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Business Consultant - Investment Compliance

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Simcorp

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid, Senior & Expert Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Banking & Finance
  • Manila
    Remote
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AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, financial market experience, investment compliance knowledge, SQL skills, and effective communication. CFA levels 1-3 and additional language skills are a plus.
  • You will support clients in defining compliance needs, develop and customize investment rules, design solutions, assist in testing strategies, and ensure smooth configuration hand-over.

Requirements

  • A degree in Finance, Economics, Physics, Maths, Law, Science or Engineering
  • Broad financial market knowledge gained through several years of experience, particularly in the financial sector in one of the following fields: Front Office, Back Office, Accounting, Fund Accounting, Consulting or Professional Services within the Financial sector or implementation role for a software vendor
  • Experience defining investment restrictions or trading limits in financial IT systems
  • Familiarity with a broad range of asset classes and financial instrument types, including derivatives
  • Effective communication skills especially in virtual collaboration and fluency in English
  • Ability to work collaboratively with minimal direction, while also maintaining appropriate levels of collaboration and cooperation with other team members
  • Ability to organize yourself well in a distributed environment with diverse and varied tasks
  • Drive to optimize, develop and innovate around solutions and processes
  • CFA level 1-3, GARP or PRMIA
  • SQL knowledge
  • Practical experience in compliance systems like Sentinel, MIG21, etc.
  • General Business Analysis / Project Management exposure
  • Knowledge of front office or back-office processes and financial transaction workflows
  • High-level understanding of requirements gathering sessions
  • High-level understanding of projects and their lifecycle for the role of a project member
  • Enthusiasm and intent to meet goals
  • Firm sense of ownership and obligation to deliver quality business outcomes
  • Additional language skills: German, French, Italian, Nordic languages

Responsibilities

  • Support onsite consultant and customer in preparing specification of regulatory and internal investment compliance requirements
  • Develop detailed specification based on reference data and validate with client/onsite consultant
  • Build compliance investment rules in SimCorp Dimension
  • Design and deliver an overall solution set to meet client requirements, modelling operational workflows around SimCorp Dimension, customizations and delivering standard configuration solutions, and developing and delivering new solutions
  • Customize the standard components to meet client requirements
  • Assist the client in developing an overall test strategy and test plans and support the client in the execution of test cases, troubleshooting, and resolving issues as they arise
  • Perform configuration hand-over to the onsite consultant and the client
  • Cooperation with customers Legal Departments

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Business Consultant - Investment Compliance.

Is this position suitable for entry-level candidates?

No, this position is meant for candidates with experience, and it could be offered at either a Senior or Lead level depending on the candidate’s skills and experiences.

Where is this position located?

The position is based in the Advanced Delivery Center in Manila, Philippines.

What qualifications are preferred for this role?

A degree in Finance, Economics, Physics, Maths, Law, Science, or Engineering is preferred, along with broad financial market knowledge gained through relevant experience.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

Candidates should have several years of experience in the financial sector, particularly in areas such as Front Office, Back Office, Consulting, or Professional Services.

What languages are beneficial for this job?

Fluency in English is essential, and additional language skills such as German, French, Italian, or Nordic languages are advantageous.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, SimCorp offers opportunities for professional development and a tailored approach to support your career direction.

What specific responsibilities does this position entail?

Responsibilities include supporting clients with compliance requirements, developing specifications, building compliance investment rules in SimCorp Dimension, and customizing solutions to meet client needs.

Is previous knowledge of compliance systems necessary?

While it is advantageous to have practical experience with compliance systems like Sentinel or MIG21, it is not explicitly required.

What kind of benefits does SimCorp offer?

SimCorp offers an attractive salary, bonus scheme, pension, and enhanced work-life balance, along with opportunities for professional development.

How will the recruitment process be handled?

Applications will be continuously assessed, and it typically takes about three weeks to consider your CV. The Talent Acquisition Team will assist candidates in discovering the right role.

Does SimCorp promote diversity and inclusion?

Yes, SimCorp values and advocates for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, promoting an inclusive and empowering environment.

What is the purpose of this job posting?

This is a pipeline requisition; it means SimCorp is actively processing candidates for future requirements in the team.

Industry-leading, integrated investment management solutions.

Consulting
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1971
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded in 1971, SimCorp has many years of experience in developing state-of-the-art software for top-tier investment managers. We are an independent, publicly traded entity headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, listed on NASDAQ Copenhagen. Our core product, SimCorp Dimension®, has evolved over decades to become a world class, front-to-back investment management solution. That evolution continues today. Each year, we invest around 20% of our revenue into R&D to ensure SimCorp Dimension and our other products meet your needs in a changing marketplace. Our clients include 300+ of the world’s leading asset managers, fund managers, asset servicers, pension and insurance funds, wealth managers, central banks, sovereign wealth funds, and treasury. We have 20+ offices around the world, and more than 1,800 employees with the reach and expertise to ensure global client coverage.