Senior Software Asset Manager

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 succеss. 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 IT and compliance are core to what we do in for SimCorp – whether for internal activities or to support our complex service offerings to our clients. SimCorp, a global FinTech company, is offering key positions for Software Asset Managers in our wider Group Procurement function. You will come close to complex technology platforms, work with skilled people and become part of an innovative and changing environment. You are motivated by taking responsibility of a broad and complex portfolio and using advanced tools. Your significant contribution to the team will enhance our value proposal to the organization and bring us closer to our goals. A key element in our corporate strategy is SaaS Scalability. Through efficient use of capital and by managing our spend, we are ensuring that we are able to scale our organisation in an efficient and complaint manner. Ensuring we have a best-in-class Software Asset Management team will be integral to this objective. WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Compliance:

• Monitoring and managing software licenses and their compliance across the organization
• Conducting license and internal audits and preparing reports on their results; coordinating response to external audits
• Identifying and managing risks related to IT licenses and contracts. Implementing legal and technological risk management strategies

Cost Effectiveness:

• Optimizing the license portfolio to mаxіmіzе cost efficiency
• Reviewing and evaluating contract terms to ensure favourable terms for the organization
• Working closely with technical teams to understand technology needs and optimize purchases
• Supporting software procurement including renewals and new purchases

Wider Functional activities:

• Developing and implementing license usage policies, guidelines and processes to ensure compliance and optimize license utilization
• Collaborating with relevant stakeholders to define policies that align with business needs and industry best practices
• Cooperating and maintaining relationships with external suppliers and consulting companies

  WHAT WE VALUE

• 5-8 years of experience with software licensing
• Working knowledge of mаrkеt lеаding vendor license models and willingness to learn
• Deep understanding of the software market
• Good understanding and experience with managing and maintaining a software library
• Broad experience with SAM tools – like Xensam, Snow, ServiceNow
• Comfortable with multi-source data analysis
• Knowledge of the licensing rules of software engineering-related vendors (beneficial)
• Experience with SAM tool implementation/development best practices (bеnеfіcіal)
• Ability to identify, understand, and prioritize the interests, needs and concerns of various stakeholders, including executive level, from the SAM perspective
• Еxcеllеnt communication & presentation skills
• Clear sense of end-to-end ownership

NEXT STEP  Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible, as we review 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.  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 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.  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.  #LI-Hybrid