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 in general.
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 TO US
SimCorp is currently seeking a qualified professional to join our Market Data Services team as a full-time employee, based in our London office. In this role, the Analyst will produce high quality value-added content, by working closely with the Development, Research, Product and Client Support business units.
The output of the Analyst’s work will consist of producing a suite of daily-updated multi-factor risk models and multi-asset class data analytics.
The successful candidate will provide ongoing operational support for best-in-class products to global sell-side, buy-side, hedge funds, and asset owner investors. The candidate will use quantitative and qualitative skills to manage the ongoing maintenance of financial market data products, which include operational processes, data analysis, and quality assurance.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
- Perform Quality Assurance tasks and data analysis to ensure validity of content produced and delivered to SimCorp’s clients
- Monitor financial markets and ensure the correct processing of corporate events, such as IPOs, M&As, stock splits, rights issues, and dividend distributions
- Work closely with other team members based in the Hong Kong, Warsaw, Buenos Aires, Mexico and San Francisco offices of SimCorp
- Manipulate large amount of financial data and use various tools to present and analyze results
- Assist the Sales and Client Support teams in resolving data inquiries
- Proactively look for opportunities to streamline processes wherever appropriate
- Collaborate and communicate across all teams involved with data production process
OUR BENEFITS
Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and pension are essential for any work agreement. However, at SimCorp, we believe we can offer more. Therefore, in addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we provide an excellent work-life balance: flexible work hours, a hybrid workplace model. On top of that, we have IP sprints; where you have 3 weeks per quarter to spend on mastering your skills as well as contributing to the company development. There is never just only one route - we practice an individual approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take.
WHAT WE VALUE
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, or another quantitative field
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and with a geographically dispersed team
- Understanding and interest in Financial Markets and Information Technology
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, detail oriented
- Financial certifications, including CFA, FRM, and CAIA, are pluses
- Experience with SQL, Python or other object-oriented programming language, VBA, UNIX/LINUX very beneficial, but not essential
- Experience with financial software (e.g. Bloomberg, Workspace) and financial databases are pluses
The Analyst will be joining a highly productive, diverse, entrepreneurial team, itself part of a global organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter with a strong academic background to contribute to the development, growth, and enhancement of the expanding content side of Simcorp’s business.
