Manager - Asset & Wealth Management

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting
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, consisting of over 660 clients across the globe. We have our headquarters located in the United Kingdom and offices in Germany as well as other major European financial centres (France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Luxembourg) and globally across United States, Canada and Asia-Pacific.

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 a career and meeting great people, as well as a rewarding place to work.

We are currently looking for team members specifically for our German location (work from anywhere in Germany - or in our office in Frankfurt am Main).

Who we are:

• Our global team consists of more than 1100 consultants across multiple locations worldwide
• We support 95% of the top 20 global Asset and Wealth managers
• Our team is uniquely high calibre and with a focus on the investment management value chain, we build deep knowledge and experience within our industry

What we offer:
Allowing our people to share our growth journey is a highly valued component of the business and here are a few ways that we do this:

• Key role in pioneering our German location's establishment and growth
• Competitive base salary
• Annual profit share derived from a percentage of AWM Europe's EBITDA, relative to your base salary
• Comprehensive benefits: Lunch allowances, corporate pension, travel insurance and mobile phone
• Supportive, social and collaborative environment
• Comprehensive training and development programmes (CAPM, CFA, CAIA and more)
• 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

Key Responsibilities:
Based in Germany (with potential travel within Europe), 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:

• Investments and Portfolio Management
• Operations & Outsourcing
• Client & Digital Transformation
• Regulatory, Compliance & Risk
• Data and Artificial Intelligence
• ESG & Responsible Investment
• Operational Benchmarking
• M&A Pre-Deal & Integration

We offer you the opportunity to embark on an exciting career:

• Planning and implementation of national and international consulting projects around asset and wealth management
• Developing strategies and driving high-quality work products within expected timeframes and 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
• Developing and maintaining 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
• Active participation in the setup and development of the German location
• Proactive involvement / support or management of one or more internal business areas
• Keeping up with current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business
• Participating in the development of the firm's practices and commercial development

Role Requirements (Skills, Experience and Qualifications):

• 5+ years of consulting experience, ideally gained at top financial institutions or consultancy firms
• 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 clients, colleagues, and junior team members
• A strong ability to work in a team, professional motivation and initiative to be able to take on a lot of responsibility right from the start
• Strong academic background
• Fluency in English and German is required, other languages are a plus
• Willingness to travel within Germany as well as internationally
• Bonus: Continuing education in the form of relevant certifications (e.g. PMP, CAPM, CAIA, CFA, Prince2, Lean Six Sigma)

Embrace the chance to drive innovation in the asset and wealth management industry with Alpha FMC. Our interview process includes competency-based evaluations, a case study analysis, and a final round with our Directors.