Strategy & Deals Graduate Associate 2025

Please note that applications are screened on a first come, first served basis so don’t hesitate to apply. The assessment centres/final stages will be held on a rolling basis until all positions have been filled.

Who are Strategy & Deals?

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 you’ll be doing

• Starting with 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 Level 1 (CFA 1)
• Working as part of a close-knit team to support clients on strategic projects immediately post-training
• Taking ownership of specific aspects of projects and collaborating with senior stakeholders to tackle challenging problems
• Gaining hands-on experience working with and attending meetings with the C-suite of leading financial services organisations
• Documenting requirements, building financial models, and engaging in creative problem-solving
• Working across a variety of Strategy and Deal projects , ranging from 1-4 months
• Attending social events to integrate into the Alpha team

Candidate profile – what we’re looking for

We look for candidates who are eager to make an impact and fulfil the below requirements:

• Predicted or achieved a 2:1 or above from university
• Have a genuine interest in advisory, asset and wealth management and insurance industries
• Be highly ambitious, proactive and be able to flourish in a fast-paced environment
• Possess an entrepreneurial and commercial mindset
• 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 developing the division and contributing to business development

The Alpha Strategy & Deals team is a global practice that operates in both London and New York. Candidates should note this job will be based in London and regular office attendance will be expected. Most of our team work from the office four days a week.

What we offer you

Training and development: New Associates are provided with a developmental three-week ‘Alpha Training Programme’ to ensure that you master key tools, develop crucial soft skills, and learn core consulting techniques. We’ll also fund & support you to obtain your CFA Level 1 qualification. We're committed to your growth, providing continuous support throughout the program.

Variety: Gain the opportunity to work on projects across a range of practice areas, with our projects varying in length from a few weeks to four 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 committed to accelerating your professional growth by ensuring you work alongside top industry executives, tackling real challenges and making a global impact in asset management. As you progress, you'll earn 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" for 2015, 2016 and 2017, The Sunday Times’ “Top 100 Best Small Companies To Work For” – 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, and The Sunday Times’ “Top 100 Best Large Companies To Work For” – 2021, 2022 and 2023.

See here for more information on why we’re 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 £2,500, 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: Blended assessment including a video interview
• Stage 3: Half-day assessment centre
• Stage 4: Final Round Interview

Our commitment to diversity & inclusion

We are a disability-inclusive employer and want to ensure that you have a barrier-free recruitment experience. Please let us know about any adjustments or additional support you may require by contacting us here. A member of the team will then contact you to ensure everything is put in place as you need.

If you think you may need adjustments but aren't sure, or would like to know more and discuss potential options, then please contact the team on the phone number, email address or live chat function available in the application portal.

Thank you very much for your interest in the Alpha FMC Strategy & Deals Graduate Analyst Programme, we look forward to reading your application.