Lead Principal, Strategy & Transformation

Sim; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in London seeks a Lead Principal, Strategy and Transformation to drive their transformation program. This role involves leading large-scale initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and align with business objectives. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in strategic planning and project management. The company offers a hybrid workplace model, flexible hours, and a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Bonus scheme

Flexible working hours

Hybrid workplace model

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strategic planning and execution within a global organization.
• Expertise in program and project management, including cross-functional leadership.
• Deep understanding of change management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation program focused on transitioning to a horizontal delivery model.
• Design and implement transformation strategies across Operations.
• Manage cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives.

Skills

Strategic planning

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Mentoring

Commercial acumen

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 THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

As SimCorp continues its transformation into a technology-enabled services business, we are evolving our delivery model to be horizontally aligned to client outcomes. To support this strategic shift, we are recruiting a Lead Principal, Strategy and Transformation to lead and drive the transformation program within our Operations function.

This role will be responsible for designing and executing large-scale transformation initiatives that improve operational efficiency, enhance client outcomes, and align with SimCorp’s long-term business objectives. The Lead Principal will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful change across the organization.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Program Leadership Responsibilities:

• Lead the transformation program focused on transitioning to a horizontal delivery model and delivering standardized solutions.
• Design and implement transformation strategies across Operations and support teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide goals.
• Manage cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives, ensuring collaboration, resource optimization, and timely execution.
• Track and report on progress, adjusting strategies to meet evolving business needs.
• Communicate transformation vision, progress, and impact to senior leadership and stakeholders across relevant channels.
• Partner with People & Culture and functional leaders to design and implement change management programs that drive adoption and engagement.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and mentor junior strategy and transformation professionals.

Cross-Functional Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure transformation plans align with business goals and drive long-term success.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Product, Sales, People & Culture) to ensure alignment across delivery and go-to-market efforts.
• Contribute strategic input to broader organizational initiatives and operational readiness.
• Lead or support internal demos, workshops, and feedback sessions with relevant stakeholders.

Strategic Impact Responsibilities:

• Drive strategic and transformational initiatives that improve operational performance and business growth.
• Serve as a key advisor on organizational change, delivery models, and transformation best practices.
• Stay informed on industry trends and transformation methodologies to continuously evolve SimCorp’s approach.

WHAT WE VALUE

• +8 years of extensive experience in strategic planning and execution within a global organization.
• Expertise in program and project management, including cross-functional leadership.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of change management principles and organizational transformation.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution.
• Commitment to mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Commercial acumen and a client-centric mindset.

BENEFITS

Attractive salary, bonus scheme, and pension are essential for any work agreement. However, at SimCorp, we believe we can offer more. In addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we provide a good work-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.

There is never just one route — we practice a personalized approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take.

NEXT STEPS

Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible, as 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. Thank you for aiding us in our endeavor to mitigate biases in our recruitment process.

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 an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist you in discovering the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks.

We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated.

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 welcomes 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 work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients.

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