Business Analyst for Collateral Management

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 in general.     

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.    

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR  

As a Technical Business Analyst, you will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, leveraging your expertise to analyze, define, and document requirements. You will play a critical role in ensuring technical feasibility and supporting development and delivery.  

Key responsibilities include:  

• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand business processes and translate them into technical specifications.  

• Supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of features, including design, testing, and deployment.  

• Continuously learning how the system works and keeping the documentation up to date.  

Technical Responsibilities:  

• Write and review technical requirements, including acceptance criteria.  

• Work closely with developers to clarify requirements and resolve technical challenges.  

• Conduct technical feasibility studies and provide insights on system capabilities.  

• Ensure the quality of technical deliverables through rigorous testing and validation.  

Team-Facing Responsibilities:  

• Maintain the integrity of the product backlog and prioritize technical tasks effectively.  

• Support Agile processes, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.  

• Collaborate with scrum teams during refinement and implementation phases.  

• Validate and approve technical documentation and delivered functionalities.  

WHAT WE VALUE  

Most importantly, you can see yourself contributing and thriving in the position described above. How you gained the skills needed for doing that is less important. We expect you to be good at several of the following and be able to - and interested in - learn the rest.   

Reporting to the Engineering Manager of the Collateral Product Area, the Technical Business Analyst will contribute to the delivery and enhancement of SimCorp’s Derivatives Lifecycle products. This role requires strong technical acumen, proficiency in API testing with tools like Postman, and a deep understanding of business and system processes. The focus will be on translating business needs into technical solutions, ensuring alignment with product strategy and client outcomes.  

You will be great for this position if you have some of the following skills and competencies:  

• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman.  

• Knowledge of SimCorp Dimension processes and systems.  

• Knowledge and experience with derivatives, like Repo, Loans, OTC (preferably), their lifecycle processes and collateral flow.  

• Structured and organized approach to managing technical and business requirements.  

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex technical issues.  

• Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with technical and business stakeholders.  

This role is ideal for a technically skilled and analytical professional with a passion for delivering integrated solutions in the financial services sector.  

OUR BENEFITS

Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and pension are essential for any work agreement. However, at SimCorp, we believe we can offer more. Therefore, in addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we provide an excellent work-life balance: flexible work hours, a hybrid workplace model. On top of that, we have IP sprints; where you have 3 weeks per quarter to spend on mastering your skills as well as contributing to the company development. There is never just only one route - we practice an individual approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take. 

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