Operations Manager - Reconciliation

What Makes Us, UsJoin 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 TO USWe 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 ForManaging the reconciliation team across cash, positions, and transactionsOverseeing daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation processes across custodians, brokers, and internal systemsEnsuring timely resolution of breaks and discrepancies with appropriate escalation protocolsCollaborating with internal and external teams (e.g., Portfolio Management, Corporate Actions, Trade Processing) to resolve complex issuesDesigning and implementing controls to improve reconciliation accuracy and efficiencyMonitoring operational risk and ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standardsImplementing automation initiatives and technology enhancements to streamline processesPreparing and presenting reconciliation and exception reports to senior managementLeading internal and external audits related to reconciliation processesParticipating in client onboardings and meetingsWhat We Value7–10+ years of experience in a reconciliation or operations leadership role within asset management or financial servicesExtensive understanding of investment instruments including equities, fixed income, and FXPrior expertise in reconciliation systemsProficient analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detailSkilled leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilitiesProven experience managing teams in a high-volume, time-sensitive environmentProficiency 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 experienceBenefitsAttractive 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 STEPSPlease 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.