Head of Connectivity Investment Management Platform

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Why this role is important for us

As a global leader in our space SimCorp is on a journey to transform from a traditional enterprise software company into a technology-enabled services business while sustaining ourtrack recordof double-digit highly profitable growth. Connectivity Services is one of the fastest growing parts of this journey it is the operational backbone that connects SimCorp with our clients ecosystem of asset servicers counterparties market utilities fintech partners and trading venues. We are now recruiting for a Head of Connectivity to build and scale the teams that make client onboarding faster and more efficient and that keep our clients running smoothly around the clock.

This is a fast-growing area of the business and the team will be built up from the ground to support an expanding client base with connectivity integration and production support capabilities that can be applied consistently and repeatably across all clients.

As a Head of Connectivity you will be a key member of the Leadership Team reporting directly toHead of SMBS Value Stream.

What you willbe responsible for

• Build and grow the Connectivity Services team to keep pace withSimCorpsfast-growing business and increasing client volumes

• Drive faster more efficient client onboarding by building up team capacity and capability

• Scale up production support to deliver 24/5 coverage ensuring operational continuity for clients around the clock

• Build repeatable scalable processes and apply them uniformly across all clients to drive consistency quality and efficiency

• Establish and drive a continuous improvement culture: monitor SLAs and operational metricsidentifytrends and take proactive action to close gaps and lift performance over time

• Own and manage 3rd party engagements relevant to Connectivity Services ensuring vendors and partners deliver to the standard our clients expect

• Act as the senior escalation point for client issues within Connectivity Services ensuringtimelyresolution and clear communication

• Support the commercial organization in pipeline development providing input on connectivity scope feasibility and delivery approach for prospective clients

• Collaborate closely with Product Management to ensure the connectivity solution roadmap reflects client and operational needs

• Manage resources (people budget time) effectively to ensure outcomes are delivered on time and within budget

• Identify assess and mitigate risks that couldimpactteam performance or delivery

What we value

• 10 years of experience delivering services to clients who consume mission-critical enterprise software

• People leadership experience and a proventrack recordof building and scaling high-performing teams

• Domain experience within capital markets and its ecosystem for the Buy Side

• Experience managing production support operations ideally including extended-hours or shift-based coverage models

• Solid track record designing and implementing repeatable standardized operational processes across a client base

• Experience managing third-party / vendor relationships and engagements

• Comfortable operating as a senior escalationpointsfor client-facing issues

• Established experience collaborating with Commercial Product Management and Operations functions

• Solid understanding of the technology industry and the fundamentals of a SaaS business

• Technical fluency in integration methods and messaging protocols is an added advantage

• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance day-to-day detail without losing sight of the bigger picture

• Great collaborative skills highly motivated and result-oriented

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 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.

For Poland Location

Compensation ranges are beingdisclosedat theinitialstage of candidate engagement.

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The salary range for this position is between EUR 86 000 and EUR 130 000 in base compensation under the CCNL Commercio framework. Additionally employees are eligible to benefits including health care leave and retirement plans. Total compensation including possible bonuses may vary depending on role location department and individual performance.

Next Step

Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible we process incoming applications continually.

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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.

We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyones experience positive and valuable. Therefore during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback which is highly appreciated.

Who We Are

SimCorp is a leading provider of investment management solutions to the worlds largest asset managers fund managers asset servicers pension and insurance funds wealth managers banks and sovereign wealth funds.

Here you will get to work with skilled and collaborative colleagues. We are more than 4000 employees from 50 nationalities working at supporting our 200 clients across the globe.

We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view together we are building a culture where difference is valued. You will be part of a thriving team and a company that continues to grow offering a lot of stimulating and interesting opportunities.

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