Consulting Solution Architect - Data Management

SimCorp; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

SimCorp in San Francisco seeks a Consulting Solution Architect for the Data Management domain. You will serve as a trusted advisor during engagements, shaping feasible solution options, and guiding design of custom, high‑value solutions aligned with SimCorp standards.

This global role collaborates with Product Management and Value Streams, mentors architects, and maintains domain integrity across projects. International travel may be required; strong English communication and 7+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a relevant field; strong communication skills in English.
• 7+ years of proven experience designing/implementing SimCorp Dimension solutions or similar.
• Deep business knowledge within Data Management and ability to align with client needs.

Responsibilities

• Influence key architectural decisions in strategic consulting projects.
• Lead or support domain-specific scoping during sales and early project phases.
• Define and validate custom architecture and design in complex client projects.
• Ensure build quality and ongoing design assurance across engagements.
• Mentor consultants and foster knowledge sharing within the global practice.

Skills

Proficiency in English

International experience

Relationship building

Consulting leadership

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Mathematics / Business

Job description

Location

Location: SimCorp Global As a Consulting Solution Architect for the Data Management domain, you will serve as a trusted advisor throughout consulting engagements — helping clients shape feasible solution options, leading or supporting the design of custom, high‑value solutions, and ensuring strong domain integrity aligned with the broader SimCorp One solution design. You will play a central role in supporting scalable, high‑quality custom implementations and contribute to consistency and excellence across our Consulting organization. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across Consulting, Product Management, and Value Streams to ensure our custom solutions remain both feasible and aligned to SimCorp standards. You will also help advance our practices, strengthen our knowledge base, and mentor the next generation of solutioning talent within SimCorp. This is a global position, with potential locations across SimCorp offices worldwide. International travel may be required based on client needs.

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

As SimCorp embarks on the SimCorp One journey, the Consulting Solution Architect plays a critical role in enabling the Consulting organization to deliver high‑quality, scalable custom solutions. Consulting Solution Architects ensure that custom client requirements are shaped and delivered with strong domain integrity, consistency, and alignment with SimCorp’s delivery methodologies (Compass) and the SimCorp One solution.

You will:

• Influence key architectural decisions in strategic and complex consulting projects
• Strengthen our consulting methodologies and enablement efforts
• Contribute to the evolution of consulting solution best practices and patterns

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Global Practice Ownership Own the Global consulting practice within your domain. This includes ownership of the global consulting artifacts for your domain. Contribute with structured feedback into standards evolution. Shape and define our consulting practice within your domain. Support the enablement of consultants to deliver custom client solutions with high quality, consistency, and aligned with the SimCorp One solution. Scoping & Advisory Lead or support domain‑specific consulting scoping during sales and early project phases for complex and strategic consulting engagements. Act as the key advisor for solution options and custom feasibility. Collaborate with Sales, Engagement Leads, Product Management, and Value Streams. Define and validate custom architecture and design in complex and strategic client projects. Ensure custom build quality and provide ongoing design assurance. Resolve domain‑specific challenges in collaboration with consulting, value streams, and product teams. Knowledge Enablement Document and disseminate domain knowledge and best practices. Support onboarding and capability building within Consulting. Collaborate on cross‑functional learning initiatives. Collaboration & Influence Work closely with Product Management, Value Streams, and project teams. Represent your domain in discussions on solution direction and domain challenges. Interface with clients, including senior stakeholders, on custom solution matters. Mentoring & Community Leadership Coach consultants and aspiring architects. Help grow solutioning maturity within Consulting. Influence cross‑domain architecture discussions and knowledge sharing. The role reports to the Global Practice Lead.

WHAT WE VALUE

• Relevant degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics or a relevant Business degree
• At least 7+ years of proven experience designing and implementing SimCorp Dimension solutions
• Deep business knowledge within the Data Management domain.
• Experience with the SimCorp Data Management Core solution and the SimCorp Data Management Service is a plus.
• Understanding of our clients’ general business processes and operating model
• International experience and global mindset
• Have been involved in several SimCorp Dimension implementations from the early stages of the project
• Ability to build relationships, drive discussions and impact stakeholders when required
• Engagement in partnering with various parts of the SimCorp organization
• Proactiveness, creativeness and commercial mindedness with a global perspective
• Proficiency in English

BENEFITS

SimCorp offers several benefits that might play a significant factor in considering whether to accept a job offer. Since SimCorp operates in 30+ offices worldwide, the benefits package may vary from country to country. Simcorp follows a global hybrid policy, asking employees to work from the office two days each week while allowing remote work on other days.

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 4,000+ 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 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 work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best‑in‑class solutions to our clients. This is an active, existing vacancy. 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.