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, your participation will be instrumental in the expansion of our market unit and in advancing the outcomes of our clients' projects.  You will be responsible for leading the delivery of business consulting services, ensuring that client objectives are met through tailored solutions and strategic recommendations. The Lead Business Consultant will work closely with senior stakeholders, managing project teams, and ensuring high-quality service delivery while fostering strong client relationships.  

What you will be responsible for  

• Lead business consulting projects, managing client relationships, and ensuring that services are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards 

• Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs, identify opportunities for improvement, and design customized solutions 

• Manage the end-to-end consulting process, from initial assessment to implementation, ensuring alignment with client goals and objectives 

• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior consultants, ensuring effective collaboration and professional development within the team 

• Monitor project progress, identifying risks, resolving issues, and ensuring deliverables are met while maintaining high client satisfaction 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging industry best practices and client feedback to enhance service delivery 

• Develop and deliver presentations, reports, and proposals for clients, providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations 

• Assist in business development efforts, supporting proposals, and expanding service offerings within existing client accounts 

• Analyze business performance data to identify trends and opportunities for optimization, providing recommendations to enhance operational efficiency 

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.  

As our preferred candidate you have: 

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

• Excellent know-how in at least two of the following areas: Asset Management – Back Office – or Financial Reporting 

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

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

• Self-starter with a can-do mindset 

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

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

• Basic understanding of financial industry/products and related accounting 

• Hands-on experience with SimCorp Dimension is a plus 

• Ability to travel to client’s site 

• Can attend the SimCorp office 2x/week as per our hybrid policy.  

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 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. 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. This role is for an active, existing vacancy.  

For Toronto only: The salary range for this position is $115,040 - $165,040 CAD. Base pay may vary based on factors such as years of experience, skills and qualifications. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits including health and dental care, time off and Group RRSP/TFSA.  

Please note: Only applications sent through our system will be processed. 

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Our hiring process uses AI‑enabled tools to support the screening and assessment of applications. All applicants are still reviewed by a skilled recruitment team. AI does not make hiring decisions. Human reviewers, who are trained to understand the limitations, potential risks, and possible biases associated with AI tools, evaluate all applications and AI‑assisted results before any decision is made. If you have questions about how your information is processed in detail, feel free to contact us.