Data Migration Delivery Lead - Capital Markets

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. 

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WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US  

SimCorp Advanced Delivery Center (ADC) was strategically established, initially in 2016 in Warsaw, Poland, and subsequently extended to Manila, Philippines in 2021 and Mexico City in 2023. This purposeful expansion allows us to effectively cater for the clients across EMEA, APAC, and NA. Within the ADC, our Business Consultants collaborate closely with market units, focusing on business functionality and solution workflows. Their expertise ensures the customized configuration and seamless deployment of SimCorp Dimension, our flagship product, for our valued customers.  

As part of the ADC Migration Delivery Team, this role entails taking full responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closure of Data migration deliverables. The Data Migration Delivery Lead is accountable for adhering to the agreed budget, orchestrating, overseeing and documenting all aspects of data migration specific projects. They work closely with Project Managers and Regional Teams to ensure each  scope of deliverables and direction remain on schedule and is align with stakeholders' expectations. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR 

As a Data Migration Delivery Lead, you will: 

• Take direct responsibility for the business outcome of projects 

• Organize and supervise the ADC Data Migration Team project activities  

• Ensure swift and smooth project delivery 

• Ensure project prerequisites are available 

• Plan and sequence project activities and ensure their correct setup in Workday 

• Drive Clarification & Design workshops with clients 

• Monitor project progress and report status to stakeholders through detailed reports and summaries, demonstrating the level of services provided in accordance with agreed parameters 

• Coordinate resource availability 

• Validate and approve timesheets and expenses of the Project Team 

• Provide input for forecasting 

• Serve as a role model for business consultants and stakeholders 

• Actively participate in the Delivery Managers’ community 

• Share knowledge and lessons learned with SimCorp employees locally and internationally 

• Continuously expand knowledge of SimCorp Dimension and clients' businesses to ensure optimal configuration and workflow 

• Build and maintain long-term, professional relationships with assigned clients 

WHAT WE VALUE 

Your enhanced communication, coordination and interpersonal skills will guide you toward planned outcomes. As our preferred candidate, you will have: 

• At least 5 years of experience within delivery management/IT project management in Capital Markets 

• Understanding of financial instruments and products, financial markets, and stock exchanges, or a keen interest in learning about the investment banking industry 

• Good understanding of transaction lifecycle (trade vs settlement) 

• Experience with IT implementation projects, particularly in data migration and service onboarding (including analysis, mapping, testing, and deployment), is highly valued 

• Knowledge of the IT services market and the sales process 

• Experience in customer relationship management 

• High personal integrity and culture 

• Commitment, consistency in achieving goals, and excellent organizational skills 

• Focus on efficiency and punctuality in task completion 

• A degree or master's in Finance, Economics, Math, Science, Engineering or similar field 

Your advantages 

• Familiarity with IT-related issues, methodologies and tools 

• General Business Analysis / Project Management exposure 

• High level understanding of requirements gathering sessions 

• High level understanding of projects lifecycle as a team member 

• You are motivated, creative, and inquisitive with a global perspective   

• You are a foresighted individual working under minimum supervision   

• You are a team person, who enjoy working towards the team’s shared goals in close collaboration with colleagues   

• You have extensive communication skills especially in virtual collaboration 

• You are fluent in English, any other languages (German, French, Italian, Nordics) would be an asset 

BENEFITS

• Flexible working hours  

• Hybrid working model (2 days per week in the office) 

• Private medical care (Medicover) 

• Sharing the costs of sports activities (Multisport Card)  

• Life insurance  

• Possibility to develop your career in an international environment  

• Professional training and courses (starting with our 3 week-SimCorp Dimension® Academy)  

• German and English language classes  

• Integration events and charity projects  

In addition, we provide a good work and life balance and opportunities for professional development in an international environment: there is never just only one route - we offer an individual approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take. Visit our career pages to learn more about working at SimCorp: www.simcorp.com/career