Senior Manager

About Alpha Group Alpha Group is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. Founded in 2003, Alpha has spent over 20 years bringing 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 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. Why join Alpha? * Flexibility that supports real life – We trust our team to manage their time and energy in the way that works best for them. Our hybrid and flexible working model allows you to balance client delivery with personal commitments — without sacrificing career progression. * Inclusive parental leave & family support – We offer generous parental leave for all parents alongside a truly supportive return-to-work culture. Many of our team members transition smoothly back through flexible scheduling, ramp-up periods, and ongoing mentorship. * Established yet entrepreneurial – Alpha combines the stability of a global consultancy with the agility of a high-growth firm, giving you autonomy, visibility, and the ability to shape your career. * Learning built in, not added on – You’ll receive tailored training, structured mentorship, and up to 5 paid training days each year, plus on-the-job experience that accelerates your growth. * A diverse culture and leadership team – We’re proud to have diversity within our senior leadership here at Alpha across North America and globally. We invest in developing all leaders through coaching, internal communities, and opportunities to work closely with partners. * A truly supportive environment – We’re a meritocratic culture where your impact matters more than face time. We care about results, high standards, and collaboration. About the Role As a Consultant, you will be responsible for: * Engaging with stakeholders to drive and support execution against effective project plans, anticipate potential issues, and provide structured solutions to ensure a successful client engagement * Leading a workstream or component of a project, taking responsibility for the creation of client deliverables by facilitating client interviews and workshops, performing analysis in Excel, synthesizing clear insights from complex information, and developing content that clearly articulates recommendations * Helping deliver end-to-end front-/middle-/back-office implementation engagements, including current-state assessment, requirements gathering, workflow design, configuration and integration, test planning and execution, and training and procedure documentation * Contributing to project governance, including regular status meetings, task and budget tracking, proactive communication with clients and the Alpha delivery team, and supporting business and technical workflow handover to client teams upon engagement completion * Developing meaningful and successful relationships with clients and vendors by understanding the different needs of stakeholders and establishing a high degree of credibility internally and externally * Supporting Alpha FMC's broader business evolution, including co-authoring whitepapers and performing market research to identify opportunities for Alpha * 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 and Wealth Management industry and developing knowledge of relevant issues and trends within one or more of Alpha's practice areas Experience & Skills * 2+ years of proven consulting experience at a recognized consulting firm or through an in-house consulting or business analyst role at a leading financial institution. * Meaningful exposure to at least one major investment management platform, with a preference for SimCorp One/Dimension; familiarity with other platforms such as BlackRock Aladdin, Charles River IMS, Bloomberg AIM, or FactSet is a plus. * Exposure to front office or middle office workflows, with an interest in supporting clients across components of the investment lifecycle such as portfolio management, trading, compliance, investment operations, performance, or reporting. * Experience within financial services, with an understanding of the Asset and/or Wealth Management value chain spanning multiple client segments, investment products, and operating models. * Understanding of investment products and asset classes - including Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, and Alternatives — with the ability to translate investment and business needs into operating and technology design requirements. * Exposure to business or technology transformation initiatives, including supporting workstream activities, documentation, or coordination across project teams. * Foundational understanding of project and program management practices, including agile methodologies, supporting status reporting, tracking action items, and helping maintain project documentation. * Some exposure to organizational change management concepts, including supporting communications or training materials as part of a broader project team. * Foundational understanding of investment data and operating model concepts, with exposure to areas such as security master, reference data, risk analytics, or reconciliation a plus. * Experience in at least two of the following focus areas: Portfolio Management, Trading & Order Management, Investment Operations, Investment Data Management, Investment Accounting, Performance Measurement & Attribution, Risk & Analytics, Compliance & Regulatory Reporting, Alternative Investments, Reconciliations (Position, Transaction and Cash), or Investment Data Warehousing & Reporting. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions in a simple, logical, and impactful manner; comfortable participating in executive-level workshops, steering committees, and program forums. * Proven track record of building and sustaining lasting relationships with team members and clients. * Excellent consulting and problem-solving skills and familiarity with recognized project, change, and consulting frameworks. * Appetite to support clients across our practice areas and intellectual capacity to think in new, innovative ways to understand complex issues and develop creative solutions. * Ability to comfortably multi-task and engage in multiple initiatives concurrently. * Comfort working in a hybrid model with the flexibility to travel based on client preference. Compensation and Perks: The anticipated base salary for this role varies based on geographic location and is structured across three compensation zones. These zones reflect local market conditions and cost of labor. Geographic placement is determined by the employee’s primary work location. Zone A | $113,000 - $153,900 Applies to candidates working in designated high-cost metropolitan areas, including: Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Boston, MA; New York City, NY; and Washington, DC, as well as remote roles based in Massachusetts or the New York Tri-State Area. Zone B | $98,000 - $128,250 Applies to candidates working in key metropolitan markets, including: Austin, TX; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Charlotte, NC; Denver, CO; and Philadelphia, PA, as well as remote roles based in Texas, California, Pennsylvania, Florida, or Colorado. Zone C | $90,000 - $118,750 Applies to all other U.S. locations not listed above. Toronto | CAD 137,800 - CAD 161,500 Applies to candidates working in the Toronto region Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and work location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. We are committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices across all locations. * Competitive salary with annual profit-sharing opportunity * 401k/RRSP matching * 25 days of annual paid time off * Up to 7 days annually for sick leave * Supplemented medical, dental and vision coverage * Generous reimbursement for commuting, mobile phone, and home internet expenses * North America team-wide training and retreats * Sponsorship towards professional certifications / training supported with 5 days of paid training time. We are committed to creating an environment where careers and families can thrive together. Our family-friendly benefits are designed to support employees through every stage of caregiving: * Comprehensive parental leave for all parents, including 8 weeks of birthing leave and 8 weeks of bonding leave. * Return with Care Program to support a smooth transition back to work after leave. * Child Sickness Leave, providing up to 5 days of protected time for returning parents. * Menstrual care support, offering employees time off as needed to manage menstrual-related illness. * Pregnancy loss support, offering paid time off and resources to support employees through loss. * Menopause support, ensuring employees have access to resources and flexibility during this stage of life. * Flo subscription coverage for up to two memberships per year to support reproductive and hormonal health. * Flexible hybrid schedules help balance work and family commitments. * A supportive community of working parents that shares resources and fosters connection. * Leadership that models healthy work–life integration, reflecting our belief that family and professional success go hand in hand. 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.

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 1,540 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.   Roles and Responsibilities Based in Amsterdam (with potential travels within Europe), you will carry out consulting engagements or manage projects for prestigious clients, leaders in Asset and Wealth Management (Asset Managers, Private Banks, Investor Services Providers) in areas including: * Regulatory, Compliance & Risk Management * 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: * Managing highly successful client engagements to achieve strong client satisfaction rating – including management of Alpha team and potentially contractors too * Developing strategies and driving high-quality work products within expected timeframes on budget * Delivering strategies by bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership * Analysing the client current state, developing proposals, and assisting and implementing recommendations or solutions to ensure the best use of clients’ resources * Conducting research, surveys and interviews and discussing organisational problems with clients * Monitoring progress, managing risks and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress of project and expected outcomes to ensure client efficiency * Reviewing current processes, analysing client organisational reports and other documentation, researching new methods and procedures and flagging deviations from standard procedures * Staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business * Identifying and executing appropriate client/vendor entertainment opportunities * Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networks * Making a strong contribution towards business development * Undertaking effective account management including financial management   Role Requirements (Skills, Experience and Qualifications): * A minimum of 7-10 years proven experience in the delivery of consulting or change projects, gained within a leading financial institution or consulting firm * Significant experience within 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 * Expertise on Performance Measurement and Risk (PMAR) is a plus for this position. * Demonstrable proficiency in relationship development and client account management * A network of executive contacts across the industry and proven experience of Business Development * Senior stakeholder management and influencing skills, demonstrated with clients and colleagues * Ability to show initiative when dealing with clients, form strong relationships with new clients, and maintain existing relationships * Superb interpersonal skills, with ability to influence and lead * The ability to proffer good mentorship and coaching skills towards other team members * An in-depth understanding of market trends, drivers and outlook of the Asset and Wealth Management market * First-class communication, presentation and problem-solving skills * Fluency in Dutch and English is required. As we operate internationally other languages (French, German) is a preference. * Willingness to travel   Benefits * 25 days annual leave plus public holidays * Transportation card * Home working allowance (EUR 475) * Mobile phone allowance * Sickness insurance * Hybrid working model   Next steps: If this sounds like this role is ideal for you, apply today based on your qualifications! 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 Alpha Europe Partners.   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. --- Please be aware that we may hold information for up to 3 years from the close of the recruitment process to allow us to review your suitability for current and future job opportunities with Alpha, your data may also be shared with relevant third party providers as and when required as part of the assessment process. Full details around what data we hold, why we hold it and for how long are available in our recruitment privacy statement (https://alphafmc.com/privacy-policy/). If you have any questions, or would like us to delete your data, please contact us by email at privacy@alphafmc.com.