Lead Analyst

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

The Lead Analyst, Client Representation at SimCorp, is one of two on-location representatives for Securities Operations in Sydney — SimCorp's first APAC-region on-site presence for the Investment Operations Services (IOS) team. Working day-to-day alongside the Sydney Principal Analyst, this role owns first-line triage and resolution of client queries across all six Securities Operations domains (Trade Processing, Asset Servicing, Reconciliation, Delivery Excellence, Operational Data Management, and Claims & CSDR) for a portfolio of APAC asset management and managed-service clients, including one on-site managed-service (BPO) engagement. This role depends on wide-ranging cross-domain expertise, effective relationship management, and close daily collaboration with teams in Manila and Noida. The Lead Analyst provides backup coverage for the on-site SME function when the Principal Analyst is unavailable.

Requirements: 5+ years of experience in securities operations or a client-facing operations position.

What you will be responsible for

• Triage and resolve client queries across all six Securities Operations domains, escalating only genuine exceptions to the Principal Analyst
• Support client onboarding activities in the APAC timezone, coordinating readiness with delivery teams in Manila and Noida
• Maintain the day-to-day feedback channel between clients and the relevant delivery team(s), ensuring issues and requirements are relayed accurately and promptly
• Provide backup coverage for the Principal Analyst / on-site SME function, including attendance at governance or service-review meetings when required
• Build and maintain working-level relationships with client operational and business contacts
• Mentor and provide day-to-day guidance to regional support and coordination analysts working on the client relationship
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, escalations, and resolutions to support governance and audit requirements
• Provide on-site oversight support for managed-service (BPO) operations in Sydney
• Stay current on Securities Operations processes across all six functional domains to provide informed, business-aware support to clients and internal stakeholders alike

TYPE OF WORK THIS ROLE ENGAGES WITH

• Triaging and resolving client queries across trade processing, asset servicing, reconciliation, delivery excellence, operational data management, and claims & CSDR
• Coordinating with global delivery hubs across multiple time zones
• Building and maintaining relationships with client operational and business stakeholders
• Supporting client onboarding and governance activities
• Escalation management and issue tracking

What we value

• Client relationship management
• Cross-domain Securities Operations business knowledge
• Stakeholder coordination across time zones
• SimCorp Dimension familiarity
• Escalation and issue management
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance

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. 

#LI-Hybrid