Investment Operations Specialist

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, 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. 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.

Why this role is important for us

To support our Securities Operations team, which is part of the investment operations services (IOS), we are looking for a Investement Operations Specialist. You will participate in projects aimed at process improvement and change management, while also engaging in daily operational tasks in SimCorp Dimension. You should have proven experience in the financial industry, particularly in asset management operations.

Ensuring efficient processes and effective adoption of our technology platforms is crucial to ensure we reach our full potential, which is why this role is essential to us. We are therefore looking for someone with demonstrated experience in process improvement initiatives and projects, including the ability to describe and document solutions effectively. Proficiency in SimCorp Dimension and a digital mindset are essential.

What you will be responsible for

• Lead or participate in projects aimed at operational improvements or client onboardings
• Engage in daily operational tasks, also providing platform training and act as a transferor of knowledge
• Ensure oversight into application functionality and testing efforts including the review of business requirements, functional specifications, and the preparation and completion of testing.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies within existing processes
• Support development and implementation of new workflows and ensure adoption.
• Routinely monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and other metrics to ensure that new initiatives are effectively enhancing efficiency and productivity.
• Act as proxy to the Global Head of Securities Operations

What we value

• More than 5 years of experience working with Simcorp Dimension in the investment industry
• Profound understanding of one or more back office functions, such as Trade Processing, Settlement, Reconciliations and Asset Servicing.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills (English Language) with the ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Problem-solving skills to identify problems, analyze them, and propose solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively.
• Interpersonal skills to be able to build effective relationships with team members and stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Benefits

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 a good work and work-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 steps

Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible, we process incoming applications continually. Please note that only applications sent through our system will be processed. 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. 

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.

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