Asset & Wealth Management Consulting - Senior Manager

<p><span><strong>Job Description Overview</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><strong>Division: Asset &amp; Wealth Management Consulting</strong></li> <li><strong>Role: Manager</strong></li> <li><strong>Location: Paris</strong></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>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, including 95% of the top 20 global asset management firms, and work with over 660 clients across the globe. We have our headquarters located in the United Kingdom and offices in France as well as other major European financial centres (Luxembourg, Switzerland, Netherlands, Germany) and globally across United States, Canada and Asia-Pacific.</p> <p>Following a successful London Stock Exchange (AIM) admission in 2017, we are now at a critical turning point in our growth. 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.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Role Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p>Based in France, 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:</p> <ul> <li>Strategy</li> <li>M&amp;A Integration</li> <li>Review of Operating Models</li> <li>Evolution of Organisations</li> <li>Digital Transformation</li> <li>Operational Benchmarking</li> <li>Change Management</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Manager</strong></p> <p><strong>We offer you the opportunity to embark on an exciting career:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Delivering interesting assignments in an international environment (international assignments and teams, possibility of exchanges with other offices of the group)</li> <li>Working with high potential employees in a dynamic environment</li> <li>Developing strategies and driving high-quality work products within expected timeframes on budget</li> <li>Monitoring progress, managing risks and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress of project and expected outcomes to ensure client efficiency</li> <li>Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networks</li> <li>Developing know-how recognised by the major players in the financial industry and participation in the growth of the leader in Asset Management consulting</li> <li>Staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business</li> <li>You will also participate in the development of the firm's practices (such as Operations or Investments), various business management areas (e.g.: Marketing or Recruitment) and commercial development.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Role Requirements (Skills, Experience and Qualifications):</strong></p> <ul> <li>A minimum of 8+ years proven experience in consulting or projects, gained within a leading financial institution or consulting firm</li> <li>Experience of projects engaged on Target Operating Model, business processes <br/>and/or IT solutions in some of the following areas: Distribution, CRM, Portfolio <br/>management &amp; Risk management, Middle &amp; Back Office processes and outsourcing</li> <li>An understanding of market trends, drivers and outlook of the Asset and Wealth Management market</li> <li>First-class communication, presentation and problem-solving skills with an excellent command of Microsoft Office</li> <li>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</li> <li>Stakeholder management and influencing skills – with both clients, colleagues and junior team members</li> <li>Focus on team achievement, not just individual goals</li> <li>Strong academic background from a top-ranking business school or engineering school</li> <li>Fluency in French and English is required (at C1+ level)</li> <li>Eligible to work in France</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Sharing Success:</strong></p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary</li> <li>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 me