Head of Group Investment Data & Operations (m/w/d)

Competencies: Customer Focus; Collaborates; Ensures Accountability; Finding effective solutions; Strengthening ownership

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What you can expect:

• You take on the professional and disciplinary leadership of a specialized team in the investment process and actively shape the further development of operational and data-related workflows.
• You are responsible for the continuous development and maintenance of sub-ledger functionalities for local GAAP and IFRS in SimCorp Dimension.
• You ensure the ongoing maintenance and provision of investment master data in SimCorp Dimension.
• You assume functional end-to-end responsibility for key interfaces and processes in the investment process in SimCorp Dimension (especially Bloomberg, SAP, SWIFT).
• You ensure operational limit monitoring in SimCorp Dimension and actively contribute to central investment control processes across departments.
• You structure and define investment data systematically, ensuring a clear, consistent, and cross-functional information base.
• You strategically develop SimCorp Dimension as the group-wide sub-ledger system for investments, ensuring consistent and future-proof data and processes across all business units.
• You serve as the first point of contact for all UNIQA subsidiaries regarding professional and technical questions related to SimCorp Dimension and investments.
• You actively contribute to strategic transformation initiatives and group-wide projects aimed at further developing and optimizing the sub-ledger in SimCorp Dimension.

What we expect from you:

• A degree in business administration, ideally with a focus on accounting, finance, or a comparable qualification
• In-depth knowledge of capital markets and financial instruments, as well as solid expertise in IFRS and local GAAP (UGB) accounting
• Several years of professional experience in the field of investments, ideally in an insurance company, auditing firm, or comparable financial institution
• Project management experience, ideally in the investment or finance sector, with skills in planning, managing, and implementing both technical and functional projects
• Strong technical expertise in SimCorp Dimension, particularly in sub-ledger accounting (e.g. booking logic), master data management, and system/process integration
• Experience with SAP FI general ledger accounting, especially in the context of investments and the interface between SimCorp Dimension and SAP
• Strategic thinking and a strong understanding of continuous process optimization to sustainably develop structures
• Ability to analyse complex challenges in a structured way and translate them into practical, goal-oriented actions
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn, combined with a respectful and appreciative approach
• Strong team spirit, communication skills, and a high level of initiative, paired with an affinity for numbers and technical systems
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken

Benefits: An onboarding plan, welcome events and a buddy system will give you the best possible start; A discounted DO&CO canteen is available to you in the office, and you will also receive financial support for meals if you work from home; A modern & bright office with break areas in the heart of the city as well as modern IT equipment provide a good environment; Discounted insurance and a company subsidy provide security. Additionally vouchers for supermarkets, perfumeries, furniture and hardware stores and much more can be purchased; Flexible working hours and short core working hours allow you to have a flexible working day; Individual onboarding & personal support for a successful start in the team; Marriage and birth grants; Possibility to work from home and a financial starter package for individual use; Remote work within the EU: Work up to 20 days a year from an EU country of your choice; Vaccination campaigns, check-ups and blood donation campaigns are offered on site on an ongoing basis. Free & anonymous coaching sessions for personal and professional challenges; We cover 50% of your annual public transportation ticket; We offer various training opportunities to help you grow professionally and personally; Whether it's a summer party, an after-work get-together on the roof terrace or punch in winter - there are many opportunities to network and celebrate