Consultant - Limited Partner Services

About Alpha Alternatives

Alpha Alternatives, a part of Alpha Group, is a fast-growing global consulting firm, focused on leading digital and operational transformation projects for the alternative investment industry (consisting of private equity, real estate, private debt, credit, and infrastructure). We are known for our expertise, innovation, and commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients.

Our people work side by side with our clients to help them identify, address, and resolve the key operational and technology challenges within alternative investments and financial services firms. We often find that some of the best innovation comes from within and our role is to help empower client teams to drive the change that is required. Collaborating and supporting our clients are the key attributes we look for in our consultants as well as professionals who have experienced the challenges and enabling technologies firsthand.

About the Role
The Limited Partner Services team is seeking talented and motivated Business Analysts / Consultants to be a part of our growing team. The primary role for successful candidates is to work on teams tasked with the design and execution of realistic yet innovative solutions across the entire fund lifecycle of alternative investment managers. Our projects include designing operational / process improvements and implementing (or optimizing) technology solutions across the front to back office of investment managers.This position is part of an overall Business Analyst team that is collaborative and supportive towards providing the best client service with consistent high-quality deliverables. The candidate must be able to identify and investigate problems outlined by the business teams, then drive towards an effective solution.
Responsibilities 

• Lead projects and implementations from initiation to client Go-Live and beyond
• Conduct business requirement interviews
• Document business requirements, processes and data requirements
• Understand the client’s existing business processes and assist the client in defining improved business solutions based on the client’s strategic goals and constraints
• Work with clients to analyze their current and future business needs, recommend best 
  practice solutions, and define and document project deliverables for these solutions
• Understands the intricacies of Alternative Asset Operations or subjects related to the completion of projects
  Minimizes firm’s exposure and risk on projects

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of combined experience in Consulting, Business Analysis, Project Management, System Implementations (SDLC), Audit, Accounting or Operations preferably within the Alternative Investment industry
• Exceptional communication, organization, interpersonal & client-service skills
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills with attention to detail
• Able to deliver presentations and training in a formal environment
• Proven skills in documentation, process mapping (Visio), and other Microsoft Office tools
• Self-motivated and proactive in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to interact with vendors and partners to acquire technical information critical to a project’s requirements, costs or execution
• Knowledge of eFront FrontInvest, SunGard Investran and other fund management systems a plus
• Flexibility for travel

Compensation and Benefits

• Learning and development: Vast opportunities to 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, including a gym reimbursement for those enrolled in our medical plans and an allowance for remote working technology
• Access to discounted travel, tickets, events, and more through our benefit partner

There are a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to - skill sets, experience and training, and licensure and certifications. A reasonable estimate of the salary range is $70,000 to $127,000 subject to change based on salary benchmarking. In addition to this salary, candidates will be eligible for a variable bonus.