Lead Business Systems Analyst (SimCorp Dimension) - Project Delivery & Solution Design

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AIMCo in Edmonton, Canada, is seeking a Lead Business Systems Analyst (SimCorp Dimension) to lead the analysis, design, and delivery of SimCorp enhancements within the Application Delivery team. You will guide cross-functional groups to translate business needs into practical technology solutions.

The role requires strong SimCorp Dimension expertise, effective stakeholder management, and the ability to drive scalable platform initiatives that support AIMCo's $200+ billion investment platform.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in investment management, capital markets, or financial services.
• 3+ years with SimCorp Dimension solution design and implementations.
• 3+ years with SimCorp integration modules (Filter Toolbox, Data Extractor, Communication Server, Batch Job Groups, Services).
• 3+ years using SimCorp Dimension's Investment Book of Records module and lifecycle events.
• Strong understanding of investment operations, accounting, and trade lifecycles.
• Experience delivering projects and solving platform enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Lead SimCorp Dimension project initiatives with GTD agile teams.
• Drive technical solution design using native SimCorp functionality.
• Gather requirements, evaluate options, and define scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and vendor teams to implement enhancements.
• Provide technical leadership during delivery and ensure production stability.

Skills

SimCorp Dimension

Investment Management

Stakeholder Management

Solution Design

Project Delivery

Agile

Tools

Filter Toolbox

Data Extractor

Communication Server

Batch Job Groups

Services

Job description

Opportunity

At AIMCo, technology enables investment processes that support more than $200 billion in assets under management.

Closing Date

October 10, 2026

Opportunity

At AIMCo, technology enables investment processes that support more than $200 billion in assets under management.

We are seeking a Lead Business Systems Analyst (SimCorp Dimension) – Project Delivery & Solution Design to join our Application Delivery team. In this role, you will lead the analysis, design, and implementation of SimCorp Dimension enhancements and strategic initiatives that support AIMCo's investment management platform.

Working closely with business stakeholders, architects, developers, operations teams, and vendor partners, you will help shape the future evolution of the platform by delivering scalable, sustainable, and business-focused solutions.

This role is ideally suited to a professional who enjoys project delivery, solution design, stakeholder engagement, and solving complex investment technology challenges.

This posting will close at 11:59 pm October 9th, 2026

What You Will Do

• Work closely with Global Technology & Data (GTD) agile teams to deliver SimCorp Dimension project initiatives.
• Lead SimCorp technical solution design activities using core native SimCorp functionality.
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements, evaluate options, and define scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and vendor teams to design and implement platform enhancements.
• Support major platform initiatives, upgrades, and strategic technology projects.
• Provide technical leadership during project delivery and implementation activities.
• Support production stability and provide expertise during complex issue resolution activities when required.
• Identify risks and implement controls that improve platform reliability and long-term sustainability.

What We Are Looking For

You are an experienced business systems analyst with strong SimCorp expertise, excellent stakeholder management capabilities, and a proven ability to translate business requirements into practical technology solutions.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within investment management, capital markets, pension funds, or financial services industries.
• 3+ years of experience with SimCorp Dimension solution design, requirements gathering, or implementation activities across project or platform initiatives.
• 3+ years of Experience working with SimCorp integration modules including Filter Toolbox, Data Extractor, Communication Server, Batch Job Groups, and Services.
• 3+ years of experience working with SimCorp Dimension's Investment Book of Records module and financial instrument lifecycle events.
• Strong understanding of investment operations, accounting principles, and trade lifecycle processes.
• Experience participating in project delivery, solution implementation, or platform enhancement initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence, transparency, humility, integrity, and collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with architects, developers, and vendor partners to design large-scale solutions.
• Experience operating within Agile delivery teams.
• Experience coordinating user acceptance testing (UAT) or test management activities for large-scale SimCorp releases.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior business systems analysts.

What Success Looks Like

• Established as a trusted advisor for SimCorp-related projects and strategic initiatives.
• Successfully delivered scalable and sustainable platform enhancements.
• Improved platform capabilities through effective solution design and execution.
• Built strong relationships across business, operations, technology, and vendor stakeholders.
• Contributed to the continued evolution of AIMCo's investment technology ecosystem.

About AIMCo

AIMCo is one of Canada's largest and most diversified institutional investment managers, managing more than $200 billion on behalf of Alberta-based pension plans, endowment funds, and government clients.

Guided by our values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity, and collaboration, we are committed to delivering long-term value for Albertans.

Next Steps

We are excited to meet you. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we will be in touch with any questions.

Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.

At AIMCo, we draw upon the differences in who we are, where we come from and the way we think to deliver results for the Albertans who rely on us. We offer an inclusive, modern workplace where well-being is prioritized, and colleagues are enabled to do their best work. Our team members are motivated by our purpose and committed to creating long-term value for our clients and their beneficiaries.