Commercial Strategy Lead

SimCorp•New York, NY

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to join the combined SimCorp and Axioma business as it embarks in its next chapter of growth as a leading investment platform technology provider. Americas (and North America in particular) represents the largest growth market for SimCorp and is mission critical to achieving our ambition to lead the buy-side investment management solutions industry. We are investing to accelerate our growth in the region and are now recruiting for a newly established Senior Principal, Commercial Strategy Lead role that will be pivotal to enable this important mission. This is a hybrid role combining strategic content creation, client-facing presentation, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of institutional operating models and a sharp commercial mindset. This role is ideal for someone looking to transition from a consulting role to being a high impact player in a leading product organization.

Requirements

3-5+ years in management consulting with experience working on investments and operations operating model design and vendor selection projects
Solid understanding of the asset management industry and the investment management technology landscape.
Strong understanding of institutional operating models and investment processes across front, middle, and back office.
Experience in the RFP and provider selection process, specifically enterprise front-to-back technology.
Demonstrated ability to create and present client-ready materials, including decks, models, and written narratives tailored to executive stakeholders.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to synthesize complexity and distill what matters.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and adapt quickly to evolving client demands.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SimCorp and other investment platforms is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and deliver high-impact external-facing materials—including operating model presentations, sales narratives, and value propositions—for use in executive meetings, RFPs, and demos.
Partner with sales and client success teams during live client engagements, acting as a strategic advisor in articulating SimCorp’s value and aligning our solutions to client requirements.
Translate complex technology and operational workflows into clear, client-relevant messaging across a range of use cases and buyer personas.
Develop scalable frameworks, templates, and messaging playbooks to improve the consistency and quality of commercial content across the region.
Mentor and coach team members on storytelling, presentation skills, and content structure to elevate overall engagement effectiveness.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Solution Engineering, Product, Professional Services, and Finance teams to align messaging, ensure technical accuracy, and reflect evolving client needs.