Senior Consultant

About Alpha FMC

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.

Why join Alpha?

• Established yet entrepreneurial -  with over 20 years of success and a proven record on the London Stock Exchange, Alpha offers the stability of an established consultancy with the energy of a fast-growth business.
• Backed by Bridgepoint -  as part of one of the world’s leading growth investors, Alpha benefits from strategic investment that fuels innovation, expansion and new offerings - creating even more opportunity for our people.
• Exposure to senior leadership -  whether you are in an internal or a client facing role, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from the best of the best - high performers at the top of their game.
• Learning and growth opportunities -  we run tailored training to help you be successful, provide you excellent mentorship, and offer up to 5 days paid training time per year. Perhaps the best training though is the experience on the job - as everyone at Alpha has high responsibility and autonomy, you can develop your skillsets quickly.
• Performance-driven culture with real impact -  advancement at Alpha is based on impact and capability, not tenure or quotas. You’ll have autonomy and see the tangible difference your ideas and decisions make.

For more information: www.alphafmc.com

The missions and environment we offer

Based in Paris (international travels are frequent), you will carry out consulting missions or manage projects for prestigious clients, leaders of the Insurance market in its multiple components: Life insurers, Non-Life insurers, bank insurers, reinsurers, brokers, mutuals, and other financial institutions.

The team supports their client around strategy consulting, business transformation, actuarial services and finance.

The team is looking for consultants in its Finance Transformation business unit, relating to the following majors:

• Support for Financial Departments in the transformation of their Operating Model (evolution of organizations, processes, tools)
• Investment accounting and support along tools implementations such as Blackrock Solutions (Aladdin and eFront), SimCorp Dimension, SAP, Clearwater Analytic, etc.
• Accounting, consolidation in  multi-GAAP environments (IFRS, local GAAP, …)
• Treasury and cash management
• Normative compliance and risks
• Financial Steering and FP&A
• ESG and durable finance

By joining us, you will be part of a dynamic and growing team . Alongside your consulting missions, you will also have the opportunity to be involved in various aspects of the business management including recruitment, training, business development, social.

We offer you the opportunity to embark on an exciting career:

• Challenge yourself through exciting missions in an international environment (international missions and intervention teams, possibility of exchanges with other offices in the group)
• Train yourself using a training plan adapted to your desires and needs (taking into account the CFA, CAIA, AMF certifications, etc.)
• Evolve with high-potential employees in a dynamic environment
• Put your ideas into practice
• Develop know-how recognized by major players in the financial industry and participation in the growth of the leader in consulting for Asset Management and Insurance.

We are very attentive to the balance of life and the animation of the office:

Alpha FMC usually organizes two annual events which bring together Insurance France employees.

Monthly events are organized for the Paris firm and the Insurance team meets regularly.

The profile we are looking for:

• You have experience (+3 years) within a consulting or audit/financial services firm, within a financial institution or with an Insurance player
• You have recognized knowledge on the following subjects: Finance, Accounting (IFRS at least) and Investment Accounting
• You are passionate, you want to invest in the Insurance sector and can be interested by international projects
• You enjoy working in a team and demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial spirit
• You are able to oversee and mentor junior members of the team
• You are proactive and have a very good analytical and synthesis spirit and a very strong ability to manage priorities
• You speak English and French at a C1+ level (speaking and written)
• Excellent command of the Office pack is necessary
• Right to work in France and ability to be based in Paris

The position available now.

Compensation and Benefits

We have a very attractive remuneration policy and you are interested in the profits from the moment you join the firm. The progression of your career and your remuneration is transparent and linked solely to your performance.

• Base entry salary for this position is 55K
• Variable remuneration: Alpha pays its employees a significant proportion of its profits in the form of profit-sharing (intéressement) and/or cash in accordance with Alpha's discretionary profit-sharing scheme.
• 25 days holiday per year
• Health insurance (free for the employee for the individual option + free for children) and life insurance
• Restaurant tickets (10 Euros, employer's share 60%)
• Transport ticket (Navigo): 50% reimbursed
• Laptop computer supplied by Alpha FMC + Iphone/Samsung (up to 400 euros reimbursed) + fixed-rate telephone subscription (up to 40 euros per month)
• Gymlib access (network of gyms)
• Access to FoodChéri (meal delivery)

Your Wellbeing:

Ensuring that we prioritise the wellbeing and care of everyone is paramount. To support this, we have an established mentoring and employee oversight framework across all global locations and levels. At the same time, we continue to invest in our comprehensive training and development programme that builds confidence, consulting skills and industry content.

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.

  The recruitment process takes place in 3 stages:

• Interview with a member of the insurance team to discuss your motivation and background
• Case study interview with two members of the insurance team
• Final round interview with a Partner

Don't hesitate to apply if you are motivated, we look forward to meeting you!

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