Alpha FMC | Strategy & Deals Graduate Associate (2027)

Strategy and Deals Graduate Associate | Class of 2027

Who We Are

Founded in London in 2003, Alpha FMC is the leading global consultancy to the asset management, wealth management and insurance industries, with over 1,000 consultants across 17 offices and 970+ clients worldwide. From strategy and operating model design to data, digital, and technology implementation, we partner with many of the world's largest asset managers, wealth managers, insurers, and alternative investment firms, as well as private equity, private credit, real assets, and infrastructure firms, to drive meaningful change across the investment management and financial services landscape.

At Alpha, you'll work directly with industry leaders, gain exposure to a wide variety of projects and clients, and develop skills that span consulting, technology, operations, strategy, and financial services. While many consultants build expertise within a particular practice area, our collaborative culture encourages learning across teams and disciplines. Most importantly, Alpha is built around its people. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, entrepreneurial, and close-knit environment where individuals are empowered to grow their careers, build meaningful relationships, and make an impact from day one. Through comprehensive training, mentorship, social events, and a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community, we strive to create a place where talented people can do their best work and build long-term careers.

What You’ll Do

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?

• Completing 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 (CFA) Level 1 exam
• Working across a variety of Strategy and Deal projects ranging from 1-4 months in tight-knit teams:
  • Taking ownership of specific project workstreams and delivering high-quality outputs to answer key scope questions
  • Documenting requirements and building financial models to support analysis and decision making
  • Gaining hands-on experience interviewing stakeholders, conducting workshops and presenting findings to the C-suite of leading financial services organisations
• Joining regular socials with the rest of the Alpha team

Who We’re Looking For

We're looking for highly motivated individuals who are excited by problem-solving, consulting, and the opportunity to make an impact from day one. Successful candidates will typically demonstrate:

• A genuine interest in financial services, consulting, and helping clients solve complex business challenges
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and approach problems in a structured way
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to continuously learn, develop, and take on new challenges
• An entrepreneurial, collaborative, and "builder" mindset with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and contribute wherever needed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and confidently
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Leadership experience through academic, professional, extracurricular, athletic, volunteer, or personal pursuits

In addition, candidates must:

• Be predicted or have achieved 2:1 or above, in any degree discipline and from any university
• Be available to start full time in September 2027
• Be willing and able to work from our London office, with an expectation of 4 days per week in-office
• Be willing to travel as needed for client engagements, workshops, and team events

Benefits

We're committed to ensuring that financial circumstances don't limit access to our opportunities. We'll reimburse travel expenses for candidates attending our Assessment Centre and/or final-stage interviews.

• £40,000 base salary plus discretionary profit share
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Sponsorship towards professional certification, including the CFA

Recruitment Process

1. Application: Online application & CV submission
2. Online Assessments: CCAT and EPP assessments. These assessments should take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete, and candidates will have around five days to submit them
3. One-Way Video Interview: Selected candidates will advance to a one-way video interview. This stage should take approximately 10 minutes and will focus on your interest in Alpha, your understanding of the firm, and how your experiences and background align with consulting
4. Assessment Centre (Behavioural, Group Exercise and Case Interview): Selected candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment centre at our London office. Throughout the assessment centre, we will evaluate the skills our consultants use every day, including communication, collaboration, problem solving, structured thinking, analytical ability, creativity and your motivation for joining Alpha
5. Final Round Interview: The final stage is a 30-minute interview with senior leadership from your selected practice areas. This conversation is an opportunity for us to learn more about you and for you to gain additional insight into the team and role

Applications will close on Sunday 18 th October 2026.