Manager

Alpha Group is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. Founded in 2003, Alpha has spent over 20 years bringing together specialists, 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.

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. We recognize that strong consultants come from diverse career paths. If you have a foundation in financial services or consulting and are excited about learning, you’ll thrive here.

• →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 Alpha team members, and actively mentoring 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 demonstrating subject matter expertise in at least one area in demand by clients

At Alpha FMC, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and career journeys. We value diverse perspectives, transferable skills, and non-linear paths, and we recognize that great talent comes in many forms. Even if your experience doesn’t align with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. We are looking for individuals who can bring a blend of the following strengths and are eager to grow with us. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of the following:

• 5 years or more of consulting or project management experience within or adjacent to financial services, preferably within Asset & Wealth Management
• Solid problem-solving skills. Familiarity with recognized consulting frameworks and techniques; experience of research, quantitative analysis, structured problem solving and executive communication techniques
• Proven presentation skills; the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions in a simple, logical, and impactful manner
• Notable work in building and sustaining lasting relationships with clients
• Exposure to operating model design and implementations impacting business processes and/or IT solutions in at least one business area such as Investments, Distribution, Middle & Back Office processes and outsourcing
• Ability to lead and mentor teams with empathy and collaboration
• A desire to innovate, think creatively, and contribute to firm growth
• Comfort working in a hybrid model with the flexibility to travel when required

At Alpha, diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual is treated fairly, regardless of gender, background, or identity. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process and workplace remain accessible and inclusive for all.