Product Specialist - Risk and Performance

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:   

Simcorp is currently seeking a qualified experienced professional to join our Product Specialist team as a full-time employee, based in our New York or Toronto office to support our growth in the Americas. The ideal candidate for this role is an enthusiastic quantitative professional looking for an exciting and diverse role working with investment professionals.  

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:  

• Establish relationships with clients, understand their system usage and special implementation requirements to manage and deliver analytics solutions fit to client use cases and secure high retention rates.  

• Troubleshoot complex client portfolio issues and become a subject matter expert on Axioma risk analytics products across asset classes.  

• Ownership and execution of client onboarding and training  

• Work with prospective clients to showcase and position the value of Axioma Analytics Solutions contributing to growth in the Americas region.  

• Coordinate internal activities and initiatives designed to improve the client experience.  

• Interact with quantitative research, operations and product teams as required.  

• Use extensive knowledge of client issues/needs to identify opportunities for business and product development.  

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives.  

WHAT WE VALUE:  

• Degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Econometrics, or Engineering is required. CFA, FRM, CAIA designations are highly beneficial  

• 3-5 years of experience in quantitative finance preferably in a similar role/industry  

• Solid knowledge of risk modelling techniques and risk analytics across asset classes  

• Solid understanding of pricing models relevant to various financial instruments such as CDS, IRS and FX Derivatives  

• Experience with usage and interpretation of granular and factor risk models  

• Ability to articulate complex concepts and methodologies to end users with varying backgrounds and levels of experience  

• Experience with portfolio optimization and performance attribution systems  

• Understanding of the use of APIs/web services  

• Basic programming data manipulation skills in SQL, Excel, Python, Java, C#  

• Great oral and written communication skills in English. Additional languages are beneficial  

• Good problem-solving and execution skills 

• Ability to work on-site in the office 2X per week 

NEXT STEPS 

Please 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. This role is for an active, existing vacancy.   

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  [email protected]. 

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 New York only: The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $155,000 USD. 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 401K match. 

For Toronto only: The salary range for this position is $128,480 - $178,480 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.

Please note: Only applications sent through our system will be processed.  

#Li-Hybrid  

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.