Principal Business Consultant, Front Office
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
The Principal Business Consultant at SimCorp delivers expert solutions with a significant impact on projects and business outcomes. With typically 5-8 years of experience in consulting or a related field, this role leads projects autonomously, provides strategic insights, and applies specialized expertise to design and implement complex SimCorp Dimension 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.
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 Principal Business Consultant specializing in Front Office, 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 Front Office area - including order and trade management, multi-asset class trading, and portfolio management - 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
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 tomaintaina 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:
Previousexperience as an Analyst or (Implementation) Consultant for asset managers, asset owners,banksor consulting firms
Excellentknow-howin at least two of the following areas:
Front Office - Portfolio Management, Order & Trade Management - for Multi-Asset Class Investment
Consulting or Professional Services within the Buy side 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 front office/portfolio construction/trading functions and related enterprise applications
Consultants should have experience with multiple enterprise implementations involving Front Office/Order Management functions on the buy side, and hands-on experience with applicationssimilar toSimCorpDimension
Experience with portfolio construction, order management, trade execution, and/or compliance and limit monitoring across multi-asset class investment workflows 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 valuable outcomes on time
Have Excellent communication skills andproficiencyin English - both oral and written
Basic understanding of financial industry/products and related accounting
Hands-on experience withSimCorpDimension is a plus
Ability to travel to client’s site
Can attend theSimCorpoffice 2x/week as per our hybrid policy.
BENEFITS
Attractive salary, bonus scheme, and pension are essential for any work agreement. However, inSimCorpwe believe we can offer more. Therefore, in addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we providea good workand life balance: flexible working hours and a hybrid model. And opportunities for professional development: there is neverjust onlyone route - we offer an individual approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take. Thispostingis 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. AtSimCorp, 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 ofSimCorpbut are not sure this role is suitable,submityour CV anyway.SimCorpis on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready toassistyou discover the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks.
SimCorpwelcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the People & Culture team at[email protected].
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,educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds.SimCorpis an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, weleveragethe combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients.
SimCorpis an equal opportunity employer andwelcomeapplicants from all backgrounds, without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives andexpertiseare 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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For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $163,520 - $245,280 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 andindividual performance.