Senior Manager - Financial Advice (Wealth Management & Retail Investments)

Job description

Alpha FMC is the leading global consultancy to the Wealth & Retail Investment, Asset Management and Insurance industries. As 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 by using our deep industry knowledge and expertise.

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.

Wealth Management & Retail Investments team

The Wealth Management & Retail Investment team has experienced strong growth in the past seven years, pursuing its singular goal to be the best sector specialist consulting function in the UK.

Our team work with industry leading Financial Advice Nationals and Networks, Vertically Integrated LifeCo’s, D2C / Advice investment platforms and technology / service providers to position their businesses for lasting success. The team collaborates with Alpha’s equivalent sector teams across the world serving the global retail investment sector, and with colleagues in other sectors whose clients are exploring growth opportunities.

What makes us different?

• Established yet entrepreneurial. Founded in 2003, Alpha is established, yet still has an SME feel being entrepreneurial, dynamic, and growing – meaning your contribution is seen and valued.

• At the forefront of market change. Our team are working on the most exciting and groundbreaking initiatives across the retail investment space, from proposition strategy & design, through to technology & AI transformation

• Work alongside the best in the industry. We work with the best, both internally and externally. Learning directly from both will allow you to develop your own expertise in our space.

• A true meritocracy. At Alpha, we don’t have any concept of ‘time at level’ or promotion quotas – which means that your potential is truly driven by your performance rather than anything else!

• Culture and community. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, nurturing environment where people can be themselves.

Example Projects (not exhaustive)

• Proposition strategy and design for Vertically Integrated firms on their Streamlined Advice offering

• Greenfield AI Design & Implementation for a Financial Advice Network

• Distribution Strategy for a FTSE 100 Wealth Manager

• Operating model for a newly created Financial Advice Consolidator

• Business model re-design & Customer Journey creation for a National Financial Advice / Wealth manager

Role Responsibilities:

• Independently managing highly successful client engagements to achieve strong client satisfaction rating, from scoping through to delivery, alongside a dedicated Alpha team.

• Developing strategies to set our clients up for success, driving high-quality work products within expected timeframes and to budget.

• Driving outcomes for clients, through a mutually agreed approach & collaborative way of working

• Building trusted adviser relationships with core stakeholders at client firms and your wider network

• Analysing clients' business needs to identify key issues and propose solutions and recommendations.

• Providing insight & knowledge within the Financial Advice and Retail Investment segment, across customer / proposition, regulatory, technology / AI and operating model

• Monitoring progress, managing risks and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress of project and expected outcomes.

• Managing and motivating junior colleagues, supporting their professional development.

• Staying abreast of current retail investments & financial advice trends relevant to the client's business.

• Clearly articulating Alpha offerings and credentials.

• Making a strong contribution towards business development.

• Undertaking effective account management including financial management.

Role Requirements (Experience, Skills and Qualifications):

Experience

• 7–10 years of proven experience delivering consulting or change projects, gained within a leading financial institution, consulting firm, or Financial Advice firm

• Demonstrated experience leading project / programme work, engaging senior stakeholders internally and externally, and project resource to drive outcomes

• Significant experience working across Financial Advice, Investment Platforms, or Life & Pension firms

• Deep project experience across one or more of the following areas: Client or Adviser Proposition / Strategy, Adviser Efficiency / Productivity, Paraplanning & Administration Operations, Investment Platform / Custody & Dealing, Technology / AI Transformation, M&A Integration

• Track record of managing commercial aspects of consulting engagements, including fee negotiations, scope management and contract adherence.

Skills

• Excellen

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