Lead Business Consultant, ABOR

About the role

At SimCorp, we facilitate the streamlining of investments, accounting, and operations for major global financial institutions. We implement our software by way of high-quality projects, and business consultants are essential to us. In the role of Lead Business Consultant specializing in ABOR (accounting book of records), your participation will be instrumental in the expansion of our market unit and in advancing the outcomes of our clients' projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for major parts of SimCorp Dimension® implementation projects
• Know the customers’ requirements and processes related to Accounting at banks, asset managers and insurers and outline solutions for optimal use of SimCorp Dimension®
• Closely cooperate with the project manager and key role in developing projects to success
• Gain understanding of Simcorp One and utilize them for project delivery
• Key contact for our customers for all questions in connection with SimCorp Dimension®
• Instruct and mentor less experienced colleagues on the job
• Contribute to improving best practices for implementation processes and promote topics across projects
• Actively participate in know-how exchange with colleagues on an international level

Requirements

We value individuals who can see themselves contributing and thriving in the position described above. While previous experience as an Analyst or (Implementation) Consultant for asset managers, asset owners, banks or consulting firms is important, we also value candidates with experience in one or more of the following fields: 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 5-10 years of experience working hands on with the investment and/or fund accounting functions and the enterprise applications that enable them. Consultants should have experience with multiple enterprise implementations involving ABOR functions on the buy side, and hands on experience with applications similar to Dimension. Degree within Business discipline (Accounting, Finance, or Economics) or Mathematics/Applied Sciences preferred.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with a can-do mindset
• Able to manage assigned tasks and deliver the results on time
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English – both oral and written
• Basic understanding of financial industry/products and related accounting
• Knowledge/experience with accounting for insurance industry is a plus
• CPA, CA, or CFA qualification is a plus
• Hands-on experience with SimCorp Dimension is a plus

Skills

We expect you to be good at several of the following and be able to - and interested in - learning the rest. 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: Our candidates will have experience in one or more of the following fields: 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 5-10 years of experience working hands on with the investment and/or fund accounting functions and the enterprise applications that enable them, Consultants should have experience with multiple enterprise implementations involving ABOR functions on the buy side, and hands on experience with applications similar to Dimension, Degree within Business discipline (Accounting, Finance, or Economics) or Mathematics/Applied Sciences preferred, Self-starter with a can-do mindset, Able to manage assigned tasks and deliver the results on time, Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English – both oral and written, Basic understanding of financial industry/products and related accounting, Knowledge/experience with accounting for insurance industry is a plus, CPA, CA, or CFA qualification is a plus, Hands-on experience with SimCorp Dimension is a plus

Benefits

SimCorp offers several benefits that might play a significant factor in considering whether to accept a job offer. Since SimCorp operates 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.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $115,040 - $165,40 CAD for Toronto and $133,200 - $199,800 USD for New York City. Base pay may vary based on factors such as years of experience, skills and qualifications.

Schedule

Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits including health and dental care, time off and Group RRSP/TFSA. For New York City only, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including health care, leave, and retirement plans.