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WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US
The Lead/Principal Derivatives Operations Specialist in the Investment Operations team at SimCorp is responsible for overseeing and managing operational tasks related to investment activities. This role involves leading a team in processing, settling, reconciling, and measuring investment transactions, ensuring that all operations are completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with industry regulations. With typically 5+ years of experience, the Lead Operations Analyst is responsible for optimizing workflows, identifying operational risks, and providing insights into investment performance, while mentoring and supporting junior team members.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Lead the processing, settlement, and reconciliation of investment transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure data integrity and seamless integration of investment data across systems
Oversee the performance of investment operations and drive improvements to streamline workflows, reduce errors, and increase operational efficiency
Provide guidance and support to junior analysts, ensuring they meet operational goals and maintain high performance standards
Develop and maintain reports on operational performance, highlighting key metrics, trends, and areas for improvement
Monitor and resolve discrepancies in investment data, ensuring timely corrective actions are taken to minimize disruption
Act as a liaison between the investment operations team and other departments, ensuring clear communication and alignment on business objectives
Assist with the implementation of new tools and technologies to enhance operational capabilities and improve system performance
Stay informed on industry trends and regulatory changes, ensuring investment operations remain compliant and competitive
Provide recommendations to senior leadership on operational improvements, risks, and best practices
WHAT WE VALUE
Overseeing and optimizing the daily operations of investment activities, including trade processing and reconciliation
Mentoring junior team members and ensuring high standards of performance
Analyzing operational performance and providing actionable insights for improvements
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data integration and operational efficiency
Resolving discrepancies in investment data and ensuring compliance with regulations
Implementing new tools and technologies to enhance investment operations and efficiency
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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 provide a good work and life balance: flexible working hours and a hybrid workplace model. 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 STEP:
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.
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.
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 and welcome applicants 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 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.
