Director Government Affairs / Communication Alexion France / BeLux (H / F)

Business Consultant - Data & Communication

Location : Paris or Brussels

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.

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 actively building a culture where diverse perspectives and skills are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide high-quality solutions to our clients.

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

At SimCorp, we facilitate the streamlining of investment decisions, accounting, and operations for major global financial institutions. We do this through IT systems, processes, and financial knowledge. Implementing our software by way of high-quality projects is at the core of what we do. To introduce our software to our clients, and deliver the outcomes they will adopt, business consultants are essential to us.

We are looking for a Business Consultant to join our EMEA Consulting Services team which seeks consulting efficiency in configuration and standardization, knowledge sharing and collaboration across divisions and market units. You will be part of the Data Management Service Line. This Service Line is responsible for the implementation of Data Management solutions which covers 3 main areas :

• Integration – how SimCorp Dimension connects to and interacts with external systems and solutions
• Data Warehouse and Reporting - how information is retrieved from SimCorp Dimension
• System Operations - the services required to access and process data inside SimCorp Dimension.

In your role you will also be exposed to the whole SimCorp value chain from Front Office to Back Office, including Reporting.

As part of your induction, you will be directly engaged in our software system and attend the three-weeks’ SimCorp Dimension Academy.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• You will take over a range of tasks in a project team: advising and assisting clients with the use of SimCorp Dimension in their daily operational work.
• You conduct workshops to explore client requirements working with clients and SimCorp’s team to assist in capturing, defining and suggesting the most adapted solution.
• You build, deliver and test configuration work in aspects of SimCorp Dimension based on client requirements.
• You advise on process improvements through better use of SimCorp Dimension and contribute to improve and document best practices for implementations.
• You constantly expand your knowledge of SimCorp Dimension and the clients’ business in order to ensure that clients get the optimal value / outcome out of their SimCorp Dimension usage.
• You contribute to knowledge sharing within service line projects and tasks.
• You contribute to improving best practices for implementation processes and promote topics across projects.
• You regularly participate in know-how exchange with colleagues on an international level.

WHAT WE VALUE

• Experience implementing or configuring investment management systems similar to SimCorp Dimension, or work experience as Business Analyst or Consultant for asset managers, asset servicers, insurance or consulting firms (2 years minimum).
• Degree in Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Economics or similar qualification.
• Familiarity with the processes at asset managers, insurance companies and banks is preferred.
• Knowledge in some of the following areas: SQL, relational databases, data warehouse, reports and XSLT (XML).
• High organizational skills and the ability to work both alongside others and alone.
• Good communication and consulting skills and a high degree of commercial awareness, customer orientation and quality consciousness.
• Team spirit and a wish to share your knowledge.
• Fluency in English, additional language abilities would be beneficial.
• Readiness to travel.

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 model. And opportunities for professional development: there is never just only one route - we offer a personalized approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take.

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.

For any questions you are welcome to contact Azeta GUITI, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner. 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 a thriving 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.