Product Specialist

Who we are 

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s global provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 2,800+ 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, with SimCorp as the overarching company brand and Axioma as a key product brand. 

SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated in 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. 

While seeking to deliver client value, we believe it is vital to consider our people and our planet in every business decision we make. Acting responsibly is not optional. It is essential. 

Why this role is important to us 

Simcorp is currently seeking a qualified experienced professional to join our Product Specialist team as a full-time employee, based in our New York City office to support our growth in the Americas. The ideal candidate for this role is an enthusiastic quantitative professional looking for an exciting and diverse role working with investment professionals. 

What you will be responsible for: 

• Establish relationships with clients, understand their system usage and special implementation requirements to manage and deliver analytics solutions fit to client use cases and secure high retention rates. 

• Troubleshoot complex client portfolio issues and become a subject matter expert on Axioma risk analytics products across asset classes. 

• Ownership and execution of client onboarding and training 

• Work with prospective clients to showcase and position the value of Axioma Analytics Solutions contributing to growth in the Americas region. 

• Coordinate internal activities and initiatives designed to improve the client experience. 

• Interact with quantitative research, operations and product teams as required. 

• Use extensive knowledge of client issues/needs to identify opportunities for business and product development. 

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives. 

What we value: 

• Degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Econometrics, or Engineering is required. CFA, FRM, CAIA designations are highly beneficial 

• 5+ years of experience in quantitative finance preferably in a similar role/industry 

• Solid knowledge of risk modelling techniques and risk analytics across asset classes 

• Solid understanding of pricing models relevant to various financial instruments such as CDS, IRS and FX Derivatives 

• Experience with usage and interpretation of granular and factor risk models 

• Ability to articulate complex concepts and methodologies to end users with varying backgrounds and levels of experience 

• Experience with portfolio optimization and performance attribution systems 

• Understanding of the use of APIs/web services 

• Basic programming data manipulation skills in SQL, Excel, Python, Java, C# 

• Great oral and written communication skills in English. Additional languages are beneficial 

• Good problem-solving and execution skills 

For New York City only: The annual salary range for this position is $145,000-180,000 USD. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including health care, leave, and retirement plans. Your total compensation may vary based on role, location, department and individual performance.

NEXT STEPS

Please click below to apply or get in touch with Julieta.Delgado@Simcorp.com to learn more about the vacancy and what SimCorp offers regarding salary, benefits, and perks.

Applications are continuously assessed, so please send your CV in English as soon as possible. Should you consider joining SimCorp and are undecided about this particular role, please feel free to forward your CV regardless. 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