Consultant, Client Relationship Manager, Business

Role Responsibilities:

• Engaging with stakeholders to drive and lead execution against effective project plans, anticipate potential issues, and provide structured solutions to ensure successful client engagement
• 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
• 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 AlphaFMC’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

• At least 2-3 years of proven experience in the delivery of consulting or change projects gained with individual 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
• 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 2:1 degree from a leading institution
• Business language fluency in English
• Willingness to travel

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
• Profit share (% of base salary) which is linked to company performance
• 25 days’ holiday + additional bank holidays
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Comprehensive training and development programmes

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.

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 allocations 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.