Consultant

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.   Alpha FMC opened its first Australian office in 2020 and has grown rapidly into a team of over 20. The success and growth achieved locally by Alpha were underscored by its acquisition of Shoreline, a Sydney-based boutique consultancy firm, in 2023.   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.   Please see below an outline of the responsibilities of the role as well as the requirements.   Role Responsibilities:   Work, often with alongside a team, on client projects   Actively participate in project and client meetings   Produce materials for business engagement meetings (e.g. PowerPoint decks)   Support with creation of high-quality work products within expected timeframes   Own key items for project delivery – including possible ownership of deliverables or work streams within a project   Track and monitor key project issues, risks, actions, and dependencies   Understand Alpha FMC and its services and actively assess ways to serve clients   Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business   Remain current on new developments in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge   Support with the development of one or two internal business management areas     Role Requirements (Skills, Experience and Qualifications):   At least 2-3 years of proven experience in the delivery of consulting or change projects gained within a leading financial institution or consulting firm   An understanding of market trends, drivers and outlook of the Asset and Wealth Management market   First-class communication, presentation and problem-solving skills   Stakeholder management and influencing skills – with both clients and colleagues   Demonstrable proficiency in relationship development. This should include examples of client account support/management and preferably supporting business development   Ability to mentor and coach junior team members   Focus on team achievement, not just individual goals   Superb interpersonal skills, with ability to influence and lead   Strong academic background including a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a leading institution   Business language fluency in English   Willingness to travel     Right to Work Candidates must have the right to work in Australia without additional company sponsorship   Benefits 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:    Profit share (% of base salary) which is linked to company performance   25 days’ holiday additional to public holidays  Allowances for mobile phone, internet and health insurance  Supportive, social and collaborative environment  Comprehensive training and development programmes   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     We look forward to receiving your application.  

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