Strategic Business Development (Sales) Lead, Americas

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

Bring your outstanding skills in strategic analysis, problem solving, commercial storytelling, and cross‑functional partnership to support the Head of Americas and the Senior Leadership Team on their strategic agenda. This is an exciting opportunity to join the combined SimCorp and Axioma business as it embarks on its next chapter of double‑digit growth as a leading investment platform technology provider. 

The Americas—particularly North America—represent the largest growth market for SimCorp and are mission‑critical to achieving our ambition to lead the buy‑side investment management solutions industry. We are investing to accelerate our growth in the region and are now recruiting for a newly established Senior Principal, Commercial Strategy Lead role that will be pivotal in enabling this mission. 

This hybrid role blends strategic content creation, commercial strategy execution, client‑facing advisory work, and cross‑functional collaboration. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of institutional operating models, a sharp commercial mindset, and the ability to translate complex insights into compelling narratives. This role is ideal for someone transitioning from consulting into a high‑impact strategic role within a leading product organization. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Strategic & Commercial Content Leadership 

• Create and deliver high‑impact external‑facing materials—including operating model presentations, sales narratives, strategic value propositions, and executive‑ready decks. 

• Translate complex technology, operational workflows, and market insights into clear, client‑relevant messaging tailored to diverse buyer personas. 

• Develop scalable frameworks, templates, and messaging playbooks to elevate the consistency and quality of commercial content across the region. 

Client‑Facing Strategic Advisory 

• Partner with Sales and Client Success teams during live engagements, acting as a strategic advisor to articulate SimCorp’s value and align our solutions to client requirements. 

• Support the development of business cases, strategic plans, and commercial recommendations for executive‑level discussions. 

Market, Competitive & Strategic Analysis 

• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and internal assessments to provide actionable insights that shape regional commercial strategy. 

• Analyze financial and operational data to evaluate the effectiveness of commercial initiatives and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency. 

• Stay up‑to‑date on industry trends, market shifts, and emerging technologies, providing recommendations for how SimCorp should adapt its strategy. 

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Strategic Enablement 

• Collaborate with Solution Engineering, Product, Professional Services, and Finance to ensure messaging accuracy and alignment with evolving client needs. 

• Track and report on the progress of strategic commercial initiatives, ensuring milestones and objectives are met. 

• Identify risks and challenges associated with strategic initiatives and support the development of mitigation plans. 

• Mentor and coach team members on storytelling, presentation structure, and strategic communication. 

WHAT WE VALUE

• 3-5+ years in management consulting, ideally with experience in investment and operations operating model design, vendor selection, or commercial strategy. 

• Strong understanding of the asset management industry and the investment management technology landscape. 

• Deep knowledge of institutional operating models and investment processes across front, middle, and back office. 

• Experience with RFP and provider selection processes, particularly enterprise front‑to‑back platforms. 

• Demonstrated ability to create and present executive‑ready materials, including strategic decks, models, and narratives. 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to synthesize complexity and distill what matters. 

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights. 

• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence stakeholders. 

• Ability to thrive in fast‑paced environments and adapt quickly to evolving client demands. 

• Familiarity with SimCorp and other investment platforms is strongly preferred. 

BENEFITS

Attractive salary and bonus scheme 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 - working from SimCorp’s office two days a week. And opportunities for professional development: there is never only one route - we offer a personal approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take. Visit our career pages to learn more about .

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. 

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $108,560 - $162,840 USD . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including health care, leave, and retirement plans. Your total compensation may vary based on role, location, department and individual performance.