Delivery Excellence Principal – Securities Operations

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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. If you like what we’re saying, keep reading! WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT FOR US We are seeking a Delivery Excellence Principal – Securities Operations to help shape the future of our operational platform and delivery model, with reconciliation excellence as a core capability. You will join a small, high‑impact team within a large organization, with a clear mandate to influence how Securities Operations scale. This role is designed for someone who combines deep securities operations knowledge and strong reconciliation expertise with the drive to turn complex problems into implemented scalable solutions. Acting as a catalyst for change, you will work across teams to streamline onboarding, industrialize reconciliation, and elevate platform usage - partnering closely with operational teams to enable delivery at scale. With significant autonomy and visibility, you will help move Securities Operations from bespoke execution to controlled, automated, and industrialized excellence. WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR Drive high‑impact delivery initiatives from idea to implementation. Design and embed best‑practice reconciliation models across asset classes. Reduce manual breaks through automation, standardization, and stronger controls. Enable teams through knowledge sharing, coaching, and clear solution design. Act as a platform authority on the SimCorp platform and influence best‑practice usage. Translate operational challenges into concrete solutions and process improvements. Lead complex client onboardings with a focus on scalable, repeatable setups. Define and maintain standards, documentation, and governance to ensure reuse and scale. WHAT WE VALUE Strong experience in investment operations within asset management, banking, or insurance. Proven hands‑on expertise on the SimCorp platform with a solution‑oriented mindset. Deep understanding of reconciliation processes across multiple asset classes. A track record of turning complex operational challenges into implemented outcomes. Ability to influence and drive change as part of a small, high‑impact team in a complex organization. A delivery‑focused mindset with passion for efficiency, scalability, and continuous improvement. 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 work-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. 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. 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. #LI-hybrid