Lead Business Consultant, IBOR

SimCorp•Toronto, ON

5d•$115,040 - $172,560•Hybrid

About The Position

SimCorp facilitates 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 business. Business consultants are essential to introducing our software to clients. In the role of Lead Business Consultant specializing in IBOR (Investment 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, which require your special expertise in the IBOR 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 Implementation Consultant for asset managers, asset managers, 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 3-5 years of experience working hands on with the investment operations function and related enterprise applications
Consultants should have experience with multiple enterprise implementations involving IBOR functions on the buy side, and hands on experience with applications similar to Simcorp 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 (up to 50%)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Trade processing including confirmation and/or trade settlement processes and solutions is a plus
Hands-on experience with SimCorp Dimension is a plus

Responsibilities

Responsibility for major parts of SimCorp Dimension® implementation projects
Know the customers‘ requirements and processes related to Investment Operations 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’s Global Standard Solutions 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