Solutions Engineer (Portfolio Management)

SimCorp; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Flexible working hours

Global hybrid policy

Job summary

SimCorp APAC is seeking a Solutions Engineer to join our APAC team in Singapore/HK/Sydney. The role focuses on configuring and delivering compelling demonstrations, scoping solutions, and solving complex client challenges across portfolio management workflows and related platform topics.

You will work with Sales and internal teams to tailor demonstrations, respond to RFPs/RFIs, and ensure high-quality PoCs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of FinTech experience with exposure to portfolio management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Sound understanding of financial markets and investment processes.
• Foundational technical knowledge (APIs, data workflows) and familiarity with multi-asset assets.
• Strong presentation and communication skills; able to clarify complex concepts.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain internal demo environment for client demonstrations.
• Assist in responding to RFPs/RFIs and prepare tailored solution proposals.
• Collaborate with Sales to own functional components across APAC opportunities.
• Deliver impactful product and functional presentations to prospects.
• Participate in discovery sessions to map client needs to solutions.
• Coordinate with Product, Professional Services, and SMEs to align design with client needs.
• Contribute to PoCs and handle scripts for demos.
• Stay informed on market developments and relate them to platform workflows.
• Travel light to moderate as required for sales activity.

Skills

FinTech experience

Portfolio management

APIs

Data workflows

Presentation skills

Client management

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

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.

Others

• Hybrid work arrangement

Benefits

• Attractive salary, bonus scheme, and pension are essential for any work agreement.
• 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.

Talent Acquisition Process

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 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. SimCorp is a provider of industry‑leading integrated investment management solutions for the global buy side. 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.

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