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 1,180 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.

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 7 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
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills – with both clients and colleagues
• Superb interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor, coach, and lead junior team members
• 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

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.

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.