Singapore - AWM - Senior Manager

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting (Alpha FMC) is the leading global consultancy to the asset and wealth management industry. We are a boutique management consulting firm that offers the world’s top asset and wealth managers a competitive edge through our expertise and industry insight. Our team is of a uniquely high calibre and by focusing on asset and wealth management alone we build deep knowledge and experience within our industry. We work with a blue-chip client base, including 95% of the top 20 global asset management firms, and work with over 660 clients across the globe. We have our headquarters located in the United Kingdom and operate out of 18 offices in the major financial centres to support our clients across the globe.

 

Our APAC team (Singapore, Malaysia, Sydney, Melbourne) is made up of 40+ consultants with deep expertise across the AWM industry. Our clients include Asset Owners, Managers and Servicers, Wealth Managers and Insurers. We provide our clients with a range of services covering Target Operating Models, Data Governance and Strategy, Implementations, Migrations, Benchmarking and Provider Selections.

 

To clients, we are a trusted partner for creating programmes, however, we are so much more to our employees. At Alpha, we pride ourselves in being meritocratic environment perfect for building a career, meeting great people, as well as a rewarding place to work. By joining us, you'll be part of a dynamic and growing team. You'll be fully involved in the firm's business development and growth activities. We offer you the opportunity to embark on an exciting career.

 

Role Responsibilities:

At Alpha, you will be pivotal in leading engagements to identify and implement solutions for a range of issues facing asset and wealth managers. 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 & technology challenges.

As a Senior Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing project execution and a team of consultants ensuring the successful delivery of client engagements, including planning the day-to-day work of the team, facilitating client interviews and workshops, structuring client deliverables and ensuring Alpha’s standards for quality are met
• Developing strategies and driving high-quality work products within expected timeframes on budget
• Delivering strategies by bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership
• Analysing the client current state, developing proposals, and assisting and implementing recommendations or solutions to ensure the best use of clients’ resources
• Conducting research, surveys and interviews and discussing organisational problems with clients
• Monitoring progress, managing risks and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress of project and expected outcomes to ensure client efficiency
• Supporting Alpha FMC’s business development by driving the creation of client proposals, authoring thought leadership, and maintaining strong relationships with past and prospective clients
• Contributing to the wider Alpha community by making innovative and proactive contributions to one or more of Alpha’s business management or practice areas
• Maintaining a broad understanding of the challenges facing the Asset & Wealth Management Industry and acting as an expert in a least one area in demand by clients
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networks

 

Role Requirements (Skills, Experience and Qualifications):

• At least 7+ years of proven asset and/or wealth management consulting experience at a recognised consulting firm or through an ‘in-house’ consulting / program management role at an asset or wealth management organization
• An excellent understanding of the asset and/or wealth management across a range of client segments, offerings, and businesses
• Experience and knowledge of projects engaged on Front-To-Back Transformation, Data, Middle Office / Back Office Transformation & Migration, Target Operating Model, Business Processes and/or IT solutions in some of the following areas: Investments, Operations, Distribution & CRM
• Solid understanding of both public and private markets’ asset classes
• Familiarity with some of the core technology platforms in use in the industry (e.g. Aladdin, Charles River, Bloomberg, SimCorp, Salesforce)
• Excellent consulting and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with recognised consulting frameworks and techniques; experience of research, quantitative analysis, structured problem solving and executive communication techniques
• Proven presentation skills, personal impact and charisma to lead senior meetings and workshops supported by first class written and verbal communication skills; the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions in a simple, logical, and impactful manner
• Proven track record of building and sustaining lasting relationships with C-Suite Executives, and ability to influence key stakeholders. This should include examples of client account management and supporting business development
• Intellectual capacity and ability to think in new and innovative ways to understand complex issues and develop creative solutions
• Ability to proffer good mentorship and coaching skills towards other team members
• Flexibility to travel if required
• Strong academic background and degree from a leading institution
• Business language fluency in English

 

Sharing in our Success:

Allowing our people to share in our growth journey is a highly valued component of the business and here are a few ways that we do this: 

• Competitive base salary
• Profit share (% of base salary) which is linked to company performance
• Private medical health insurance subsidy
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Mobile phone and internet allowance
• Home office setup allowance
• Learning and development allowance
• 25 days annual leave
• 5 days paid study leave
• Paid parental leave (18 weeks) and secondary carer leave (2 weeks)

 

Your Wellbeing:

Ensuring that we prioritise the wellbeing and pastoral 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 diversity & inclusion:

At Alpha we are committed to employing individuals from all backgrounds, that reflects the multi-cultural society we live in. We pride ourselves on operating an inclusive working environment and providing the best people to meet our client’s expectations of service.

We are a disability-inclusive employer and want to ensure that you have a barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require assistance or adjustments during your recruitment process, please let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate your request.