Associate Director, Program Manager - Fluent German Language Proficiency Required

Ss&c Technologies, Inc.; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial solutions provider in Camden Town is seeking an experienced Risk Programs Manager to oversee project planning and execution across the DACH region. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of project management experience, proficiency in Agile methodologies, and excellent client communication skills. This role offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Professional development reimbursement

Competitive holiday scheme

Well-being programs

Hands-on training throughout career

Qualifications

• 5+ years of end-to-end project management experience, preferably in the financial industry.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale projects.
• Fluency in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project activities as the primary client contact.
• Establish and lead status meetings with project teams and stakeholders.
• Track project costs and ensure budget adherence.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Agile methodologies

Risk management

Financial expertise

Stakeholder management

Education

BS/BA degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About SS&C Algorithmics

SS&C Algorithmics delivers risk analytics solutions to banks, broker dealers, asset managers, hedge funds, private equity funds and service providers. Its offerings support X-Value Adjustment (XVA), Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB), Standardized Approach for Counterparty Credit Risk (SA-CCR), and other Basel regulatory requirements, as well as ALM, regulatory liquidity, limit management, real‑time credit, and credit lifecycle management.

Job Summary

The Risk Programs Manager (PM) leads project planning and coordination across SS&C’s DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). The PM ensures on‑time, on‑budget delivery, maintains client relationships, and supports pre‑sales activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day project activities and serve as the primary client communication point.
• Establish and lead status meetings with the internal project team, client project managers, and other stakeholders.
• Anticipate project deviations, take corrective action, and, if unresolved, elevate issues to senior management.
• Provide daily functional direction, maintain project standards, and monitor milestone achievement.
• Track project cost versus budget, issuing corrective actions to guarantee completion within budget constraints.
• Serve as the primary contact for all DACH clients, even between active projects, maintaining communication and addressing client issues.
• Act as a trusted advisor during pre‑sales: participate in discovery sessions, contribute to proposals, RFP responses, and Statements of Work; present solutions clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align solutions with client expectations and organizational capabilities.
• Identify early risks, delivery challenges, or scope limitations during the sales process and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support strategic account planning and identify upsell or cross‑sell opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience

• BS/BA degree or higher.
• 5+ years of end‑to‑end project management experience, with at least 3 years in the financial industry.
• Proficiency with Waterfall and Agile project methodologies.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent or large‑scale projects.
• Track record of delivering high‑risk, complex initiatives.
• Ability to track project financials and manage budgets.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Deep understanding of the financial services industry, including wealth management, brokerage, or retirement.
• Experience creating business cases, comprehensive requirements, and identifying interdependencies.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Project).
• Strong client‑management skills and capacity to build trusted relationships.
• Superior stakeholder management and collaboration across sales, delivery, and product functions.
• Proven experience with proposals, pitches, and strategic solutioning.
• Fluency in English and German.

Benefits

• Professional development reimbursement and access to SS&C University.
• Competitive holiday scheme and work/life balance initiatives.
• Well‑being programs and comprehensive benefits package.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and welcoming all talent.
• Hands‑on, team‑customised training throughout the career.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Application Procedure

To apply, please visit our Careers page at www.ssctech.com/careers and submit your application directly through our corporate website.