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 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
Why this role is important for us
Sitting at the intersection between Business and Technology, our Product Division develops and delivers a comprehensive front-to-back investment management solution. We are growing rapidly and have comprehensive plans to expand our range of products and services for the buy-side community over the next five years. You will be deeply involved in innovation, creating and delivering value to our global clients.
We are looking for a strong Product Manager to oversee the development of our Investment Operations products, with a specific focus on settlement and corporate actions. The ideal candidate will combine expertise in buy-side investment management operating models with the ability to deliver innovative, value-driven solutions for our clients.
What you will be responsible for
- Contribute to the Investment Operations product vision and strategy, specifically covering settlements and corporate actions with clear commercial and functional goals.
- Collaborate with Solution Architects, Commercial, and Delivery teams, ensuring alignment through collective goals metrics.
- Conduct research to understand customer needs, market trends, and opportunities for differentiation within the Investment Operations domain.
- Manage the full product lifecycle, from research and discovery to business case approval, development, launch, and implementation.
- Design and deliver SaaS-enabled capabilities as part of the product offering.
- Prioritize outcomes for settlements and corporate actions working closely with product owners and development teams in agile sprints.
- Ensure product success is measured by commercial performance and client outcomes, focusing on reducing operational inefficiencies and enhancing automation.
- Work with the Go-To-Market team to articulate product value propositions, align competitive positioning, and support market development.
- Continuously improve product offerings based on market insights and client feedback, with a focus on enhancing automation, exception management, and integration.
- Cultivate a collaborative, agile work environment that reflects the company’s core values and promotes innovation.
- Suggest and implement process improvements to optimize product delivery and enhance team efficiency.
- Track and measure KPIs for product launches and ongoing performance.
What we value
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in Investment Operations or related product management, with expertise in settlements and corporate action workflows.
- Deep understanding of buy-side investment management business models, operational challenges, and technology solutions.
- An Agile Product Manager and a Product Owner certification is highly beneficial.
- Proficient communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work well with stakeholders, teams, and external partners.
- Ability to deliver innovative solutions that balance client-focused outcomes with commercial goals.
- Interest in mentoring and supporting team members in meeting their goals and improving client value delivery.
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 work-life balance: flexible working hours and a hybrid model. And opportunities for professional development: there is never just only one route - we offer an individual 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, 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 discover 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.
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