Solutions Engineer (Portfolio Management)

SimCorp; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Flexible working hours

Job summary

SimCorp is seeking an APAC Solutions Engineer to join our team in Sydney, Singapore, or Hong Kong. You will configure demos, respond to RFPs, and lead functional components of the sales cycle across APAC opportunities. Fluency in Mandarin is essential to liaise with North Asia clients.

The role involves light travel and a hybrid work setup with flexible hours. You will partner with Sales, Product, and Professional Services to tailor demonstrations and map complex client challenges to SimCorp’s

Qualifications

• 3+ years in FinTech implementations, transformations, presales, or relationship management with portfolio management exposure.
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of financial markets and investment processes.
• Foundational technical knowledge, APIs and data workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own detailed preparation and configuration work to enable high-quality demos and PoCs.
• Respond to RFPs/RFIs and prepare tailored solution proposals.
• Partner with the Sales team to own functional components across APAC opportunities.
• Deliver impactful product and functional presentations to prospects.
• Participate in discovery sessions to map client pain points to solutions.
• Coordinate with Product, Professional Services, and SMEs for solution design.

Skills

FinTech experience

Presales exposure

Portfolio management knowledge

Presentation skills

Tools

APIs

Data workflows

Job description

WHAT MAKES US, US Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to 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. If you like what we’re saying, keep reading!

Why is the role important to us

SimCorp APAC is seeking a Solutions Engineer to join our APAC team in Singapore/HK/Sydney. This role is critical in supporting the functional aspects of the sales process and solving complex prospects challenges through SimCorp’s multi-asset investment management platform. You will work closely with the wider Sales team and other internal teams to configure and deliver compelling demonstrations, scope solutions, and help solve complex client challenges. Your contribution will directly influence deal success and client trust across the APAC region. The role will focus on portfolio management activities and related workflows, while also touching on broader aspects of SimCorp’s solutions across data, risk & performance, compliance, order management, operations, and accounting.

What you will be responsible for

In this role, you will focus on the functional and technical components of the sales cycle - taking ownership of detailed preparation and configuration work that enables high-quality demonstrations and Proof of Concepts. Your efforts will help solve complex prospect challenges and build trust, with the ultimate goal of winning clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain internal demonstration environment to ensure readiness for client demos.
• Assist in responding to RFPs/RFIs and preparing tailored solution proposals.
• Partner with the wider Sales team to own functional components of the sales cycle across APAC opportunities.
• Deliver impactful product & functional presentations to prospects.
• Participate in discovery sessions to understand client pain points and map solutions.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams (Product, Professional Services, SMEs) to align solution design with client needs.
• Proof of Concepts and contribute to functional and technical aspects for demos, including scripts.
• Stay up to date on market developments and link them to platform workflows.
• Light to moderate travel as required for sales activity.

What we value:

Our team is seeking an individual with high motivation, extensive FinTech experience, technical curiosity, and a results-driven orientation to cultivate client trust and assist in overcoming complex issues.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in FinTech (implementations, transformations, presales, or relationship management with functional/commercial exposure) with exposure to portfolio management activities. Demonstrated skills in creative problem-solving, complemented by a thoroughness in detail. Good understanding of financial markets and investment processes. Foundational technical knowledge (e.g., APIs, data workflows) and familiarity with multi-asset (securities, derivatives, loans, public and private assets). Proficient in sharing information and delivering presentations; skilled in clarifying complicated concepts. Ability to perform well in a fluid work atmosphere and adjust quickly.

Recommended Attributes:

Success in this role requires more than technical skills—it demands flexibility in handling varying client needs, collaboration, and a client‑first mindset. Openness to learning and evolving, leading to increased responsibility over time. Comfortable with direct configuration work as part of creating compelling sales demonstrations. Attention to detail and commitment to quality. Committed approach to problem‑solving and taking initiative. Transparency and collaboration in a team environment. Capacity for handling changes effectively. Integrity and accountability in all interactions. Effective communication and relationship‑building skills. Respect and reliability in interactions with others.

Language Skills:

Business-level proficiency in Mandarin (spoken and written) to liaise with clients in North Asia. Good to have: Additional languages such as Cantonese, Korean, or Japanese. These language skills are essential for effective communication and relationship‑building with potential clients in the North Asian Markets where we are expanding.

Others:

Hybrid work arrangement

BENEFITS:

At 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.

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

We are also honored to have been voted as a WealthTech100 company for three consecutive years. The new WealthTech100 list aims to highlight tech innovation leaders in the investment management industry.

Founded in 1971, with more than 3,000 employees across five continents, SimCorp is a truly global technology leader that empowers more than half of the world’s top 100 financial companies through its integrated platform, services, and partner ecosystem.

SimCorp is a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group.

As of 2024, SimCorp includes Axioma, the leading provider of risk and management and portfolio optimization solutions for the global buy side.