Alpha FMC is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. Our Strategy & Deals division works with corporate clients, Private Equity firms, and investors on growth strategy, M&A strategy, and Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) engagements. We combine deep financial services expertise with rigorous consulting methods to deliver high-impact insights for our clients globally.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our growing Strategy & Deals team in North America. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in consulting or financial services who is looking to build deep expertise in growth strategy, M&A strategy and value creation. Senior Associates play a critical role in structuring analyses, leading workstreams and developing insights for client projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead individual workstreams within strategy and value creation projects, including market analysis, competitor benchmarking and customer research
- Manage and analyze qualitative and quantitative data sets (market data, financials, interviews, surveys) to develop actionable insights
- Support hypothesis development and contribute to client deliverables with clear, compelling storylines
- Supervise and coach junior team members, ensuring high-quality outputs
- Engage directly with clients and expert networks to gather market intelligence
- Contribute to internal knowledge development and business development efforts, including proposals and thought leadership
Qualifications
- ~3 years of experience in strategy consulting, or equivalent experience in investment banking, private equity, or related fields within a strategy and M&A context
- MBA preferred (or equivalent advanced degree / experience)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfort with both qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to distill complex findings into clear insights
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-based environment with tight deadlines
- Interest in financial services in addition to corporate strategy (prior exposure to asset and wealth management is a plus)
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work directly with senior leaders and blue-chip clients in the financial services and private equity sectors
- Entrepreneurial, collaborative environment with significant responsibility early on
- Competitive compensation and benefits, with a clear path for career progression
- Ability to work on projects for clients across North America and Europe
Skills Required
- ~3 years of experience in strategy consulting, or equivalent experience in investment banking, private equity
- MBA preferred (or equivalent advanced degree / experience)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfort with both qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-based environment with tight deadlines
- Interest in financial services, exposure to asset and wealth management is a plus
What We Do
Alpha Alternatives (formerly Lionpoint Group) is the specialist alternatives consulting division of Alpha FMC, dedicated to creating value for private markets clients—including Private Equity, Private Debt and Liquid Credit, and Real Assets and Infrastructure—through advisory support, technology optimization, and process transformation. With hundreds of specialist consultants in key markets globally, we deliver solutions across the entire program lifecycle, helping over 300 clients navigate complex operational and technology challenges across all areas of their business, from front to back office, to achieve their business objectives.
