Operations Manager - Reconciliation

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

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Operations Manager to lead our reconciliation team and ensure robust control and accuracy across all asset classes and custodians.

This is a leadership role that plays a vital part in the firm’s operational integrity, regulatory compliance, and risk management framework.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Managing the reconciliation team across cash, positions, and transactions
• Overseeing daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation processes across custodians, brokers, and internal systems
• Ensuring timely resolution of breaks and discrepancies with appropriate escalation protocols
• Collaborating with internal and external teams (e.g., Portfolio Management, Corporate Actions, Trade Processing) to resolve complex issues
• Designing and implementing controls to improve reconciliation accuracy and efficiency
• Monitoring operational risk and ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards
• Implementing automation initiatives and technology enhancements to streamline processes
• Preparing and presenting reconciliation and exception reports to senior management
• Leading internal and external audits related to reconciliation processes
• Participating in client onboardings and meetings

WHAT WE VALUE

• 7–10+ years of experience in a reconciliation or operations leadership role within asset management or financial services
• Extensive understanding of investment instruments including equities, fixed income, and FX
• Prior expertise in reconciliation systems
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Skilled leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Proven experience managing teams in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL)
• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent education and experience

BENEFITS

Attractive salary, bonus scheme, and pension are essential for any work agreement. However, at SimCorp, we believe we can offer more. In addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we provide a good work-life balance: flexible working hours and a hybrid workplace model. SimCorp follows a global hybrid policy, asking employees to work from the office two days each week while allowing remote work on other days.

There is never just one route — we practice a personalized 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, as 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 in discovering 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.

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