Graduate Associate (2026)

Strategy and Deals Graduate Associate 

Alpha FMC is seeking bright, hard-working graduates who are eager to make a difference in a dynamic and fast-paced global consultancy! 

Founded in London in 2003, Alpha FMC is a leading global provider of consultancy services to the asset, wealth management and insurance industries. We have 1,000+ consultants across 17 offices, providing a breadth of expertise to over 970 clients.   

At Alpha, we work hard, deliver excellence and value work-life balance, with a company-paid summer trip, seasonal socials, and mentorship events. Diversity & Inclusion and Corporate Social Responsibility are core values, reflected in numerous industry awards including The Sunday Times “Top 100 Best Large Companies To Work For” in 2021, 2022 and 2023. 

Our Strategy and Deals division operates across all Alpha clients (asset managers, wealth managers, insurers, private equity and fintech), supporting them to grow their businesses and portfolios. As an Associate, you’ll work on a range of projects to build up your skills including establishing and assessing profitability, supporting entry into new markets, and providing due diligence and other similar services to clients looking to grow via acquisition. Our Associates will work across a range of engagements providing an excellent platform to develop their skills and rapidly develop their professional career.  

What does a Strategy and Deals Graduate Associate role at Alpha FMC look like? 

• Starting with an expedited week-long 'Alpha Training Programme' including modules on specific tools (e.g. PowerPoint design and Excel), processes and soft skills used regularly in consulting
• Undertaking the industry-recognised Chartered Financial Analyst Level 1 (CFA 1)
  
• Working as part of a close-knit team to support clients on strategic projects immediately post-training 
  
• Taking ownership of specific aspects of projects and collaborating with senior stakeholders to tackle challenging problems
  
• Gaining hands-on experience working with and attending meetings with the C-suite of leading financial services organisations
  
• Documenting requirements, building financial models, and engaging in creative problem-solving
  
• Working across a variety of Strategy and Deal projects, ranging from 1-4 months
  
• Attending social events to integrate into the Alpha team 

What sort of candidate are we looking for? 

• Predicted or achieved 2:1 or above from university
• Genuine interest in advisory, asset and wealth management, and insurance industries
• Ambitious, proactive and flourishes in a fast-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial and commercial mindset
• Strong problem-solving skills with an analytical mindset
• Team player with an interest in developing the division and contributing to business development  

The Alpha Strategy and Deals team supports our clients globally and has staff based in London and New York. Please note this job is based in London and will require regular office attendance; most of our team works from the office four days a week. 

Benefits 

Alpha prides itself on offering applicants, both graduate and non-graduate, equal opportunity upon application - financial constraints should not be a blocker to success. Travel costs up to £100 can be expensed after the Assessment Centre and/or in-person interviews. 

If successful in application, all Associates are provided a range of benefits including: 

• £40k base salary plus discretionary profit share
  
• 25 days annual leave
  
• Private Medical Health Insurance
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Income Protection Insurance
  
• Critical Illness Insurance
  
• A monthly FlexWallet allowance to be used with approved providers via our ThanksBen platform
  
• Sponsorship towards professional certification, including the CFA

Application Process  

There are five stages to the Strategy and Deals Graduate Associate recruitment process, as follows: 

• Stage 1: Online application & CV submission
  
• Stage 2: TestGorilla Cognitive Assessment
  
• Stage 3: Spark Hire Video Interview
• Stage 4: Half-day Assessment Centre
• Stage 5: Final Round Interview 

Not only are we industry experts, but we have always worked hard to foster an environment that welcomes everyone and celebrates each other’s successes. That means at Alpha, diversity and inclusion is not only important for – but 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 environment that welcomes everyone and feels like more than just ‘a job’ - but a true community. 

Thank you for your application for a role at Alpha Financial Markets Consulting.

Please be aware that we may hold information for up to 3 years from the close of the recruitment process to allow us to review your suitability for current and future job opportunities with Alpha, your data may also be shared with relevant third party providers as and when required as part of the assessment process. Full details around what data we hold, why we hold it and for how long are available in our recruitment privacy statement (https://alphafmc.com/privacy-policy/). If you have any questions, or would like us to delete your data, please contact us by email at privacy@alphafmc.com.