Graduate Analyst Direct (2026)

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy in London is looking for motivated individuals to join their Graduate Analyst programme in Asset & Wealth Management. Successful candidates will collaborate with global asset managers, build financial models, and engage directly with clients. The role emphasizes professional growth through training and development programs, enhancing both soft and technical skills. Candidates should have a strong academic background, a proactive attitude, and a passion for consulting. Full benefits, including private health insurance and a supportive work environment, are offered.

Benefits

Private Medical Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Income Protection Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Monthly FlexWallet allowance

Salary advance scheme for moving expenses

Qualifications

• Passion for consulting and asset & wealth management.
• Ability to build financial models.
• Interest in business management.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience with management teams.
• Collaborate with executives to solve challenges.
• Engage directly with clients to document requirements.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical mindset

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Education

Predicted or achieved a 2:1 or above

Job description

Role : Graduate Analyst - Asset & Wealth Management

Alpha FMC is seeking passionate and driven individuals to apply to their Asset & Wealth Management Consulting Graduate Analyst 2026 programme.

Applications are screened on a first come first served basis so dont 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.

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.

Candidate profile – what we’re looking for

• 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. 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 (2017), The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Small Companies To Work For (2020) and The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Large Companies To Work For (2023).

See here for more information on why we were 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 2500 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 : TestGorilla Cognitive Assessment
• Stage 3 : Spark Hire Video Interview
• Stage 4 : Online Competency Interview with Alpha FMC
• Stage 5 : Half‑day Assessment Centre
• Stage 6 : 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.

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 (you have any questions or would like us to delete your data please contact us by email at .)