Lead Business (Implementation) Consultant - Investment Operations / Alternative Investments

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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 deliberate expansion enables us to efficiently connect with clients spanning 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 customized configuration and seamless deployment of SimCorp Dimension for our valued customers. 

We are now looking for a Lead Business Consultant to work within our ADC Accounting & Operations team, in SimCorp’s Poland office.   
As a Lead Consultant, you will develop and carry out implementation plans in a client's environment. You will take part in delivery of SimCorp Dimension Operations Modules, including configuration, testing, documentation and giving trainings. You will act as a consultant for our customers and effectively handle, coordinate, and escalate issues as needed.   

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR 

• Participate in all aspects of SimCorp Dimension implementations, including configuration, testing, documenting and training   

• Document client’s requirements and map to SimCorp Dimension functions and processes, identifying process improvements and efficiencies where possible   

• Design and deliver an overall solution set to meet client requirements, modelling operational workflows around SimCorp Dimension  

• Delivering and customizing standard configuration solutions as well as designing and delivering new configurations    

• Assist the client in development of overall test strategy and test plans and support the client in the execution of test cases, troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise   

• Provide configuration and end-user training, allowing the client to maintain SimCorp Dimension and optimize its usage   

• Constantly expanding your knowledge of SimCorp Dimension and the clients' business in order to ensure that clients get the optimal configuration and workflow   

WHAT WE VALUE 

Your high-quality communication, coordination and interpersonal skills will enable you to direct all activities to planned outcomes. As our preferred candidate, you will have:   

• Degree/master's within Finance, Economics, Physics, Math, Science or Engineering   

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the Financial Sector, preferably in FinTech or IT Consulting company   

• High level understanding of IT- Banking implementation project lifecycle  

• Understanding of middle-/back office day-to-day processing workflows    

• Knowledge of:  

• Financial Instruments and products, capital market and investments topics    

• Alternatives Investment instruments and products: Private Equity, Private Debt, Real Estate, Hedge Funds, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies 

• Detailed understanding of investments lifecycle topics: transaction processing, reconciliation, settlement, SWIFT  

• Technical IT knowledge and/or experience (e.g., SQL, XML, XSLT, programming) would be an additional asset 

• Client-facing experience and ability to manage various stakeholders   

• Skills in foreseeing client system requirements and assisting in the preparation of future tailored proposals  

• High level of motivation, creativity, and inquisitiveness with a global perspective  

• A focused approach and the ability to work under minimal supervision  

• High-quality communication skills, especially in virtual collaboration   

• Fluency in English, any other languages (German, French, Spanish, Italian, Nordics) would be an asset   

BENEFITS

• Flexible working hours and hybrid model - 2 days in the office, 3 days remote

• Modern office (next to Wilanowska metro station) with quiet zones and ergonomic workstations

• Base salary with annual bonus structure 

• Holiday allowance upon a 2-week vacation

• Occasional remote work across Poland and international options available (up to 24 days domestic, 20 days international per year - subject to internal policy)

• Employer-paid Medicover Platinum healthcare package (employee-paid family upgrade available)

• MyBenefit Cafeteria with a monthly budget provided by SimCorp, which can be used to finance a Multisport card or choose other wellness, cultural, travel, and shopping options (a 75% employer contribution)

• Unum group life insurance (employee-paid upgrade available)

• Medicover travel insurance for private trips and global business travel insurance

• Possibility to join Deutsche Börse Group Share Plan (eligible after 1 year)

• Copyrights program for certain roles 

• Possibility to develop your career in an international environment

• Professional training and courses provided by SimCorp

• Polish language classes for foreign employees; German and English classes based on business needs

• Integration events, volunteering initiatives and employee-led clubs

Compensation ranges are being disclosed at the initial stage of candidate engagement.

Visit our career pages to learn more about working at SimCorp: www.simcorp.com/career 

NEXT STEPS    

Please send us your application in English via our career site. 
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.   

For any questions you are welcome to contact Hanna Brzózka, Lead Talent Acquisition Partner, at "hanna.brzozka@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.

Due to vacation season, there might be delays in the process.

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 4,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, education, 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 in 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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