Principal Business Consultant, Accounting & Operations (ABOR)

We are seeking an individual to join our Accounting and Operations team in APAC. The role can either be offered at a Lead or Principal level depending on the level of experiences and skills of the successful candidate.

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 3,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general.

SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients.

SimCorp is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are 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.

Why is the role important to us:

At SimCorp, we facilitate the streamlining of investment decisions, accounting, and operations for major global financial institutions. In the role of Lead Business Consultant, you will be expected to take an active role in the ABOR service line to improve implementation expertise, know-how of ABOR consultants within our market unit and beyond.

You will normally be working full-time on implementation projects, which require your expertise in the ABOR area. Lead Business Consultants are highly skilled professionals who form part of our Professional Services team, working within Consulting Services and based within the market units. The main purpose of the role is to provide expert advice and functional delivery in the successful deployment of SimCorp Dimension® within a client’s environment.

What you will be responsible for

Your accountabilities include but will not be limited to:

• Independently manage one or more business-related workstreams in the implementation project, responsible for identifying all required tasks, dependencies, and time/resource estimates and providing status updates to Project Manager for inclusion in the overall project plan

• Can act as project leader for small and mid-sized SimCorp Dimension® projects

• Facilitate requirements gathering workshop and trainings at new or existing clients in business-related areas and domains

• Document client requirements and map to SimCorp Dimension® functions and processes, identifying improvements and efficiencies where possible. Possess understanding of basic project planning

• Responsible for providing configuration and end-user training, allowing the client to maintain SimCorp Dimension® and optimize its usage

• Key contact for our customers for questions in connection with SimCorp Dimension®

• Instruct and mentor less experienced colleagues on the job

• Identify opportunities to offer tailored services beyond the project scope to our customers in your role as a trusted advisor

• Contribute to improving best practices for implementation processes and promote topics across projects

What we value

Above all, your ability to thrive in and contribute to this role is paramount. Your skills' origins are less critical; however, we expect proficiency in several of the following areas, with an eagerness to learn:

• Degree/master's within Finance, Economics, Accounting.

• Experience and knowledge within accounting standards / regulations e.g. IFRS9, USGAAP, Tax

• Experience and knowledge with the financial services industry

• Several years of experience supporting SimCorp Dimension solutions, covering the following topics:

  • Investment/Financial Accounting

  • Fund Accounting

  • General Ledger Accounting

  • Reconciliations

• Constantly willing to expand your knowledge of SimCorp Dimension® and the clients’ businesses in order to ensure that clients get the optimal configuration and workflow.

• Are result driven, creative, and analytical with a global perspective.

• Have excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.

• Ideally, you have SimCorp Dimension® experience or you are familiar with implementing and configuring financial software

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Flexible for travel as we operate as an APAC organization.

Benefits:

In addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we provide a good work & life balance and opportunities for professional development: there is never just only one route - we offer an individual approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take. Visit our career pages to learn more about working at SimCorp:

Since SimCorp operates in 20+ offices worldwide, the benefits package may vary from country to country.

Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible, we process incoming applications continually. Please note that only applications sent through our system will be processed. 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.

For any questions you are welcome to contact BJ Chua, Lead Talent Acquisition Partner, at [email protected]. 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 everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated.

By Joining our team, you will have the chance to:

• Become part of a thriving company comprising collaborative, curious, courageous, and capable employees

• Explore a multitude of exciting learning and development opportunities, supported by our tailored learning guild

• Engage with highly skilled and experienced colleagues, each bringing their diverse backgrounds and perspectives

• Join a company that not only values but consistently advocates for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, promoting a truly inclusive and empowering environment