About the Role
Our Strategy and Deals division operates across all Alpha clients, supporting them to grow their businesses and portfolios. As an Associate, you’ll work on a range of projects to build up your skills including supporting entry into new markets, providing due diligence and other transaction-related services to clients looking to grow via acquisition, and assessing and improving profitability. Associates will work across a range of engagements providing an excellent platform to develop their skills and rapidly develop their professional career.
Responsibilities
- Completing an expedited week-long 'Alpha Training Programme' including modules on specific tools (e.g. PowerPoint design and Excel), processes and soft skills used regularly in consulting
- Undertaking the industry-recognized Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 exam
- Working across a variety of Strategy and Deal projects ranging from 1-4 months in tight-knit teams
- Taking ownership of specific project workstreams and delivering high-quality outputs to answer key scope questions
- Documenting requirements and building financial models to support analysis and decision making
- Gaining hands-on experience interviewing stakeholders, conducting workshops and presenting findings to the C-suite of leading financial services organizations
- Joining regular socials with the rest of the Alpha team
Requirements
- Undergraduate and non-MBA master's students graduating between December 2026 and June 2027
- Highly motivated individuals who are excited by problem-solving, consulting, and the opportunity to make an impact from day one
- Genuine interest in financial services, consulting, and helping clients solve complex business challenges
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and approach problems in a structured way
- Intellectual curiosity and a desire to continuously learn, develop, and take on new challenges
- An entrepreneurial, collaborative, and "builder" mindset with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and contribute wherever needed
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and confidently
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Leadership experience through academic, professional, extracurricular, athletic, volunteer, or personal pursuits
- Available to start full-time in September 2027
- Willing and able to work from our NYC office, with an expectation of ~4 days per week in-office
- Willing to travel as needed for client engagements, workshops, and team events
- Have the legal right to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements
Skills
- PowerPoint design
- Excel
- Problem-solving
- Analytical skills
- Critical thinking
- Structured approach to problems
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Collaboration
Location
- NYC
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Graduate
Education Level
- Undergraduate degree
- Non-MBA Master's degree
Salary/Compensations
- Base salary range starting at $93,000 USD
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus scheme based on company and personal performance
- 25 days of annual paid time off
- 7 days of sick leave
- US holidays
- Paid parental leave & other family benefits
- 401k matching
- Supplemented medical, dental and vision coverage
- Sponsorship towards professional certifications / training supported with 5 days of paid training time
- Continued education & learning & development in your first-year as part of the Grad Associate Program
About the Company
- Alpha Financial Markets Consulting is the leading global consultancy to the financial services industry, partnering with many of the world's largest asset managers, wealth managers, insurers, and alternative investment firms.
- Since our founding in 2003, Alpha has grown to more than 1540 consultants globally, 23 offices, serving over 950 clients across North America, Europe, and APAC.
- We help clients solve their most complex business, operational, technology, and transformation challenges.
- From strategy and operating model design to data, digital, and technology implementation, our teams work alongside clients to drive meaningful change across the investment management and financial services landscape.
- Our consultants support organizations across traditional asset and wealth management as well as private equity, private credit, real assets, infrastructure, and insurance.
- Whether helping an asset manager improve its operating model, supporting a private markets firm through a technology transformation, or enabling better use of data and analytics, we combine deep industry expertise with hands-on delivery to create lasting impact for our clients.
- At Alpha, you'll work directly with industry leaders, gain exposure to a wide variety of projects and clients, and develop skills that span consulting, technology, operations, strategy, and financial services.
- While many consultants build expertise within a particular practice area, our collaborative culture encourages learning across teams and disciplines.
- Most importantly, Alpha is built around its people.
- We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, entrepreneurial, and close-knit environment where individuals are empowered to grow their careers, build meaningful relationships, and make an impact from day one.
- Through comprehensive training, mentorship, social events, and a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community, we strive to create a place where talented people can do their best work and build long-term careers.
