[Hiring] Senior Consultant - Management Company Operations @Alpha Financial Markets Consulting

Role Description

Within Alpha Alternatives, the Management Company Operations (MCO) practice partners with CFOs and finance leaders to design and implement scalable operating models and technology architectures that support firm growth, enhance controls, and improve decision-making.

We advise clients across the full transformation lifecycle:

• Assessing current-state operations across people, process, data, and technology
• Designing future-state operating models and systems that align with business objectives
• Supporting clients through system evaluation and selection, implementation, and ongoing optimization

Our work spans a broad set of functional areas within the management company, including:

• Finance & Accounting (GL, financial close, reporting)
• Business Spend Management (AP/AR, procurement)
• Expense Management (T&E)
• Expense Allocation & Chargebacks
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
• Treasury & Cash Management
• HR / Payroll and related integrations

Our service offerings include:

• Target Operating Model (TOM) design
• Technical architecture and integration strategy
• Process redesign and policy / governance development
• ERP, expense management, and adjacent system evaluation and selection
• Program and delivery management
• System implementation and oversight
• Managed services and staff augmentation

As demand for these capabilities continues to grow, Alpha Alternatives is seeking a Senior Consultant to support the expansion of our Management Company Operations practice and play a key role in both advising clients and delivering high-quality, end-to-end solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with client finance teams and Alpha leadership to assess current-state operations
• Define future-state operating models
• Execute against transformation initiatives
• Operate across multiple engagements, contributing to both strategic advisory efforts and hands-on delivery
• Contribute to the continued growth of our practice
• Help build and strengthen relationships with clients and key partners

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in management consulting, finance transformation, or a related role (e.g., PM/BA within finance or operations)
• Experience within the private markets industry (e.g., private equity, private credit, hedge funds, real estate, family offices) is preferred, but not required
• Demonstrated experience operating in a client-facing role
• Exposure to core finance and operational processes
• Experience supporting or delivering system implementations or transformations
• Familiarity with enterprise finance systems and related tools is preferred, but not required
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Solid project management and organizational skills
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Requirements

• Support MCO transformation engagements across:
• Current-state assessments
• Target operating model (TOM) design
• Technology architecture and roadmap definition
• ERP, expense management, and adjacent system evaluation and selection
• Implementation coordination and delivery
• Drive platform optimization initiatives
• Translate business and accounting requirements into scalable solution designs
• Partner across integrated systems to support end-to-end process design and data flows
• Facilitate client workshops, requirements gathering sessions, and solution design discussions
• Support implementation execution, including testing coordination, issue resolution, and change management
• Develop clear, structured documentation and client-ready deliverables
• Build and manage strong client relationships

Benefits

• Learning and development: Vast opportunities for self-development, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
• Flexible working: Work-life balance with flexible schedule
• Community events: We offer a range of social events and meetups
• 25 days’ holiday in addition to public holidays
• Supplemented medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Wellness initiatives to promote healthy working
• Access to discounted travel, tickets, events, and more through our benefit partner
• Compensation range: $100,000 – $130,000 USD for US based hires and $120,000 – $160,000 CAD for Toronto based hires