Senior Business Consultant – Alternative Investments

About This Role

Summary The Senior Business Consultant – Alternative Investments plays a pivotal role in delivering large-scale implementation projects, acting as a trusted advisor to institutional clients while contributing to the growth and maturity of the Alternative Investments service line.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of major workstreams within large-scale implementation projects related to Alternative Investments.
• Understand client business models, requirements, and operational processes to translate them into optimal system and process solutions.
• Act as a key client contact for all topics related to the Alternative Investments project stream.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to drive delivery, manage risks, and escalate issues as needed.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, identifying opportunities for additional value beyond the initial project scope.
• Prepare detailed business and functional requirement specifications, including inputs for future product or platform enhancements.
• Mentor and support less experienced consultants, helping to build team capabilities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of implementation best practices, methodologies, and standards.
• Actively participate in international knowledge sharing and cross-project collaboration.

Key Requirements:

• A degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Senior Business Analyst or Senior Consultant within Alternative Investments, Asset Management, Banking, Insurance, or Financial Services Consulting.
• Hands-on experience with investment management systems or financial software implementations.
• Strong client-facing consulting skills with a commercial mindset and focus on high quality.
• Ability to work independently, manage complexity, and maintain momentum in demanding project environments.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience with leading investment platforms.
• Arabic language skills.
• Collaborative team player with a desire to share knowledge and develop others.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Other Details:

• Exposure: High-profile financial institutions and complex transformation initiatives.
• Impact: A role with real ownership and visibility.
• Environment: Collaborative, international focus on learning and excellence in delivery.