SimCorp Dimension BA

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced SimCorp Dimension Business Consultant with 10+ years of experience in asset management and investment systems. The ideal candidate should have hands-on expertise in SimCorp Dimension configuration, implementation, functional design, and Comms Server. The role involves delivering scalable investment management solutions, supporting end-to-end implementations, and driving operational improvements across front-, middle-, and back-office processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather and analyse business requirements and translate them into functional specifications and solution designs.
• Configure, enhance, and support SimCorp Dimension modules based on business and technical requirements.
• Work on Comms Server, workflows, reports, interfaces, and development activities, as applicable.
• Support system integration, data migration, SIT, UAT, implementation, and go-live activities.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, developers, and project teams to deliver solutions within agreed timelines.
• Troubleshoot system issues, perform root-cause analysis, resolve defects, and provide production support.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, workflow automation, and straight-through processing (STP).
• Prepare functional specifications, configuration documents, test cases, and user documentation.
• Lead client workshops, provide subject-matter expertise, and guide junior consultants where required.Required Experience and Qualifications:
• 12+ years of relevant experience in asset management, investment systems, financial services, or consulting.
• Strong hands-on experience with SimCorp Dimension implementation, configuration, enhancement, or support, including Comms Server.
• Experience in business analysis, requirements gathering, functional specifications, and solution design.
• Strong understanding of asset management operating models and investment-system architecture.
• Experience working with business users and translating requirements into practical system solutions.
• Experience in system integration, data migration, testing, defect resolution, and implementation support.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.Asset Management Domain Knowledge:

Candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Derivatives processing
• Portfolio management and construction
• Trade and order management
• Portfolio analytics and risk management
• Performance measurement
• Portfolio accounting and fund accounting
• Settlement and collateral management
• Operations and straight-through processing (STP) optimisation
• Alternative investments and outsourcing
• Management and client reportingKey Skills:
• SimCorp Dimension configuration and implementation
• Comms Server and system interface management
• Business analysis and requirements gathering
• Functional and solution design
• Asset management and investment operations domain expertise
• System integration, data migration, and reporting
• Testing, defect resolution, and production support
• Process improvement and workflow optimisation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaborationDesirable Skills:
• Experience in large-scale SimCorp Dimension implementation or transformation programmes.
• Knowledge of upstream and downstream interfaces and data flows.
• Experience with reporting, reconciliations, data mapping, and workflow automation.
• Exposure to technical development, SQL, data extraction, and integration tools.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Prior consulting experience in asset management, asset servicing, or investment operations.
• Experience mentoring team members and contributing to solution design best practices.Expected Delivery Capability:
• Implement, configure, enhance, and support SimCorp Dimension and related business applications.
• Design and implement data-management strategies aligned with client business requirements.
• Support bespoke development, system integrations, and key data interfaces.
• Translate business requirements into scalable functional and technical solutions.
• Deliver implementation, testing, migration, and production-support activities.
• Improve operational efficiency through process optimisation and workflow automation.
• Ensure quality documentation, stakeholder alignment, and timely project delivery.