Product Solutions Architect – Operations & Accounting

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.

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT FOR US

The Product Solutions Architect for Operations & Accounting is a senior role responsible for defining what good looks like across SimCorp’s middle‑ and back‑office domains and translating deep operational and accounting expertise into repeatable, scalable SimCorp One client implementations. Settlement are mission‑critical for our clients’ ability to scale, manage risk, and meet regulatory expectations. The Product Solutions Group owns the standard configurations, reference architectures, and best‑practice workflows that define how clients implement. This role sits within Product Management, reporting to the Head of Product Solutions.

Role Scope

Domain Expertise & Market Knowledge: 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, reconciliation processes, and operational controls. Strong knowledge of collateral and margin management, settlement models (including T+1), and regulatory and accounting frameworks (e.g. IFRS, local GAAP, regulatory reporting). Proven experience driving high STP rates and reducing manual intervention in complex operating environments. Ability to engage credibly with operations leaders, accounting heads, and transformation sponsors. A consultative approach with the confidence to recommend and defend best‑practice operating models while experience translating institutional client requirements into clear product and implementation guidance within the operations and accounting domain. Ability to synthesize market feedback, regulatory trends, and implementation learnings into actionable recommendations for product strategy.

BENEFITS

Competitive 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 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 you can 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.