Lead Data Advisor
WHAT MAKES US, US
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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 TO US
The Lead Data Advisor in the Data Management team at SimCorp, at the IC5 grade, is responsible for providing expert advice and guidance on data management practices to ensure that data systems are aligned with business requirements and regulatory standards. With typically 8+ years of experience in data management and data governance, this role involves leading data strategy initiatives, optimizing data processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data accessibility, quality, and security. The Lead Data Advisor ensures that data solutions support decision-making, business operations, and compliance efforts across the organization.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Provide professional advice on data management practices, helping teams develop data strategies that support business goals and ensure compliance with data governance standards
Lead the development of data policies, frameworks, and governance practices to ensure the integrity, accessibility, and security of data across the organization
Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and data specialists to identify data requirements and design solutions that align with organizational needs
Drive data quality initiatives, ensuring data is accurate, consistent, and accessible for decision-making and reporting
Oversee the management and optimization of data flows, ensuring seamless integration between systems and platforms
Mentor and provide guidance to junior data advisors and analysts, supporting their development in data management best practices
Monitor and report on data performance, providing actionable insights to leadership on areas for improvement
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to data governance, security, and privacy policies
Work with stakeholders to identify data-related challenges and develop solutions that improve data operations and support business growth
Stay up to date with emerging data management technologies and trends, advising the organization on opportunities for improvement
Type of work this role engages with
Leading data strategy and governance initiatives to ensure data management practices align with business and regulatory needs
Collaborating with business and IT teams to design and implement data solutions that meet organizational goals
Overseeing data quality management and improving the accessibility and usability of data across systems
Mentoring junior data professionals and guiding teams to adopt best practices in data management
Monitoring and improving data performance and governance standards
Advising leadership on data-related challenges and opportunities to optimize operations
WHAT WE VALUE
Hard Skills:
Comprehensive understanding of Securities Operations and trade life cycle functions, including trade capture, validation, and settlement processes.
Extensive product knowledge of Security Master and Enterprise Data Management (EDM) systems, covering instrument setup and governance.
Skilled in vendor data expertise, including the ability to perform cost impact analysis for market and reference data services.
Practical experience with vendor data processing, including data mutation and creation of golden-copy records within security master platforms, with a focus on design and functional aspects.
Advanced proficiency in data modeling, particularly for onboarding and structuring new asset classes.
Solid understanding of middle office and back-office functions and their integration with reference data workflows.
Ability to prepare and maintain functional documentation, including data flow diagrams and design specifications for system enhancements and process changes.
Experience in client onboarding, encompassing stakeholder communication, requirements gathering, effort estimation, and project management for data-related initiatives.
Soft Skills:
Persuasion Without Authority: Ability to build coalitions, present options to senior executives, and secure alignment across cross-functional teams including Product, Technology, Operations, and Data.
Strategic Thinking: Skilled at connecting portfolio priorities to broader business outcomes and challenging low-value activities to ensure focus on high-impact initiatives.
Clear and Concise Communication: Proficiency in drafting user stories, functional requirements, and business documentation that is accurate and unambiguous; adept at asking clarifying questions and summarizing discussions in clear, plain language.
BENEFITS
Global hybrid work policy - We ask you to work 2 days a week from the office. If you choose you can work remotely the other days. Of course you are welcome at the office if that is your preference.
Growth and innovation - Every 6th sprint is reserved for planning and innovation. So, with regular intervals you have a chance to explore and learn new skills or improve something that you believe will be beneficial to you, your team or the application.
Self-Direction - High degree of self-organization. Each team and developer have a high degree of freedom to plan, organize and design their work.
Inclusive and diverse company culture
Work-life balance – We believe that an equilibrium between professional responsibilities makes us all the best version of ourselves, both in private life and as colleagues in the workplace
Empowerment – We believe that all voices are valuable and must be heard. You will be involved in shaping our work processes
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.
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.
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