Manager - Insurance Consulting, Life & Annuities

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting

3h

About The Position

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting (Alpha) is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. Founded in 2003, we have worked for over 20 years to bring together specialist, sector-focused strategy, management consulting and technology expertise to support the entire client transformation lifecycle. Having partnered with more than 1,200 clients worldwide across the asset and wealth management, alternatives and insurance industries, Alpha is truly a trusted advisor for complex change programmes. We now have over 1,180 consultants working with clients across North America, the UK, Europe, Middle East and APAC. In 2024, in recognition of our successful track record and strong growth prospects, Alpha was acquired by Bridgepoint, one of the world's leading quoted private asset growth investors. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are delighted that many of our team have built long and fulfilling careers with us, many staying over a decade. We believe this is because Alpha offers a genuinely rewarding place to work: a meritocratic environment where your career can flourish, and a welcoming culture where you can be yourself, connect with others and thrive. As we look to the future, we’re excited to be looking for new Alpha colleagues - individuals who are collaborative, innovative and ambitious. We hope you will join us and help shape the next chapter of our growth journey.
We have a fast-growing team of dedicated consultants with deep experience from both industry and consulting backgrounds. Successful candidates can expect exposure to a wide range of complex and strategic engagements across the Life and Annuities insurance market, including work with traditional carriers, mutual insurers, and retirement-focused organizations.
As we continue to expand our client base and capabilities, we are seeking Managers to join our team and support our growth journey.

Requirements

• 5+ years of proven experience delivering consulting or change initiatives within life and annuities carriers, retirement providers, or consulting firms serving the insurance sector
• Experience with “blue-chip” consulting firms and/or direct industry experience within life insurance, annuities, or retirement services
• Experience working on Target Operating Model, business process, and/or technology-enabled transformation initiatives across areas such as: Product development and management (Life and Annuities), sales, marketing, and distribution (career, independent, broker-dealer, and digital channels), new business and underwriting, policy administration systems (PAS), operations, servicing, and in-force management, and data, reporting, and analytics
• Exposure to business development or account management activities, with interest in contributing to practice growth
• Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills, with confidence in structuring and articulating complex topics
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• A desire to mentor and coach junior team members
• Familiarity with key themes and challenges in the life and annuities insurance sector

Responsibilities

• Independently managing client engagements from project design through delivery, ensuring strong client satisfaction
• Supporting the development of strategies that help life and annuities carriers achieve their business, operational, and regulatory objectives
• Delivering high-quality work products within agreed timelines and budgets
• Analyzing client business needs to identify issues, opportunities, and practical solutions
• Monitoring project progress, managing risks, and keeping key stakeholders informed of outcomes
• Coordinating and collaborating with stakeholders across business, operations, technology, actuarial, and finance functions
• Managing and motivating junior team members and supporting their professional development
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships and professional networks
• Supporting client and vendor relationship-building activities
• Clearly articulating Alpha’s capabilities and credentials within the life and annuities space
• Staying current on industry trends impacting life and annuities carriers, including retirement solutions, regulatory change, and technology modernization
• Contributing to business development initiatives and practice growth
• Supporting effective account management, including financial tracking and forecasting

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual profit-sharing opportunity
• 401k matching
• 25 days of annual paid time off (accrued)
• Supplemented medical, dental and vision coverage
• Reimbursement for commuting, mobile phone, and home internet expenses
• North America team-wide training and retreats
• Sponsorship towards professional certifications / training supported with 5 days of paid training time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees