Lead Business Consultant, ABOR

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

At SimCorp, we facilitate the streamlining of investments, accounting, and operations for major global financial institutions. We do this through IT systems, processes, and financial knowledge. Implementing our software by way of high-quality projects is at the core of what we do. To introduce our software to our clients, business consultants are essential to us.  

In the role of Lead Business Consultant specializing in ABOR (Accounting Book Of Records), your participation will be instrumental in the expansion of our market unit and in advancing the outcomes of our clients' projects.  

You will normally be working full-time on implementation projects, which require your special expertise in the ABOR area, and you will be responsible for all aspects of the project stream.  

You will act as an important sparring partner for your clients and effectively monitor, coordinate, and escalate issues as needed. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Responsibility for major parts of SimCorp Dimension® implementation projects: You know the customers‘ requirements and processes related to Investment Accounting at banks, asset managers and insurers and outline solutions for optimal use of SimCorp Dimension® 

• Close cooperation with the project manager and key role in developing projects to success 

• Gain understanding of Simcorp’s Global Standard Solutions and utilize them for project delivery

• Key contact for our customers for all questions in connection with SimCorp Dimension® 

• Instruct and mentor less experienced colleagues on the job 

• Contribute to improving best practices for implementation processes and promote topics across projects 

• Contribute in know-how exchange with colleagues on an international level 

WHAT WE VALUE

Most importantly, you can see yourself contributing and thriving in the position described above. How you gained the skills needed for doing that is less important. We expect you to be good at several of the following and be able to - and interested in - learning the rest. 

• Previous experience as an Analyst or (Implementation) Consultant for asset managers, asset owners, banks or consulting firms

• Advanced expertise in at least two of the following areas: investment accounting, general ledger, or fund accounting

• Our candidates will have experience in one or more of the following fields:

  • Asset Management – Operational Accounting or Financial Reporting

  • Consulting or Professional Services within the Treasury or Asset Management sector

  • An implementation role for a software vendor specializing in Asset Management software

  • Asset Management candidates should have 5-7 years of experience working directly with the investment accounting or reporting function and related enterprise applications

  • Consultants should have experience with multiple enterprise implementations involving ABOR functions on the buy side, and hands on experience with applications similar to Simcorp Dimension

  • Experience with Trade processing including confirmation and/or trade settlement processes and solutions

• Degree within Business discipline (Accounting, Finance, or Economics) or Mathematics/Applied Sciences preferred

• CPA, CA, or equivalent is an asset

• Detail-oriented professional with a can-do mindset

• Ability to manage assigned tasks and deliver the results on time

• Have effective communication skills and proficiency in English – both oral and written

• Basic understanding of financial industry/products and related accounting

• Practical experience with SimCorp Dimension is a plus

• Ability to travel to client’s site (up to 50%)

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 life balance: flexible working hours and a hybrid workplace model. On top of that, we have IP sprints where you have 3 weeks per quarter you can spend on developing your skills as well as contributing to the company development. There is never just only one route - we practice a personalized approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take.

NEXT STEP

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.

SimCorp Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For any questions you are welcome to contact Julieta Delgado, Lead Talent Acquisition Partner, at julieta.delgado@simcorp.com. 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. 

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. 

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