Data Lead (Advisory)

About Alpha Group

Alpha Group is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. Founded in 2003, Alpha has spent over 20 years bringing 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 a trusted advisor for complex change programs.

We now have over 1,180 consultants working with clients across North America, the UK, Europe, the 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. Many of our team have built long and fulfilling careers with us, often staying for over a decade. 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.

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 innovations come 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.

We’re Hiring: Data Lead – Advisory / Alternative Advisory

Are you a technically skilled, business-savvy data professional passionate about alternative investments and private markets? Join our Advisory practice as a Data Lead and play a pivotal role bridging cutting-edge data architecture with strategic consulting.

About the Role:

As our Alternatives Data Lead, you will own the Private Market data model and architecture best practices, acting as the critical link between management consulting teams and technical delivery units. You will spearhead vendor technical designs, blueprint integration frameworks, and manage an extensive system connector inventory — ensuring seamless data integration and migration that drives impactful business decisions.

What You’ll Do:

• Own and evolve the private market data model with a deep understanding of data lineage and architecture design principles
• Maintain and manage system integration inventories, staying ahead of technical capabilities and innovations
• Collaborate with technical teams to design robust integration frameworks and support enterprise performance management solutions
• Function as a trusted client advisor, simplifying technical concepts around data warehousing and BI/reporting for diverse audiences
• Support business growth by translating complex requirements into technical solutions and contributing to sales engagements
• Oversee scoping and design of scalable data migration initiatives
• Facilitate effective collaboration between advisory consultants and technology teams to drive successful project delivery

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in data modelling, data architecture, or data management within consulting or technology contexts
• Strong knowledge of private market data and alternative investment applications
• Hands-on experience with system integration planning and managing connector/APIs inventories
• Familiarity with data warehousing, BI tools, and data lineage methodologies
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to advise both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Skilled in scoping and designing complex data migrations and integrations (coding not required)
• A sales-minded approach with experience supporting technical sales processes
• Collaborative, proactive, and adept at navigating between business and technical teams

Preferred:

• Background in consulting, financial services, or technology supporting alternatives/private markets
• Experience with BPM/EPM solutions
• Knowledge of cloud data architectures and modern data stack technologies

Ready to drive data innovation in alternative investments? Apply now to join our expert Advisory practice and shape the future of private market data.