Alpha FMC is seeking passionate and driven individuals to apply to their Asset & Wealth Management Consulting Graduate Analyst 2025 programme.
Applications are screened on a first come, first served basis so don’t hesitate to apply. The assessment centres/final stages will be held on a rolling basis until all positions have been filled.
What you’ll be doing
- Gaining immediate hands-on experience and skills by working directly with various management teams across the world’s largest asset managers.
- Collaborating with senior executives in the global asset management industry to solve complex challenges.
- Engaging directly with clients, building financial models and taking on increasing responsibility for career growth.
- Contributing towards internal projects, including our Benchmarking practice and helping to build out our sales decks and propositions.
- Attending client meetings, documenting requirements, preparing client proposal presentations, and engaging in creative problem solving with Alpha colleagues.
Candidate profile – what we’re looking for
We are constantly seeking the highest calibre of candidates who are bright, hard-working, and eager to make a difference in a sociable and fast paced consultancy.
- Predicted or achieved a 2:1 or above from any university and in any discipline
- Have a genuine interest in consulting and the asset & wealth management industry
- Be highly ambitious and proactive, with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Have strong problem-solving skills with an analytical mindset
- Willingness to be part of a team which enjoys working hard and socialising together
- An interest in assisting with one or more areas of business management
Please note that we're excited to welcome graduates from all academic backgrounds, and those with or without prior relevant internships or work experience.
What we offer you
Training and development: New Analysts starting are provided with a developmental three-week ‘Alpha Analyst Training Programme’ that will ensure that you master key tools like Excel and PowerPoint, develop crucial soft skills, and learn core consulting techniques (preparing a cost model, producing deliverables, managing stakeholders). We’ll also fund & support you to obtain your Investment Management Certification (IMC) and Prince II Agile qualifications. We're committed to your growth, providing continuous support throughout the program.
Variety: We want our people to have the opportunity to work on projects across a range of practice areas, with our projects varying in length from a few weeks to around 18 months. You’ll be a key team member from day one, working on-site with clients or in our Alpha office.
Career Growth: We’re set on helping you fast-track your professional development, that’s why we make sure you get to work alongside top industry executives and learn from the best! Help solve real challenges and make an impact in the global asset management sector. As your performance and experience develop, you will be given the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities in a truly meritocratic environment.
Community and balance: We believe in ensuring that our people enjoy a healthy work-life balance. Enjoy company-paid summer trips, seasonal parties, mentor events, and peer activities. Your well-being matters to us.
Inclusivity: We’re passionate about Diversity & Inclusion and Corporate Social Responsibility and offer several opportunities to get involved with these initiatives from the start!
We are proud to have received numerous industry awards in recent years, including: Funds Europe's "European Consultant of the Year" for 2015, 2016 and 2017, The Sunday Times’ “Top 100 Best Small Companies To Work For” – 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, and The Sunday Times’ “Top 100 Best Large Companies To Work For” – 2021, 2022 and 2023.
See here for more information on why we’re voted one of the top companies to work for.
Additional benefits
- Private Medical Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Income Protection Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- A monthly FlexWallet allowance
- A discretionary short-term loan scheme to graduates which offers a salary advance of up to £2,500, where this is required for moving expenses
Alpha prides itself on offering applicants, both graduate and non-graduate, equal opportunity upon application - financial constraints should not be a blocker to success. Domestic economy travel costs up to £100 can be expensed after the Assessment Centre and / or in-person interviews.
The Application Process:
- Stage 1: Online application & CV submission
- Stage 2: Blended assessment including a video interview
- Stage 3: Online competency interview with Alpha FMC
- Stage 4: Half-day assessment centre
- Stage 5: Final Round Interview
Our commitment to diversity & inclusion
We are a disability-inclusive employer and want to ensure that you have a barrier-free recruitment experience. Please let us know about any adjustments or additional support you may require by contacting us here. A member of the team will then contact you to ensure everything is put in place as you need.
If you think you may need adjustments but aren't sure, or would like to know more and discuss potential options, then please contact the team on the phone number, email address or live chat function available in the application portal.
Thank you very much for your interest in the Alpha FMC Analyst Programme, we look forward to reading your application.
