Principal Business Consultant, IBOR

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US 

The Principal Business Consultant delivers expert solutions with a significant impact on projects and business outcomes. ThePrincipalprovides strategic insights, andapplies specialized expertiseto design and implement complex SimCorpDimension solutions. The Principal Business Consultant collaborates with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align solutions with business objectives, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction. 

AtSimCorp, wefacilitatethe 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 Principal Business Consultant specializing in IBOR (Investment BookOfRecords), 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 specialexpertisein the IBOR area, and you will be responsible forall 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 

• Lead the design and implementation of tailored SimCorp Dimension solutions, ensuring alignment with client requirements and strategic goals  

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into actionable strategies  

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior consultants, fostering professional growth and ensuring high-quality project execution  

• Independently troubleshoot complex issues and recommend innovative solutions to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency  

• Develop and maintain detailed project documentation, including workflows, integration plans, and technical specifications  

• Manage client relationships and conduct regular updates to ensure client expectations are met and exceeded  

• Drive process improvements and best practices across consulting engagements to optimize outcomes  

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge and continuously enhance solutions  

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 Analyst or (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  

• Consulting or Professional Services within the Asset Management sector  

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

• Asset Management candidates should have 3-5 years of experience working hands on with the investment operations function and related enterprise applications  

• Consultants should have experience with multiple enterprise implementations involving IBOR 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 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. This posting is for an open, active vacancy. 

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.  

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

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