Manager

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting (Alpha) is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. Founded in 2003, we have worked for over 20 years to bring together specialist, sector-focused strategy, management consulting and technology expertise to support the entire client transformation lifecycle. Having partnered with more than 1,200 clients worldwide across the asset and wealth management, alternatives and insurance industries, Alpha is truly a trusted advisor for complex change programmes. We now have over 1,180 consultants working with clients across North America, the UK, Europe, Middle East and APAC.

In 2024, in recognition of our successful track record and strong growth prospects, Alpha was acquired by Bridgepoint, one of the world's leading quoted private asset growth investors. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are delighted that many of our team have built long and fulfilling careers with us, many staying over a decade. We believe this is because Alpha offers a genuinely rewarding place to work: a meritocratic environment where your career can flourish, and a welcoming culture where you can be yourself, connect with others and thrive. As we look to the future, we're excited to be looking for new Alpha colleagues - individuals who are collaborative, innovative and ambitious. We hope you will join us and help shape the next chapter of our growth journey.

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Manager, you will be based in Copenhagen as part of our European team that is assisting financial institutions in optimising their operations by supporting them in Target Operating Model definitions, vendor selections and implementation or optimisation of solutions. You may be leading a workstream within a larger program or helping to drive projects and produce deliverables for smaller projects alongside a team of other Alpha resources. You will be responsible for identifying and implementing solutions for a range of issues facing financial institutions. Over the course of each project, you will collect and analyse data, prepare and test hypotheses, and present recommendations to the client to solve their unique business challenge. You'll be playing a proactive, leadership role in driving our programs forward and engaging directly with senior client stakeholders to solve their business challenges.

As a Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Provide expert guidance and consultation to clients on their value chain, including design and solution implementation.
• Collaborate closely with client stakeholders to understand their unique challenges and objectives and develop tailored solutions to address them.
• Lead and manage project teams to deliver high-quality, timely, and cost-effective solutions that meet or exceed client expectations.
• Act as a business analyst, working closely with clients to understand their unique requirements and challenges, and analyse business processes, identify pain points, and propose solutions supported by the leading applications available for the client base and help translate business needs into robust solutions.
• Facilitate workshops with client teams to gather requirements, discuss best practices, and align on implementation strategies.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices and leverage this knowledge to enhance client outcomes and drive innovation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building strong relationships and delivering value-added insights and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Masters's degree in Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Business Management, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in consulting, with a focus on the financial sector.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering projects, from inception to completion, within consulting or financial services organizations.
• Excellent English skills written and verbal. As we operate internationally other languages is a preference.
• Good project management methodology skills, as well as good competencies in PowerPoint
• First-class communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable proficiency in relationship development.
• Focus on team achievement, not just individual goals.
• Willingness to travel.

Benefits

• Employee contributed pension scheme
• Health insurance via Veliv
• Home working allowance upon joining
• Mobile phone allowance 
• Employee assistance programme
• 5 days Ferienfridage
• Hybrid working model

Next steps:
If this sounds like this role is ideal for you, apply today based on your qualifications If successful, you will have the opportunity to meet various team members during our recruitment process which typically include a Competency style interview, a Case Study interview, and a Final Round interview with one of our Alpha Europe Directors.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Alpha, diversity, equity and inclusion are critical to our success. Our priorities show a focus on fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace where individuals are treated fairly regardless of gender or background. We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to making our recruitment process and workplace accessible and inclusive for everyone.

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