. As such, we are now at a critical turning point in our growth. We are looking to grow the company across all levels. Pivotal to our success in this, we will be assembling the next generation of leaders, responsible for growing, elevating our market position further and nurturing the junior talent through the business. At Alpha, we pride ourselves in fostering a meritocratic environment perfect for building a career and meeting great people, as well as a rewarding place to work   Role Responsibilities: Based in Switzerland, 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 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 German and English is required * Eligible to work in Switzerland   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. * 27 days’ holiday additional to public holidays * Pension scheme including cover for disability and death benefits  * Accident and illness insurance * Laptop and mobile phone * Comprehensive training and development programmes      We are a highly collaborative and supportive team and enjoy socialising together. At Alpha we are committed to employing individuals from all backgrounds, that reflects the multi-cultural society we live in. We pride ourselves on operating an inclusive working environment and providing the best people to meet our client’s expectations of service.   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.   Next steps: 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 Europe Directors.

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 1,540 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.   Roles and Responsibilities As a Senior Consultant, you will be based in Copenhagen as part of our European team that is assisting Asset and Wealth Management institutions in optimising their Operating Models, by supporting them in Target Operating Model definitions, vendor selections and implementation or optimisation of solutions. You may be supporting a workstream within a larger program or helping to drive projects and produce deliverables for smaller projects alongside a team of other Alpha resources. Over the course of each project, you will collect and analyse data, prepare and test hypotheses, and present recommendations to the client to solve their unique business challenge. You’ll be playing a proactive role in driving our programs forward and engaging directly with clients to solve their business challenges. As a Senior Consultant, you will be responsible for: * Collaborate closely with client stakeholders to understand their unique challenges and objectives and develop tailored solutions to address them. * Develop a deep understanding of the industry and the eco system, and contribute to all aspects of implementation projects. * Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building strong relationships and delivering value-added insights and recommendations. * Act as a business analyst, working closely with clients to understand their unique requirements and challenges, and analyze business processes, identify pain points, and propose solutions supported by the leading applications available for the client base and help translate business needs into robust solutions. * Facilitate workshops with client teams to gather requirements, discuss best practices, and align on implementation strategies. * Stay informed about financial markets, industry trends, and regulatory changes.   Qualifications * Masters's degree in Economics, Mathematics or Finance. * Experience with working in projects. * Knowledge of risk management & models (e.g. Historical VaR, Parametric VaR) and the investment management business and processes.  * Minimum of two years of consulting experience working for a leading firm. * First-class communication, presentation and problem-solving skills. * Excellent English skills written and verbal. As we operate internationally other languages is a preference. * Good project management methodology skills, as well as good competencies in PowerPoint. * Focus on team achievement, not just individual goals. * Willingness to travel.   Benefits * Employee contributed pension scheme * Health insurance via Veliv * Home working allowance upon joining * Mobile phone allowance  * Employee assistance programme * 5 days Feriefridage * Hybrid working model     Next steps: If this sounds like this role is ideal for you, apply today 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 Alpha Europe Partners.   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. --- 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.