SimCorp
Principal Solutions Engineer - Risk Analytics
SimCorp, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Principal Solutions Engineer – Risk Analytics
SimCorp invites you to apply for the Principal Solutions Engineer – Risk Analytics position with our Americas Solution Engineering Team.
Why This Role Is Important To Us The PreSales team focuses on the quantitative parts of the investment process, covering risk, performance attribution, and portfolio optimization. As a key subject‑matter expert in multi‑asset class risk, you will work with clients and prospects, presenting our risk solutions, demoing the software, explaining the risk modeling, and collecting feedback for product improvement.
Responsibilities
Provide subject‑matter expertise on multi‑asset class investment risk analytics, including ex‑ante risk, tracking error, stress testing, and single‑security analytics.
Demonstrate the Axioma risk analytics tool and explain underlying modelling assumptions.
Gather requirements and address objections with prospects.
Support sales through discovery, RFP, demo, and proof of concept activities.
Collaborate with the product team to incorporate prospect feedback and enhance the product.
Qualifications
Degree in a quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics, finance, econometrics, financial engineering, or operations research.
7+ years of experience in quantitative finance.
Knowledge of risk analytics used at buy‑side firms—hedge funds, asset owners, and asset managers.
Professional designations such as CFA or FRM are valued.
Familiarity with APIs (Java, Python, R, Webservices, Matlab) is a plus.
Strong presentation skills for complex analytical or technical frameworks.
Strong problem‑solving skills and a persistence with perfection.
Willingness to travel as required.
Ability to work in the office 2‑3 days a week per our hybrid policy.
Benefits Attractive salary, bonus scheme, and pension scheme. Flexible working hours and a hybrid model support a healthy work‑life balance. Opportunities for professional development with an individual approach to professional growth.
Next Steps Please submit your application in English via our career site as soon as possible. We process applications continually. For further information, contact Magdalena Nowakowska, Senior Manager, Global Talent Acquisition,
Magdalena.Nowakowska@simcorp.com . The approximate time to consider a CV is three weeks.
Who We Are SimCorp is a leading provider of investment management solutions to the world’s largest asset managers, fund managers, asset servicers, pension and insurance funds, wealth managers, banks and sovereign wealth funds. We celebrate multiple approaches and viewpoints, building a culture where difference is valued.
Salary (New York City Only) $174,000 – $220,000 USD annually, plus an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including health care, leave, and retirement plans.
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility SimCorp welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the People & Culture team at
HumanResourcesNA@simcorp.com .
EEO Statement SimCorp is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated in our everyday work.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development
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Why This Role Is Important To Us The PreSales team focuses on the quantitative parts of the investment process, covering risk, performance attribution, and portfolio optimization. As a key subject‑matter expert in multi‑asset class risk, you will work with clients and prospects, presenting our risk solutions, demoing the software, explaining the risk modeling, and collecting feedback for product improvement.
Responsibilities
Provide subject‑matter expertise on multi‑asset class investment risk analytics, including ex‑ante risk, tracking error, stress testing, and single‑security analytics.
Demonstrate the Axioma risk analytics tool and explain underlying modelling assumptions.
Gather requirements and address objections with prospects.
Support sales through discovery, RFP, demo, and proof of concept activities.
Collaborate with the product team to incorporate prospect feedback and enhance the product.
Qualifications
Degree in a quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics, finance, econometrics, financial engineering, or operations research.
7+ years of experience in quantitative finance.
Knowledge of risk analytics used at buy‑side firms—hedge funds, asset owners, and asset managers.
Professional designations such as CFA or FRM are valued.
Familiarity with APIs (Java, Python, R, Webservices, Matlab) is a plus.
Strong presentation skills for complex analytical or technical frameworks.
Strong problem‑solving skills and a persistence with perfection.
Willingness to travel as required.
Ability to work in the office 2‑3 days a week per our hybrid policy.
Benefits Attractive salary, bonus scheme, and pension scheme. Flexible working hours and a hybrid model support a healthy work‑life balance. Opportunities for professional development with an individual approach to professional growth.
Next Steps Please submit your application in English via our career site as soon as possible. We process applications continually. For further information, contact Magdalena Nowakowska, Senior Manager, Global Talent Acquisition,
Magdalena.Nowakowska@simcorp.com . The approximate time to consider a CV is three weeks.
Who We Are SimCorp is a leading provider of investment management solutions to the world’s largest asset managers, fund managers, asset servicers, pension and insurance funds, wealth managers, banks and sovereign wealth funds. We celebrate multiple approaches and viewpoints, building a culture where difference is valued.
Salary (New York City Only) $174,000 – $220,000 USD annually, plus an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including health care, leave, and retirement plans.
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility SimCorp welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the People & Culture team at
HumanResourcesNA@simcorp.com .
EEO Statement SimCorp is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated in our everyday work.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development
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