WHAT MAKES US, US

Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp!
At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values — caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered.
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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.

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WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT FOR US

As a global leader in our space, Simcorp is on a mission to transform from a traditional enterprise software company into a technology-enabled services business, while sustaining our track record of double-digit highly profitable growth. To further support, enable and drive this journey we’re transitioning to a horizontal delivery model, aligned to client outcomes and are now recruiting for a Head of Transformation & Business Management to lead the transformation program and to manage the ongoing business operational activities.
The ‘Transformation’ element of this role is new, and the ‘Business Management ‘component is currently delivered by a team that covers business operations, business planning, business intelligence, and management of business tools. This function will provide strategic and administrative support to the Operations business unit delivering our SaaS solution.
As Head of Transformation & Business Management, you will be a key member of the Operations organization Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Strategic planning: Develop and own our transformation roadmap and implement transformation strategies aligned with the Operations organization’s overall goals
• Program Management: Oversee the delivery of transformation programs and Strategic Projects, ensuring they are on time, within budget, and meet desired outcomes
• Change Management: Design and implement functional change management programs to ensure staff engagement and adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Communication: Communicate the vision and benefits of transformation programs, and functional communication related to the Operations group to all stakeholders and via all relevant channels.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders, business units, and external stakeholders. Drive the needed collaboration and alignment with other global functions such as Product Management and Go-to-Market to ensure operational needs and perspectives are reflected in plans
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Business Planning: Develop and implement business operating model including plans, strategies, and goals, aligned with the company’s vision and objectives.
• Business Intelligence: Analyze data to identify areas for improvement, track the progress of transformation initiatives and regular business operations, identify trends, and support decision-making.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate potential business risks.
• Manage Operational Cadence: Run the annual wheel and ensure leadership team meetings are well-prepared and executed
• Enhance Decision Quality: Constructively challenge and provide sparring to the COO and Operations Senior Leadership Team on strategic challenges to improve leadership decisions, incl. preparation of Executive documentation