Senior Manager

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting (Alpha) is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry.

Founded in 2003, Alpha brings over 20 years of specialist, sector‑focused strategy, management consulting and technology expertise to support the entire client transformation lifecycle.

Alpha has partnered with more than 1,200 clients worldwide across the asset and wealth management, alternatives and insurance industries, and now employs over 1,180 consultants working across North America, the UK, Europe, Middle East and APAC.

In 2024, Alpha was acquired by Bridgepoint, one of the world's leading quoted private asset growth investors.

Alpha offers a meritocratic environment where careers can flourish and a welcoming culture where you can be yourself, connect with others and thrive.

Alpha seeks new colleagues who are collaborative, innovative and ambitious to shape our growth journey.

Established yet entrepreneurial –

Alpha offers the stability of an established consultancy with the energy of a fast‑growth business.

Backed by Bridgepoint –

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, high performers at the top of their game.

Learning and growth opportunities –

We run tailored training to help you be successful, provide excellent mentorship and offer up to 5 days paid training time per year.

The best training is the experience on the job – everyone at Alpha has high responsibility and autonomy, so 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:

• M&A Integration
• Review of Operating Models
• Evolution of Organisations
• Digital Transformation
• Operational Benchmarking
• Change Management
• Opportunities
• 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 the 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
• 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
• A minimum of 8+ 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
• 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
• 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
• Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Alpha, diversity, equity and inclusion are critical to our success.

Our priorities 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 role sounds ideal for you, apply today.

If successful, you will have the opportunity to meet various team members during our recruitment process, which typically includes a competency‑style interview, a case study interview and a final round interview with one of our French Directors.

Please contact us by email at privacy@alphafmc. com for any questions or to request deletion of your data.

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