Lead Business Consultant, ABOR

SimCorp • Boston, MA

8d • CA$115,040 - CA$165,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

At SimCorp, we facilitate the streamlining of investments, accounting, and operations for major global financial institutions through IT systems, processes, and financial knowledge. Implementing our software via high-quality projects is core to our operations. Business consultants are essential to introducing our software to clients. In the role of Lead Business Consultant specializing in ABOR (accounting book of records), your participation will be instrumental in the expansion of our market unit and in advancing the outcomes of our clients' projects. You will normally be working full-time on implementation projects, requiring your special expertise in the ABOR area, and you will be responsible for all aspects of the project stream. You will act as an important sparring partner for your clients and effectively monitor, coordinate, and escalate issues as needed.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Analyst or (Implementation) Consultant for asset managers, asset owners, banks or consulting firms
• Excellent know-how in at least two of the following areas: Asset Management – Back Office – or Financial Reporting
• Consulting or Professional Services within the Asset Management sector
• An implementation role for a software vendor specializing in Asset Management software
• Asset Management candidates should have 5-10 years of experience working hands on with the investment and/or fund accounting functions and the enterprise applications that enable them
• Consultants should have experience with multiple enterprise implementations involving ABOR functions on the buy side, and hands on experience with applications similar to Dimension
• Degree within Business discipline (Accounting, Finance, or Economics) or Mathematics/Applied Sciences preferred
• Self-starter with a can-do mindset
• Ability to manage assigned tasks and deliver the results on time
• Have Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English – both oral and written
• Basic understanding of financial industry/products and related accounting
• Ability to travel to client’s site

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge/experience with accounting for insurance industry is a plus
• CPA, CA, or CFA qualification is a plus
• Hands-on experience with SimCorp Dimension is a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for major parts of SimCorp Dimension® implementation projects: You know the customers‘ requirements and processes related to Accounting at banks, asset managers and insurers and outline solutions for optimal use of SimCorp Dimension®
• Close cooperation with the project manager and key role in developing projects to success
• Gain understanding of Simcorp One and utilize them for project delivery
• Key contact for our customers for all questions in connection with SimCorp Dimension®
• Instruct and mentor less experienced colleagues on the job
• Contribute to improving best practices for implementation processes and promote topics across projects
• Actively participate in know-how exchange with colleagues on an international level

Benefits

• Global hybrid policy, asking employees to work from the office two days each week while allowing remote work on other days
• Health and dental care
• Time off
• Group RRSP/TFSA
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior