Senior Consultant

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting (Alpha) is a global consultancy that advises the financial‑services sector. With more than two decades of experience and a portfolio of over 1,200 clients, Alpha supports the full transformation cycle for asset managers, private banks, insurers and related organisations. The senior consultant role is based in Switzerland and focuses on delivering strategy, M&A integration, operating‑model reviews, digital transformation and change‑management projects for leading asset‑management clients. On a daily basis you will lead or contribute to consulting engagements, working with international teams and senior client leaders. Responsibilities include designing and benchmarking operating models, analysing distribution, CRM and portfolio‑risk processes, supporting outsourcing initiatives, and producing client‑facing deliverables such as presentations and reports. You will also be encouraged to share ideas, take ownership of work streams, and stay current on industry trends that affect your clients. The position requires a solid background in consulting or project work within a major financial institution, at least two years of relevant experience, and a track record of delivering projects on target operating models, process redesign or IT solutions. Candidates must have worked for blue‑chip financial‑services firms, ideally asset or wealth managers, and possess a strong academic record from a top‑ranking business or engineering school. Fluency in both French and English, the legal right to work in Switzerland, and excellent communication, presentation and problem‑solving abilities (including advanced Microsoft Office skills) are essential. Additional expectations include basic client‑relationship and business‑development knowledge, stakeholder‑management and influencing skills, the ability to mentor junior colleagues, and a focus on team success. Alpha offers a merit‑based, high‑responsibility environment backed by the growth investor Bridgepoint. Employees benefit from a culture that values autonomy, fast learning, and tangible impact, as well as up to five days of paid training per year and exposure to senior leadership across the firm's global network. The Swiss location provides a dynamic, international setting with opportunities for exchanges between offices and participation in the firm's practice‑development initiatives. What the role asks for: - Minimum 2 years consulting or project experience in finance - Experience in blue‑chip financial services, preferably asset/wealth managers - Project work on target operating models, processes or IT solutions - Knowledge of distribution, CRM, portfolio & risk management, middle‑back office - Understanding of asset and wealth management market trends - Excellent communication, presentation and problem‑solving skills; MS Office proficient - Basic client relationship and business development knowledge - Stakeholder management and influencing abilities - Superb interpersonal skills; mentor, coach, lead junior staff - Team‑oriented mindset, focus on collective achievement - Strong academic background from top business or engineering school - Fluency in French - Fluency in English - Eligible to work in Switzerland