Senior Consultant

Senior Consultant - Limited Partner Services
Lionpoint, 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 first hand.
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 optimising) 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 analyse 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
Minimises 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, SimCorp Alts Manager 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
26 days’ holiday in addition to public holidays
Wellness initiatives to promote healthy working, including a gym reimbursement for those enrolled in our medical plans and an allowance for remote working technology
This is an excellent opportunity to join our growing Global consulting business, with the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of projects across the alternative investment industry. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly.