Manager (Data) - Asset and Wealth Management Consulting - Amsterdam

Alpha FMC; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home working allowance (EUR 475)

Sickness insurance

25 days annual leave + public holidays

Job summary

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting (Alpha) is seeking a Data Practice SME based in Amsterdam to lead analytics and data-driven engagements for asset management clients. You will drive projects, propose analytical solutions and leverage AI technologies to design target operating models.

Focus on data integrity, vendor management and building long-term client relationships while traveling within Europe as needed. Fluent Dutch and English are required, with additional languages a plus.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Dutch and English is required.
• First-class communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record in client relationship development.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Carry out consulting engagements or manage projects for Alpha clients.
• Become the Data Practice SME and ensure data integrity, availability and visibility.
• Propose analytical solutions and leverage AI/new technologies to design TOMs.
• Participate in data vendor management and evaluation of new vendors.

Skills

Dutch

English

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Business development

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting (Alpha) is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. Founded in 2003, we have worked for over 20 years to bring together specialist, sector-focused strategy, management consulting and technology expertise to support the entire client transformation lifecycle. Having partnered with more than 1,200 clients worldwide across the asset and wealth management, alternatives and insurance industries, Alpha is truly a trusted advisor for complex change programmes. We now have over 1,540 consultants working with clients across North America, the UK, Europe, Middle East and APAC.

In 2024, in recognition of our successful track record and strong growth prospects, Alpha was acquired by Bridgepoint, one of the world's leading quoted private asset growth investors. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are delighted that many of our team have built long and fulfilling careers with us, many staying over a decade. We believe this is because Alpha offers a genuinely rewarding place to work: a meritocratic environment where your career can flourish, and a welcoming culture where you can be yourself, connect with others and thrive. As we look to the future, we’re excited to be looking for new Alpha colleagues - individuals who are collaborative, innovative and ambitious. We hope you will join us and help shape the next chapter of our growth journey.

Roles and Responsibilities

Based in Amsterdam (with potential travels within Europe), you will carry out consulting engagements or manage projects for Alpha clients, leaders in Asset Management (Asset Managers, Private Banks, Investor Services Providers). By covering this position, you will become the Data Practice SME, ensuring the delivery of projects related to client's integrity, availability, and visibility of all data sources. Moreover, you will work with clients proposing analytical solutions / processes and leveraging on AI and/or new technologies to design and implement new TOMs. You will also participate in projects related to the management of data vendors and evaluation of the potential new ones.

Key role responsibilities:

• Support the development of continuously-evolving client's businesses. Support the growth of the analytics, data models and the quantitative analysis of the performance of clients data / processes related to it
• Use machine learning, data mining, statistical techniques and run conduct A/B experiments to solve complex business problems
• Establish scalable, efficient, automated processes for large scale data analyses, model development, model validation and model implementation
• Be familiar with best-in-class solutions

We offer you the opportunity to embark on an exciting career:

• Delivering interesting assignments in an international environment (international assignments and teams, possibility of exchanges with other offices of the group)
• Working with high potential employees in a dynamic environment
• Developing strategies and driving high-quality work products within expected timeframes on budget
• Monitoring progress, managing risks and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress of project and expected outcomes to ensure client efficiency
• Developing and maintain long-term client relationships and networks
• Developing know-how recognised by the major players in the financial industry and participation in the growth of the leader in Asset Management consulting
• Staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business
• You will also participate in the development of the firm's practices and commercial development.

Role Requirements (Skills, Experience and Qualifications):

• 4-6 years proven experience in consulting or projects, gained within a leading financial institution or consulting firm
• An understanding of market trends, drivers and outlook of the Asset and Wealth Management market
• First-class communication, presentation and problem-solving skills with an excellent command of Microsoft Office
• Proven track record in client relationship development. This should include examples of client account support/management and preferably geared towards supporting business development/sales initiatives
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills – with both clients, colleagues and junior team members
• Focus on team achievement, not just individualgoals
• Fluency in Dutch and English is required. As we operate internationally other languages (French, German) is a preference.
• Willingness to travel
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Home working allowance (EUR 475)
• Sickness insurance

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Alpha, diversity, equity and inclusion are critical to our success. Our priorities show a focus on fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace where individuals are treated fairly regardless of gender or background. We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to making our recruitment process and workplace accessible and inclusive for everyone.

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@alpha fmc.com.