Senior Consultant – Brüssler Büro (Tech und/oder Defence Fokus) (m/f/x)

Associate – Brüssler Büro (m/w/x)

Christ & Company

ÜBER DIE POSITION Wir bauen eine der führenden strategischen Beratungsplattformen Europas auf, die tiefgehende Expertise in Public Affairs und Kommunikation mit einem hochrangigen Zugang zu europäischen und internationalen Entscheidungsprozessen verbindet. Mit Hauptsitz in Berlin eröffnen wir aktuell ein Büro in Brüssel, um Mandanten bei der Zusammenarbeit mit EU-Institutionen, der NATO sowie dem weiteren Brüsseler Umfeld zu begleiten. Im Rahmen dieses neuen Brüsseler Set-ups werden Sie Teil eines wachsenden Beratungsteams an der Schnittstelle von Politik, Wirtschaft und strategischer Kommunikation. Die Rolle bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, den Aufbau unserer Präsenz in Brüssel von Beginn an mitzugestalten, eng mit erfahrenen Senior Advisors zusammenzuarbeiten und unsere Mandanten dabei zu unterstützen, sich in komplexen europäischen und internationalen Policy-Umfeldern in den Bereichen Public Affairs, Kommunikation und Geostrategie zu orientieren. IHRE AUFGABEN * Koordination des laufenden Betriebs des Brüsseler Büros, einschließlich Office Management und Abstimmung mit externen Dienstleistern * Unterstützung beim Aufbau unseres Netzwerks sowie inhaltliche und organisatorische Begleitung von Meetings, Veranstaltungen und Reisen, auch mit hochrangigen Entscheidungsträgern u. a. aus den Bereichen Technologie, Verteidigung, Energie und Finanzen * Mitwirkung bei Briefings, Dokumentenerstellung und Recherchen zu relevanten Themenfeldern, etwa Technologiesouveränität, europäischer Verteidigungsmarkt und weitere Policy-Bereiche * Unterstützung in der Abstimmung mit dem Berliner Hauptsitz sowie den weiteren Einheiten der Gruppe * Pflege interner Systeme, Ablagen und Kontaktdatenbanken sowie Sicherstellung strukturierter und aktueller Prozesse * Unterstützung bei Research, Monitoring sowie der Erstellung von Briefings und Präsentationen für Mandate IHR PROFIL * Ein abgeschlossenes Bachelorstudium, idealerweise ergänzt durch einen Masterabschluss oder eine vergleichbare Qualifikation * Erste praktische Erfahrung durch Praktika oder Werkstudententätigkeiten – idealerweise in einer Beratung, im Public Affairs-Umfeld, bei EU-Institutionen, politischen Institutionen, Ministerien, Think Tanks oder in einem vergleichbaren policy-nahen Umfeld * Ausgeprägtes Interesse an europäischer und internationaler Politik, Public Affairs, strategischer Kommunikation, Geopolitik und regulatorischen Entwicklungen * Gutes Verständnis politischer und regulatorischer Prozesse auf EU- und/oder nationaler Ebene oder die Motivation, sich dieses Wissen schnell anzueignen * Strukturierte Arbeitsweise mit einem ausgeprägten Blick für Details sowie die Fähigkeit, mehrere Themen und Stakeholder parallel zu steuern * Proaktive, hands-on Mentalität und Bereitschaft, Verantwortung auch für operative und administrative Themen zu übernehmen * Souveränes Auftreten, sehr gute Kommunikationsfähigkeiten und eine serviceorientierte Arbeitsweise * Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse; Französisch und/oder Deutsch sind aufgrund des Brüssel-/Berlin-Kontexts ein klarer Vorteil UNSER ANGEBOT * Die Möglichkeit, ein neues Büro von Beginn an mit aufzubauen und aktiv mitzugestalten * Breite Einblicke in verschiedene Branchen, Mandate und das politische Ökosystem in Brüssel – eine starke Grundlage für eine Karriere in Beratung und Public Affairs * Ein unterstützendes, interdisziplinäres Team sowie enger Austausch mit erfahrenen Kolleginnen und Kollegen in Brüssel und Berlin * Mentoring sowie klare Entwicklungsperspektiven in einem wachsenden Unternehmen

Senior Consultant

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.

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 1,540 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.