Overview
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Why SimCorp
At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values — caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered.
Why this role is important for us
The Lead Operational Excellence Specialist will be instrumental in managing daily operations, project execution, and continuous improvement within our Data Management Services (DMS) organization. This hybrid role requires a well-established foundation in operational delivery and customer engagement, expertise in project management, and the ability to improve operational processes across global teams. You will act as a trusted operations leader and SME on investment data management, collaborating with clients, project stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure smooth transitions from onboarding to production. The role is anchored in three core pillars:
* Investment Data Management Expertise & Client Engagement – Leveraging deep knowledge of financial instruments, vendor data (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv, ICE, MSCI), and market practices to deliver client-centric solutions and attentively shape the service experience across the investment data lifecycle.
* Project Delivery & Stream Leadership – Leading the onboarding stream for Data Management Services with a focus on accurate data integration, vendor configuration, testing oversight, and seamless alignment with the client’s operational and reporting needs.
* Standards, Controls & Continuous Improvement – Embedding investment data-specific controls, KPIs, and governance frameworks that ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit-readiness, while continuously driving scalable improvements across operational processes.
This role directly supports SimCorp’s strategic vision for scalable and resilient data management services.
What You Will Be Responsible For
* Lead the Data Management Service onboarding stream, coordinating all aspects of operational delivery, test execution, go-live readiness, and post-migration stabilization.
* Serve as the investment data management operational SME for client engagements, ensuring readiness across all stakeholders and early identification of risks and delivery gaps.
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the DMS operational lifecycle.
* Evaluate and improve existing workflows, SOPs, and governance processes to ensure scalable and audit-ready operations.
* Design and maintain KPIs, capacity models, and performance scorecards aligned with DMS and client SLAs.
* Drive incident response and stabilization efforts during onboarding, especially for newly built services or operational gaps.
* Champion automation initiatives and partner with data and change teams to reduce manual intervention and mitigate risk.
* Provide specialized insight into data governance, controls frameworks (preventive, detective, corrective), and regulatory readiness (e.g., SOC1, SFDR).
* Act as an internal consultant to standardize delivery models across teams, including alternative investments and ESG data workflows.
* Collaborate with Product, Professional Services, and Business Services to improve service design, implementation quality, and post-go-live stability.
* Effectively lead the Operational Excellence community of practice and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement across the global team.
What We Value
* Deep operational experience in investment data management services with direct client engagement.
* Demonstrated leadership in managing the Investment data management Service projects, encompassing project coordination, test oversight, and cutover planning.
* Demonstrated success in implementing process improvement, automation, and performance initiatives within financial operations.
* Familiarity with SimCorp Dimension, EDM tools, or other investment management platforms.
* Knowledge of key investment data domains (e.g., market data, reference data, ESG, pricing, alternatives).
* Practical experience with KPIs, risk-control matrices, runbooks, and audit-aligned governance (SOC1, ISAE, etc.).
* Well-developed cross-functional leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
* Proficient communication skills—able to distill operational complexity into executive-level insights and recommendations.
Benefits
Attractive salary, bonus scheme, and pension are essential for any work agreement. In addition, SimCorp offers flexible working hours and a hybrid workplace model with a global policy of working from the office two days per week and remote work on other days. We also provide opportunities for skill development through IP sprints (three weeks per quarter) and a personalized approach to professional development.
Next Steps
Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible. Only applications submitted through our system will be processed. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities, please exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non-professional information from your application.
If you are interested but unsure about this role, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team can help identify the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks. We value your feedback to continually improve our talent acquisition process.
Who We Are
For over 50 years, we have worked with investment and asset managers to become a leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 3,000+ colleagues with diverse nationalities, educations, and backgrounds. SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide a leading front-to-back offering for clients. SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to a culture where diverse perspectives are integrated into everyday work.
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