Overview
In this senior role, you define the standard for SimCorp One’s middle- and back-office operations and translate domain expertise into repeatable, scalable client implementations. You work within Product Management to shape end-to-end operational workflows, from trade capture to settlement and accounting. You engage with client leadership to drive straight-through processing and reduce risk, ensuring high-quality outcomes for complex deployments. This is an opportunity to influence product strategy and enable clients to scale with confidence.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonus scheme
- Pension
- Flexible work hours
- Hybrid workplace model
- IP sprints with master‑skill weeks
Responsibilities
- Define standard configurations and reference architectures for operations and accounting workflows in SimCorp One
- Translate operational expertise into repeatable implementation patterns for client engagements
- Enable and train delivery teams on standards to ensure consistent delivery across clients
- Engage with heads of operations and accounting leads to advise on best-practice operating models
- Represent product leadership in client engagements and escalate when deep domain guidance is required
- Identify cross-client patterns (e.g., reconciliation automation, collateral workflows) and convert into reusable configurations or roadmap inputs
- Support market intelligence efforts by feeding competitive insights into product decisions
Key requirements
- 15+ years of experience in solution architecture, product management, solution engineering, or senior client-facing roles focused on investment operations and accounting
- Deep understanding of trade lifecycle processing across asset classes, reconciliations, and operational controls
- Strong knowledge of collateral and margin management, settlement models (including T+1), and regulatory and accounting frameworks (IFRS, local GAAP, regulatory reporting)
- Proven track record of driving high STP rates and reducing manual intervention in complex environments
- Credible engagement with operations leaders, accounting heads, and transformation sponsors; consultative approach
- Ability to translate client requirements into clear product and implementation guidance and to influence product strategy
- Credible relationship-building with senior clients
- Consultative, advisory mindset
- Strategic communication and influence
- Operations and accounting domain knowledge
- Trade processing lifecycle across asset classes
- Settlement and T+1 expertise
Lead Principal Product Solutions Architect - Operations & Accounting in London employer: SimCorp
At SimCorp, we pride ourselves on being a people-centered organisation that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. With flexible working hours, a hybrid model, and a strong focus on professional development, we empower our employees to grow and thrive in their careers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Join us in New York City, where you will be part of a diverse team dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes for our prestigious financial clients.
