Job Description

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.

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WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT FOR US

We are looking to add a senior researcherto the“Axioma bySimCorp”analytics teamto strengthen and expand ourexpertiseacross US fixed income, with a particular focus onassetbackedsecurities.SimCorphasidentifiedthe US as a growth market, andfixed income researchexpertiseis critical todriving this growth through ouranalytics and risk capabilities

As a senior member of the Analytics Research team, you will be expected to act as a recognized authority on US ABS andthe wider fixed incomemarket. Yourexpertisewill help shape research direction, inform product development, and reinforceSimCorp’scredibilitythrough agood understanding of market practiceYour role will require the abilitytowork directly withportfolio and risk manager clientsas well asacross theSimCorporganization todeliver solutions to sophisticated clients.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• You will takeleadingrole in defining and deliveringSimCorp’sresearch agenda across US fixed incomein conjunction with Product Management, Sales, and Research senior leadership.This includes owning research topicsendtoend,from problem formulation and methodological design through to delivery, validation, and integration into production analytics and risk models.

• Your research will include the applicationof statistical, machine learning, and other data science techniquestoextract insights from large andcomplex datasets.Beyond model-building, you willbe responsible for conducting model validationand writing client-ready documentation.

• A core part of the role is ensuring that research insights translate into scalable, robust products. You will work closely with product management and engineering partners, exercising judgment around tradeoffs between analytical sophistication, robustness, and practical usability. You will also contribute to prioritization decisions where analytical depth and business impact must be balanced.

• You will provide technical leadership and mentorship within the research team, settinghigh standardsfor analytical quality, validation, and documentation. Clear and precise communication is expected, both internally and whenrepresentingSimCorp’sanalytical capabilities in discussions with clients, partners, and market practitioners.

WHAT WE VALUE

• This is a senior role, and we value experience accordingly. We expect candidates to bring a strongtrack recordof relevant professional experience in quantitative research, analytics, or modelling applied to fixed income markets. Experience gained in buyside,sellside, data, or financial technology environments is all relevant, provided it involves sustained engagement with US fixed income instruments and their associated analytics.

• Strong technical skills arerequired We expect a solid grounding in quantitative modelling, statistics, and numerical methods as applied to financial markets, together with practical experience prototyping analytical ideas and working with large datasets in a research environment. Experience using Python for quantitative analysis and model development is expected.

• Candidates are expected tobe educated to aMaster’slevel degree at a minimum in a quantitative discipline, although a PhD is preferred.A professionaldesignation(e.g.CFA, FRM) is beneficial.

• We value ownership,judgmentand clarity You should be comfortable forming views, defending analytical decisions, and being accountable for outcomes, including whentradeoffsare involved.You should be able tocommunicate clearlytotechnically sophisticated audiences,havea willingness to challenge existing approaches, and a commitment tohigh standardsof validation and documentation

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.

SimCorp welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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.

For New York City only: The annual base salary range for this position is $259,000-389,000 USD. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including health care, leave, and retirement plans. Your total compensation may vary based on role, location, department and individual performance.

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