Lead Business Consultant - Enterprise Data Management & Data Integration

WHAT MAKES US, US 

Join 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 US

At 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 Data Management and Data Integration, 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 Data Management and Data Integration, 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 for 

• Take responsibility for major workstreams within SimCorp One® implementation projects, with a focus on data management, data integration, and investment operations processes for asset managers, asset owners, banks, and insurers.
• Work closely with clients to understand their business requirements, operating model, data architecture, and integration needs, and translate these into practical solutions that support the optimal use of SimCorp One®.
• Lead or contribute to solution design for key investment data domains, including security master and reference data, pricing and market data, trade data, position and holdings data, and data vendor integrations.
• Design, configure, and support data flows between SimCorp One® and upstream or downstream systems, including order management, accounting, performance, risk, reporting, data warehouse, and enterprise data management platforms.
• Act as a key client contact for questions related to SimCorp One®, implementation design, data integration, data quality, and investment operations workflows.
• Work in close cooperation with the Project Manager and other project leads to drive project delivery, manage assigned scope, resolve issues, and contribute to successful client outcomes.
• Gain a strong understanding of SimCorp’s Global Standard Solutions and apply them effectively to support scalable, standardized, and efficient project delivery.
• Support data analysis, mapping, validation, testing, reconciliation, and issue resolution throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Instruct, support, and mentor less experienced colleagues on project tasks, solution design, configuration, and implementation best practices.
• Contribute to improving implementation methods, data integration standards, reusable delivery assets, and best practices across projects.
• Actively participate in knowledge sharing with colleagues across regions and contribute to the continued development of SimCorp’s global consulting capability.

What we value

Most 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 have expertise at several of the following: 

• Previous experience as an Analyst, Implementation Consultant, Data Consultant, Business Consultant, or similar role supporting asset managers, asset owners, banks, custodians, data vendors, or financial technology providers.
• Strong understanding of investment data domains, including several of the following:
  • Security master and reference data
  • Instrument and issuer data
  • Pricing and market data
  • Index and benchmark data
  • Trade, position, transaction, and holdings data
  • Corporate actions and lifecycle events
  • Data quality, validation, enrichment, and exception management
• Experience working with financial data vendors, custodians, market data providers, or internal enterprise data platforms.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise data management concepts, including data sourcing, data integration, data governance, data lineage, data quality controls, and golden-source data management.
• Hands-on experience with data integration between investment management platforms and upstream/downstream financial systems, such as order management, accounting, reporting, data warehouses, and client reporting platforms.

• Excellent know-how in several of the following technical areas:
  • Data integration architecture, patterns, and standards
  • REST APIs, web services, JSON, XML, XSLT, and file-based integrations
  •  SQL and relational databases such as Oracle or SQL Server
  • ETL/ELT tools, data mapping, transformation, and reconciliation
  • Testing, including integration testing, regression testing, and data validation
  • Continuous integration and delivery practices

• Experience working on software implementation projects in the financial industry, preferably involving data management, data integration, investment operations, or investment accounting platforms.
• Ability to analyze client requirements, design practical solutions, document data flows and mappings, support configuration, and guide clients through implementation, testing, and go-live.
• Basic to strong understanding of financial instruments, investment workflows, and operational processes across the investment lifecycle.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Science, or a related discipline. An advanced degree is a plus.
• Self-starter with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently as well as part of a project team.
• Strong ownership of assigned tasks with the ability to deliver high-quality results on time.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate effectively with business users, technical teams, and client stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with SimCorp One® or similar investment management platforms is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to travel to client sites as required.

BENEFITS 

An attractive 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 an extensive work-life balance 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 STEPS 

Applications are continuously assessed, so please send your CV in English as soon as possible. Please note: Only applications sent through our system will be processed. For those keen on exploring opportunities with SimCorp but questioning the alignment with this position, we welcome you to submit your CV for consideration. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist you in discovering the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks.

We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process, we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated .

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 3,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, education, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general. 

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, with SimCorp as the overarching company brand and Axioma as a key product brand.

SimCorp is an equal-opportunity employer. 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.

SimCorp Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $133,000 - $170,000. 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. 

For Toronto only: The salary range for this position is $135,000 to 165,000

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.

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