Advisory - Consultant

About Alpha Alternatives  

Alpha Alternatives, a part of Alpha Group, is a fast-growing global consulting firm, focused on leading digital and operational transformation projects for the alternative investment industry (consisting of private equity, real estate, private debt, credit, and infrastructure). We are known for our expertise, innovation, and commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients. 

Our people work side by side with our clients to help them identify, address, and resolve the key operational and technology challenges within alternative investments and financial services firms. We often find that some of the best innovation comes from within and our role is to help empower client teams to drive the change that is required. Collaborating and supporting our clients are the key attributes we look for in our consultants as well as professionals who have experienced the challenges and enabling technologies firsthand.  

The Opportunity 

As a Consultant, you will take a leading role in driving our change programs. You may be leading a work stream within a larger program or helping to drive projects and produce deliverables for smaller projects alongside a small team of other Alpha Alternatives resources. You will be responsible for identifying and implementing solutions for some of the highest profile projects at leading private equity, credit, and real estate investors globally. Our work is varied, but on typical project you can expect to be capturing and analyzing data, working with our industry experts to propose innovative solutions, and helping drive forward some of the most exciting projects in the industry. Many of our projects give you the opportunity to engage with clients from day one, as part of a small Alpha team supporting them with some of their most complex business challenges 

Responsibilities 

• Engaging with stakeholders to drive & lead execution against effective project plans, anticipate potential issues, and provide structured solutions to ensure a successful client engagement
• Leading a work stream or component of a project, 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 Alpha Alternative’s broader business evolution, including co-authoring whitepapers and performing market research to identify opportunities for Alpha
• Maintaining a broad understanding of the challenges facing the industry and knowledge of relevant issues and trends within one or more of Alpha Alternative’s practice areas 

Qualifications and Skills 

• At least 2 years of proven experience at a recognized consulting firm or through an ‘in-house’ consulting / business analyst role at a leading financial institution
• Familiarity with private markets (credit, equity, or real assets) or the wider investment management industry preferred
• Excellent consulting and problem-solving skills, and familiarity with recognized project/change and consulting frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions in a simple, logical, and impactful manner
• Proven track record of building and sustaining lasting relationships with team members
• Appetite to support clients across our practice areas
• Intellectual capacity and ability to think in new, innovative ways to understand complex issues and develop creative solutions
• Ability to comfortably multi-task and engage in multiple initiatives concurrently
• Flexibility to travel if required 

Compensation and Benefits 

• Learning and development: Vast opportunities to self-development, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
• Flexible working: Work-life balance with flexible schedule
• Community events: We offer a range of social events and meetups
• 25 days’ holiday in addition to public holidays
• Supplemented medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Wellness initiatives to promote healthy working, including a gym reimbursement for those enrolled in our medical plans and an allowance for remote working technology
• Access to discounted travel, tickets, events, and more through our benefit partner 

There are a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to - skill sets, experience and training, and licensure and certifications. A reasonable estimate of the salary range is $77,000 to $127,000 subject to change based on salary benchmarking. In addition to this salary, candidates will be eligible for a variable bonus.