Principal Product Owner, AI Enablement

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 

SimCorp has a bold vision and ambitious plans for AI. Our multi-year AI strategy focuses not only on delivering product innovation but also driving engineering productivity and operational efficiencies. As the Principal Product Owner for AI Enablement, you will play a central role in turning our AI strategy into impact and help us realize the value of AI at scale. 

You will lead a cross-functional team to drive AI adoption internally across our entire software development lifecycle and platform operational processes. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR 

• Leading AI enablement from strategy to execution in partnership with Product Development Strategy & Excellence, AI Learning Area, and other key stakeholders 

• Maintaining an overview of our AI developer tool landscape and the development roadmap  

• Taking product ownership of common AI developer tools and supporting their roll-out as needed e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude Code 

• Supporting the development and adoption of in-house AI developer tools 

• Providing AI training and upskilling for the entire Product Development organization in close partnership with AI Learning Area e.g. hands-on workshops, best practices sharing 

• Spearheading AI governance in Product Development in tight partnership with Security & Compliance teams e.g. guidance on agentic engineering and responsible AI practices 

• Supporting Engineering leadership in driving AI adoption across the entire software development lifecycle 

• Supporting Platform Operations leadership in executing high-impact AI use cases across operational processes 

WHAT WE VALUE 
  

• A fearless “can do” attitude 

• Proven understanding of SDLC and how it's affected by AI 

• Proven track record of leading AI enablement and adoption 

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams 

• Experience in building strong relationships with key stakeholders and driving technology adoption at scale 

• Excellent communication skills, with experience in public speaking  

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 workplace model. On top of that, we have IP sprints where you have 3 weeks per quarter you can spend on developing your skills as well as contributing to the company development. There is never just only 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, 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. 

Regardless of your location, we encourage you to apply. 

 
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.