Senior Associate (Strategy)

Alpha FMC is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. Our Strategy & Deals division works with corporate clients, Private Equity firms, and investors on growth strategy, M&A strategy, and Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) engagements. We combine deep financial services expertise with rigorous consulting methods to deliver high-impact insights for our clients globally.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our growing Strategy & Deals team in North America. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in consulting or financial services who is looking to build deep expertise in growth strategy, M&A strategy and value creation. Senior Associates play a critical role in structuring analyses, leading workstreams and developing insights for client projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead individual workstreams within strategy and value creation projects, including market analysis, competitor benchmarking and customer research

Manage and analyze qualitative and quantitative data sets (market data, financials, interviews, surveys) to develop actionable insights

Support hypothesis development and contribute to client deliverables with clear, compelling storylines

Supervise and coach junior team members, ensuring high-quality outputs

Engage directly with clients and expert networks to gather market intelligence

Contribute to internal knowledge development and business development efforts, including proposals and thought leadership

Qualifications

~3 years of experience in strategy consulting, or equivalent experience in investment banking, private equity, or related fields within a strategy and M&A context

MBA preferred (or equivalent advanced degree / experience)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfort with both qualitative and quantitative analysis

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to distill complex findings into clear insights

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-based environment with tight deadlines

Interest in financial services in addition to corporate strategy (prior exposure to asset and wealth management is a plus)

What We Offer

Opportunity to work directly with senior leaders and blue-chip clients in the financial services and private equity sectors

Entrepreneurial, collaborative environment with significant responsibility early on

Competitive compensation and benefits, with a clear path for career progression

Ability to work on projects for clients across North America and Europe