Location:SimCorpGlobal
As a Consulting Solution Architect you will serve as a trusted advisor throughout consulting engagements helping clients shapefeasiblesolution options leadingor supportingthe design of customhigh valuesolutions and ensuring strong domain integrity aligned with the broaderSimCorpOnesolution design. You will playa central roleinsupportingscalablehighqualitycustom implementations and contribute to consistency and excellence across our Consulting organization.
You will collaborate closely with colleagues across Consulting Product Management and Value Streams to ensure our custom solutionsremainbothfeasibleand aligned toSimCorpstandards. You will also help advance our practices strengthen our knowledge base and mentor the next generation of solutioning talent withinSimCorp.
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US
AsSimCorpembarks on theSimCorpOne journey the Consulting Solution Architect plays a critical role in enabling the Consulting organization to deliverhighquality scalable custom solutions. Consulting Solution Architectsensure that custom client requirements are shaped and delivered with strong domain integrity consistency and alignment withSimCorpsdelivery methodologies(Compass)and theSimCorpOne solution.
You will:
Influence key architectural decisions in strategic and complex consulting projects
Strengthenour consulting methodologies and enablement efforts
Contribute to the evolution of consulting solution best practices and patterns
Our new Consulting Solution Architects bring deep domain experience withinthe scope of theInvestmentsSub-Service Lineand the consulting skills needed to act as trusted advisors to internal and external clients.
This is a global position with potential locations acrossSimCorpoffices worldwide. International travel may bebased on client needs. The role reports to the Global Practice Lead.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
InvestmentsDomains-Expertisewithin one or more domains
Alternatives/Private Assets
Assets Private Equity Private Debt Real Estate
Lifecycle Deal flowFundraising Reporting Investment Monitoring Performance Fund Administration Accounting
Portfolio Construction/Modelling Ideation to Monitoring
Assets Listed Fixed Income Listed Equities Listed Derivatives OTC Derivatives ETFs ABS/MBS etc.
Decision SupportWorkflows Risk Performance ValuationsAdvanced Analytics Scenario Analysis Derivatives Hedging
Research Investment Planning Investment Mandates
PortfolioManagement Compliance and Trading
Order Management Lifecycle Targeting/Switching Cash Management Rebalancing etc.
Pre-trade and post-trade compliance
Trading Connectivity via FIX Execution TCA System Performance etc.
Global PracticeOwnership
Own theGlobal consulting practicewithin your domainincludingownership of the global consulting artifacts for yourspecificdomain.
Contributewithstructured feedback into standards evolution.
Has strong commercial acumen and understands the impact of decisions when closing deals
Shapeanddefineour consultingpracticewithin your domain.
Support theenablementof consultantsto delivercustomclient solutionswithhigh qualityconsistency andalignedwiththeSimCorpOne solution.
Scoping & Advisory
Leadorsupportdomainspecific consultingscoping duringappropriatesalesand early project phasesfor complex and strategic consulting engagements
Act as the key advisorand influencerfor solution options and custom feasibility
Collaborate with SalesSolution EngineersEngagement Leads Product Management and Value Streams
Define andvalidatecustom architecture and design in complexand strategicclient projects
Ensure custom build quality and provide ongoingqualityassurance
Resolve domain-specific challenges in collaboration with consultingvalue streamsand product teams
Knowledge Enablement
Document anddisseminatedomain knowledge and best practices
Support onboarding and capability building within Consulting
Collaborate on crossfunctional learning initiatives
Collaboration & Influence
Work closely with Product Management Value Streams and project teams
Represent your domain in discussions on solution direction and domain challenges
Interface with clients including senior stakeholders on custom solution matters
Advocate roadmap priority for repeated customizations
Mentoring & Community Leadership
Coach consultants and aspiring architects
Help grow solution maturity within Consulting
Influence crossdomain architecture discussions and knowledge sharing
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 excel at several of the following skills and be able to - and interested in - learning the rest.
Relevant degree in Computer Science Software EngineeringMathematicsor a relevant Business degree
At least10 years of proven experience designing and implementingSimCorpDimension solutions
Deep business knowledge within the InvestmentFront to MiddleOfficedomain Post IBOR to Post Trade
Understanding of our clients general business processes and operating model
International experience and global mindset
Have been involved in severalSimCorpDimension implementations from theearly stagesof the project
Ability to build relationships drive discussions andimpactstakeholders when
Engagement in partnering with various parts of theSimCorporganization
Proactiveness creativeness and commercial mindedness with a global perspective
Proficiencyin English
BENEFITS
SimCorpoffers several benefits that might play a significant factor in considering whether to accept a job offer. SinceSimCorpoperates in 30 offices worldwide the benefits package may vary from country to country.
Simcorp follows a global hybrid policy asking employees to work from the office two days each week while allowing remote work on other days.
NEXT STEPS
Please click below to apply. For further information about the position please contactRaja Sundaram Global Practice LeadInvestments and AlternativesorHanna Brzózka Lead Talent Acquisition Partner onto learn more about the vacancy recruitmentprocessorSimCorpinternal transfer policy.
Please note that only applications sent through our Workday system will be processed.
In addition tosubmittingyour CVplease add a short Cover Letterand10-minutevideomotivating your interest elaborating on:
What is your vision for yourself as a Solution Architect
What do you hope toaccomplish
How will you work together with the GPL and other Solution Architects to advance both your andSimCorpsvisions
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
For over 50 years we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the worlds leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 4000 colleagues with a broad range of nationalitieseducations 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.
For Toronto only:The salary range for this position is$CADannual. Base pay may vary based on factors such as years of experienceskillsand qualifications. Additionally employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits including health and dental care timeoffand Group RRSP/TFSA.
This is an active existing vacancy.
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