Student Assistant – Research & Data Analysis in Fintech

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 is a renowned provider of integrated investment management solutions to international financial institutions. Our clients include 300+ of the world’s leading asset managers, fund managers, asset servicers, pension and insurance funds, wealth managers, central banks, and sovereign wealth funds.

The Analytics, AI & Data (AAID) team uses corporate data to build internally used data products for the entire company. We deliver, deploy, and maintain a plethora of vital data products such as dashboards, predictive models, web apps, and ad-hoc analyses that are used by all parts of the organization. This helps our colleagues to increase their productivity and thus our customers’ satisfaction, as well as to make better decisions that increase our revenue. Most importantly, we are involved in the entire life cycle of the data product and don’t hand over Proof of Concepts. We develop and deploy all our solutions inhouse, collaborating with several stakeholders within the organization.

Within the AAID team, the Data Research & Insights team supports various departments across the organization with researching new data, managing data quality and developing insights from customer feedback that can inform decision making. To support these efforts, we are searching for a Student Assistant, Data Research & Insights who can assist in our efforts to increase our knowledge of customers and prospective customers.

You will work in a motivated and international team which delivers value to the business with much curiosity and fun

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Use various research methods (e.g. desk research, surveys, databases) which support our overall efforts to gain new insights about our customers, prospects and competitors.
• Research and organize financial data for companies including key financial figures, strategic developments and other pertinent information.
• Perform basic data analysis (e.g. filtering, aggregating, identifying trends) to support reporting and help teams interpret key findings from the collected data.
• Manage and maintain the quality of data that we collect for analyses and dashboards including reviewing the priority data points for completeness and accuracy.
• Support stakeholders across different teams with ad hoc research and data management requests.
• Utilize data from external data providers (e.g. company financial data, contact data, news) including organizing the data and using it to support ad hoc research requests.

WHAT WE VALUE:

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree (or equivalent) with high achievement; valuable to have a concentration in Finance, Accounting or comparable quantitative subject
• 1-2 years of full-time or internship experience working with data or research projects.
• Experience or familiarity in conducting desk research of companies such as reviewing annual reports, reading financial statements and general online research.
• Comfortable working with and organizing data in Excel.
• Skilled communicator with fluency in English
• Desire to learn
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience or interest in the financial services sector
• Highly motivated and eager to understand new concepts thoroughly
• Collaborative spirit and a good sense of humor

BENEFITS

Attractive salary is 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 work & private life balance. We also practice a tailored approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take.