Head of Operations & Accounting

WHAT MAKES US, US

Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp! 

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.

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WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT FOR US

The Head of Operations & Accounting is a senior executive leadership role responsible for defining and driving the strategic direction of SimCorp's post-trade and accounting product portfolio — the operational backbone that institutional investors depend on for mission-critical processing, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting.

As investment operations face mounting pressure from shortened settlement cycles, expanding regulatory frameworks, and complex multi-asset portfolios, clients require integrated solutions that deliver real-time visibility, automation at scale, and confidence in their books and records. This role shapes the strategic vision, market positioning, and execution excellence across post-trade processing, reconciliation, corporate actions, settlement, fund accounting, investment accounting, and our managed services offerings — ensuring SimCorp remains the institutional-grade standard for operational excellence.

As a member of the Product executive leadership team, you partner with Engineering, Sales, Client Success, and Service Delivery to translate operational realities into scalable solutions that drive client retention, expand wallet share, and open new revenue streams through managed services. You represent SimCorp's Operations & Accounting vision to institutional clients and industry leaders — positioning SimCorp at the center of the buy-side's operational transformation.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Product Strategy & Market Leadership

• You define and own the strategic vision for Operations & Accounting, including ABOR/IBOR integration, regulatory coverage across 70+ frameworks, and managed services expansion — positioning SimCorp as the definitive platform for post-trade excellence.
• You identify market opportunities driven by T+1 settlement, regulatory evolution, and client demand for operational outsourcing, translating these into a prioritized roadmap that extends our competitive moat.
   

Product Execution & Operational Excellence

• You drive exceptional product and service delivery, ensuring STP rates, settlement performance, and accounting close times meet institutional standards while continuously improving automation and efficiency.
• You establish execution discipline across product releases and service enhancements, balancing innovation velocity against the reliability clients demand for regulated, auditable processes.
   

Customer Insight & External Engagement

• You maintain strategic relationships with key institutional clients, translating their operational challenges into product priorities and ensuring our roadmap reflects competitive threats and emerging regulatory requirements.
• You represent SimCorp's Operations & Accounting vision to institutional clients, prospects, and industry forums — establishing thought leadership in post-trade transformation and managed services.
   

Leading & Influencing People

• You build and scale a world-class Operations & Accounting PM organization, establishing hiring standards that prioritize domain expertise in post-trade processing, accounting frameworks, and service delivery excellence.
• You operate as an extension of the executive team, providing strategic counsel on operational infrastructure investments and managed services expansion across SimCorp.

WHAT WE VALUE

Domain Expertise & Market Knowledge

• 15+ years of experience in product leadership for institutional investment platforms, with demonstrated expertise in post-trade operations, fund/investment accounting, or managed services at scale.
• Deep understanding of settlement workflows, regulatory accounting frameworks, reconciliation processes, and the competitive landscape across operations technology and BPO providers.

Product Leadership & Execution Excellence

• Demonstrated ability to lead product and service organizations delivering mission-critical infrastructure where accuracy, auditability, and uptime are non-negotiable.
• Track record building and scaling solutions that drive measurable client outcomes — reduced operational risk, faster close cycles, and successful managed services adoption.

Strategic Communication & Executive Influence

• Effective communication skills presenting operational strategy to C-suite executives, institutional clients, and regulatory stakeholders with clarity and conviction.
• Ability to articulate the strategic value of operational excellence and managed services adoption, building consensus across product, engineering, and commercial teams.

BENEFITS

Attractive 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 a good work and life balance: flexible working hours and a hybrid model. And opportunities for professional development: there is never just only one route - we offer an individual approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take.

NEXT STEPS

Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible, we process incoming applications continually. Please note that only applications sent through our system will be processed. At SimCorp, we recognize that bias can unintentionally occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask you to exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non-professional information from your application. Thank you for aiding us in our endeavor to mitigate biases in our recruitment process.

If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is suitable, submit your CV anyway. 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, which is highly appreciated.

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 and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. 

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.

SimCorp USA welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $258.000 – $387.000. 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.

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