Senior Consultant - Asset & Wealth Management Consulting

ppAlpha 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. /p pFollowing 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 /p h3Role Responsibilities /h3 pBased 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: /p ul liMA Integration /li liReview of Operating Models /li liEvolution of Organisations /li liDigital Transformation /li liOperational Benchmarking /li liChange Management /li /ul h3We offer you the opportunity to embark on an exciting career /h3 ul liDelivering interesting assignments in an international environment (international assignments and teams, possibility of exchanges with other offices of the group) /li liWorking with high potential employees in a dynamic environment /li liPutting your ideas into practice alongside the team and on client projects /li liTaking ownership early on in your career – including possible ownership of deliverables or work streams within a project /li liDeveloping know-how recognised by the major players in the financial industry and participation in the growth of the leader in Asset Management consulting /li liStaying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business /li liYou 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) /li /ul h3Role Requirements (Skills, Experience and Qualifications) /h3 ul liAt least 2 years of proven experience in the consulting or projects gained within a leading financial institution or consulting firm /li liSignificant experience within ‘blue-chip’ Financial Services organisations, preferably Asset or Wealth Managers /li liExperience 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 /li liAn understanding of market trends, drivers and outlook of the Asset and Wealth Management market /li liFirst-class communication, presentation and problem-solving skills with an excellent command of Microsoft Office /li liBasic knowledge of client relationship development and business development, for example writing proposals for new projects /li liStakeholder management and influencing skills – with both clients and colleagues /li liSuperb interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor, coach, and lead junior team members /li liFocus on team achievement, not just individual goals /li liStrong academic background from a top-ranking business school or engineering school /li liFluency in German and English is required /li liEligible to work in bSwitzerland /b /li /ul h3Sharing Success /h3 pAllowing 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: /p ul liShare 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. /li li27 days’ holiday additional to public holidays /li liPension scheme including cover for disability and death benefits /li liAccident and illness insurance /li liLaptop and mobile phone /li liComprehensive training and development programmes /li /ul pWe 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. /p pEnsuring 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. /p h3Next steps /h3 pIf 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr