Senior Consultant, Zürich (Kreis 11)

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, including80 % 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 acareer 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:

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

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

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.

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.

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