Senior Manager - Investment Platforms (Wealth Management & Retail Investments) at Alpha Financial Markets Consulting | EDH, GB | Rezi

Senior Manager - Investment Platforms (Wealth Management & Retail Investments) at Alpha Financial Markets Consulting

Senior Manager - Investment Platforms (Wealth Management & Retail Investments)

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting · EDH, GB

2 weeks ago

Senior Manager - Investment Platforms (Wealth Management & Retail Investments)

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting · EDH, GB

16 days ago
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About the Role

Alpha FMC is a leading global consultancy serving the Wealth & Retail Investment, Asset Management, and Insurance industries. We partner with top global firms, leveraging deep industry knowledge to provide a competitive edge. Our Wealth Management & Retail Investment team is growing and aims to be the best sector specialist consulting function in the UK, working with industry leaders to ensure their lasting success.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage client engagements from scoping through delivery, ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Develop strategies and deliver high-quality work products within timeframes and budget.
  • Drive client outcomes through collaborative working.
  • Build trusted advisor relationships with client stakeholders and your network.
  • Analyze client business needs, identify key issues, and propose solutions.
  • Provide insights within the Investment Platform segment across customer/proposition, regulatory, technology/AI, and operating models.
  • Monitor project progress, manage risks, and keep stakeholders informed.
  • Manage and motivate junior colleagues, supporting their professional development.
  • Stay updated on retail investments and Investment Platform trends (D2C, Advised & Workplace platforms).
  • Clearly articulate Alpha offerings and credentials.
  • Contribute to business development efforts.
  • Undertake effective account management, including financial management.

Requirements

  • 7-10 years of experience delivering consulting or change projects within a financial institution, consulting firm, or Investment Platform.
  • Demonstrated experience leading projects/programmes and engaging senior stakeholders.
  • Significant experience in Investment Platforms, Financial Advice, or Life & Pension firms.
  • Deep project experience in Customer & Adviser/Proposition, Platform Transformation, Custody & Dealing, Technology/AI, or M&A Integration.
  • Knowledge of Investment Platform Technology (e.g., FNZ, Bravura, GBST, Seccl, SEI, FIS).
  • Track record of managing commercial aspects of consulting engagements, including fee negotiations and scope management.

Skills

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to structure and articulate complex messages clearly and confidently.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and lead.
  • Ability to build and maintain client relationships, demonstrating initiative and commercial judgment.
  • Ability to develop and deliver compelling proposals and pitch materials.
  • Financial modelling and business case development skills.
  • Proactive interest in business development and account management.
  • In-depth understanding of market trends in Financial Advice.
  • High degree of professional resilience and adaptability.
  • Strong academic background.
  • Business fluency in English.
  • Willingness to travel.

Location

  • UK

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Travel

Experience Level

  • 7-10 years

Education Level

  • Strong academic background

Salary/Compensations

  • Industry leading compensation
  • Competitive salary
  • Annual discretionary profit share

Benefits

  • 25 days’ holiday additional to bank holidays.
  • Allowance for home-working technology setup.

About the Company

  • Alpha FMC is the leading global consultancy to the Wealth & Retail Investment, Asset Management and Insurance industries.
  • We are a trusted partner to 100% of the top 20 global Asset & Wealth Management firms by AUM.
  • We have an unrivalled track record in providing our base of over 660 clients with a competitive edge.
  • Established in 2003, Alpha is established yet entrepreneurial, dynamic, and growing.
  • We are at the forefront of market change, working on groundbreaking initiatives.
  • We work with the best in the industry, both internally and externally.
  • We offer a true meritocracy where performance drives potential.
  • We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, nurturing environment.

Equal Opportunity

  • At Alpha, diversity and inclusion is critical to our success.
  • We are committed to employing individuals from all backgrounds to reflect the multi-cultural society we live in.
  • We want an Alpha that welcomes everybody and to not only feel like ‘a job’ but be a community.