North America Early Careers Opportunities
Alpha Alternatives, a part of Alpha Group, is a fast-growing global consulting firm, focused on leading technology and operational transformation projects for the financial services and alternative investments industries (consisting of Asset Management, Insurance, Private Equity / Credit, Real Assets and Infrastructure). We are delighted to be recruiting for our next generation of leaders through our early careers programs. Will you join us?
Early Career Locations
See Open Early Career Opportunities
Our Application Process
1. Apply today by uploading your resume and transcript (unofficial or official)
2. Eligible candidates will be invited to a video interview stage, where you will answer questions about your motivation for applying to the role and company (30 minutes)
3. Successful candidates will be invited to a Alpha Alternatives Super Day – a 4-hour online event that consists of a welcome call where you hear a bit more about Alpha Alternatives, 2 interviews where you will have the opportunity to meet the team, and finally a wrap up session where you can ask any questions you may have!
4. The final step will be a 30-minute Final Round interview with one of our Alpha Alternatives leadership team – a great opportunity for you to ask any questions you might have.
See life at Alpha Alternatives (part of Alpha Group)
Why Join Us?
- Training
As an Intern or Graduate, you will receive a dedicated training program that has been designed to provide you all the skills that you need for your role. Our program focusses on training you (along with your cohort) on consulting skills, tool-specific training and soft skill training. You will continue to develop whilst working on industry-leading engagements!
- Flexible and Meritocratic Career
At Alpha, we don’t have any concept of ‘time at level’ or promotion quotas – which means that your potential is truly driven by your performance, and you are in charge of your own career trajectory. We believe this is key to consider when choosing your first role.
- Supportive Framework
Whether you have a role that is focused on consulting on technology, at Alpha, we have a substantial and robust performance framework for every role. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, nurturing environment where people can be themselves.
- Skillset Development
We believe that your time as an Intern or Graduate at Alpha will help you grow a number of skills that will help you in your professional development. Our team is highly supportive of our early careers talent at Alpha and people will always make time to teach you during your time here!
- Entrepreneurial Environment
We believe that Alpha is the perfect combination of a successfully established firm whilst being entrepreneurial, dynamic, and growing. Each member has a high level of responsibility and autonomy on every project, as well as exposure to senior team members (e.g. Partners) who continuously support, train and develop you.
- Build your Network
Working within our company as well as having the ability to work with industry leading companies will help you significantly build out your network and connections. You will be working with a number of high-performing individuals.
- Mentorship & Coaching
At Alpha, we take looking after our people seriously – and part of this is ensuring that we provide excellent mentorship and coaching. We do this both through formal routes but also you will find that you grow a number of informal mentors that will support your professional development at Alpha.
A Focus on Diversity
Across Alpha, diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to our success. We are committed to employing individuals from all backgrounds to reflect the multi-faceted society we live in. We have a number of active initiatives & employee resource groups to ensure a supportive environment for all who join; including our Women in Alpha, Pride in Alpha, Cultural Diversity in Alpha, and Ability in Alpha networks. Whoever you are, whatever your background, you will be supported to thrive here.
Social and Supportive Environment
Our people are at the heart of everything Alpha accomplishes and we pride ourselves on working hard, delivering at the highest caliber, and achieving our objectives through collaboration. We encourage, value and respect everyone’s perspectives & contributions. We offer a supportive social environment to employees, including firm sponsored summer trips, celebratory events, holiday parties, mentor / mentee events, peer-group activities, and regular socials at top local spots.
Giving Back to the Community
We strongly believe in the importance of giving back to our local communities through various charitable initiatives. Our hallmark annual event is our Charity of the Year, where our local teams vote to elect & support a charitable endeavor throughout the year, with a variety of engaging fundraising events, team activities, and pro-bono consulting support activities.
Career Paths
You will be supported to progress through each grade at Alpha, with formal appraisal and promotion opportunity once a year. At Alpha, we don’t have any concept of ‘time at level’ or promotion quotas – which means that your potential is truly driven by your performance, and you are in charge of your own career trajectory.
- Consulting Career Path
The North American career path will be as follows: Analyst > Consultant > Manager > Senior Manager > Director > Partner > Senior Partner. We have many graduates who have progressed through all the grades (and often in a shorter time frame than our competitors due to the high level of responsibility we give our talent).
- Technical Career Path
The North American career path will be as follows: Analyst Developer > Consultant > Solution Architect > Enterprise Architect > Principal Architect > Partner > Senior Partner.
Apply Today
If you are interested in joining us, we would warmly welcome your application – and truly encourage you to apply as soon as you can, as we always fill up our positions quickly due to interest. We have a quick and smooth recruitment process, which aims to allow you to learn more about us and meet people along the way. You can see the roles we have left open using the link below. Please note you can only apply to one position – choose one best suited to you. Thank you and see you in the recruitment process!