Senior Consultant

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

• 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)

• At least 2 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
• First-class communication, presentation and problem-solving skills with an excellent command of Microsoft Office
• Basic knowledge of client relationship development and business development, for example writing proposals for new projects
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills - with both clients and colleagues
• Superb interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor, coach, and lead junior team members
• Focus on team achievement, not just individual goals
• Strong academic background from a top-ranking business school or engineering school
• Fluency in German and English is required
• Eligible to work in Switzerland

• 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

• 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 locations and levels.
• Continuously invest in our comprehensive training and development programme that builds confidence, consulting skills and industry content.

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.