Lead Business Consultant, Investment Operations

WHAT MAKES US, USJoin some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp! At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values — caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered.If you like what we’re saying, keep reading!WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO USAt SimCorp, we facilitate the streamlining of investments, accounting, and operations for major global financial institutions. We do this through IT systems, processes, and financial knowledge. Implementing our software by way of high-quality projects is at the core of what we do. To introduce our software to our clients, business consultants are essential to us. In the role of Lead Business Consultant specializing in IBOR (Investment Book Of Records), your participation will be instrumental in the expansion of our market unit and in advancing the outcomes of our clients' projects. You will normally be working full-time on implementation projects, which require your special expertise in the IBOR area, and you will be responsible for all aspects of the project stream. You will act as an important sparring partner for your clients and effectively monitor, coordinate, and escalate issues as needed. WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FORResponsibility for major parts of SimCorp Dimension implementation projects: You know the customers‘ requirements and processes related to Investment Operations at banks, asset managers and insurers and outline solutions for optimal use of SimCorp Dimension Close cooperation with the project manager and key role in developing projects to success Gain understanding of Simcorp’s Global Standard Solutions and utilize them for project deliveryKey contact for our customers for all questions in connection with SimCorp Dimension Instruct and mentor less experienced colleagues on the job Contribute to improving best practices for implementation processes and promote topics across projects Actively participate in know-how exchange with colleagues on an international level WHAT WE VALUEMost importantly, you can see yourself contributing and thriving in the position described above. How you gained the skills needed for doing that is less important. We expect you to be good at several of the following and be able to — and interested in — learning the rest.As our preferred candidate you have:Previous experience as an Implementation Consultant for asset managers, asset owners, banks or consulting firmsExcellent know-how in at least two of the following areas:Our candidates will have experience in one or more of the following fields:Asset Management – Back Office – or Financial ReportingConsulting or Professional Services within the Asset Management sectorAn implementation role for a software vendor specializing in Asset Management softwareAsset Management candidates should have 3-5 years of experience working hands on with the investment operations function and related enterprise applicationsConsultants should have experience with multiple enterprise implementations involving IBOR functions on the buy side, and hands on experience with applications similar to Simcorp DimensionPriority skillsets — areas of immediate team need:We are actively seeking candidates with hands-on implementation experience in one or more of the following areas, as these represent current growth priorities for our team:Asset Servicing: Corporate Actions (SCD processing + SWIFT flows); Asset Transfer including In-Kind transfersCash Processing: End-to-end cash management and processing workflowsCollateral Management: Collateral processing and optimization within investment operationsFees Processing: Fee calculation, accrual, and settlement workflowsReconciliation: Position, cash, and/or transaction reconciliation processesTechnical — Auxiliary & Batch Jobs: Configuration and troubleshooting of Aux Jobs and Batch Job scheduling within SimCorp DimensionTechnical — Communication Server: Setup and management of Communication Server for automated message handling and external connectivityCandidates with depth in any of the above areas are strongly encouraged to apply, even if other areas are still developing.Experience with Trade processing including confirmation and/or trade settlement processes and solutions is a plusDegree within Business discipline (Accounting, Finance, or Economics) or Mathematics/Applied Sciences preferredSelf-starter with a can-do mindsetAbility to manage assigned tasks and deliver the results on timeExcellent communication skills and proficiency in English – both oral and writtenBasic understanding of financial industry/products and related accountingHands-on experience with SimCorp Dimension is a plusAbility to travel to client’s site (up to 50%)Can attend the SimCorp office 2x/week as per our hybrid policy in Toronto or 3x/week in New YorkBENEFITSAttractive salary, bonus scheme, and pension are essential for any work agreement. However, in SimCorp we believe we can offer more. Therefore, in addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we provide a good work and life balance: flexible working hours and a hybrid model. And opportunities for professional development: there is never just only one route - we offer an individual approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take.NEXT STEPSPlease send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible, we process incoming applications continually.At SimCorp, we recognize that bias can unintentionally occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask you to exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non-professional information from your application. Thank you for aiding us in our endeavor to mitigate biases in our recruitment process.If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is suitable, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist you discover the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks.SimCorp welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the People & Culture team at View email address on click.appcast.io. The position is for an active, existing vacancy.WHO WE ARE For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 4,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds.  SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients. SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients. For Toronto only: The salary range for this position is $115,040 - $165,040 CAD. Base pay may vary based on factors such as years of experience, skills and qualifications. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits including health and dental care, time off and Group RRSP/TFSA. For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $139,000 - 173,000 USD. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including health care, leave, and retirement plans. Your total compensation may vary based on role, location, department and individual performance. Please note: Only applications sent through our system will be processed.Our hiring process uses AI‑enabled tools to support the screening and assessment of applications. All applicants are still reviewed by a skilled recruitment team. AI does not make hiring decisions. Human reviewers, who are trained to understand the limitations, potential risks, and possible biases associated with AI tools, evaluate all applications and AI‑assisted results before any decision is made. If you have questions about how your information is processed in detail, feel free to contact us.#Li-HybridSummaryLocation: Toronto; New YorkType: Full time