Student Assistant — Strategy and Transformation

Who are we
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.

Why this role is important to us
As a Global Leader in Investment management software and services, we are on a mission to transform from a traditional enterprise software company into a technology-enabled services business, while ensuring sustained double-digit growth that is highly profitable. To further support this journey, we are now recruiting a motivated and detail-oriented student assistant to join the Group Strategy and Transformation team. This role will support our transformation efforts to ensure our corporate strategy is executed to drive business outcomes.

Reporting to the Head of Global Strategy & Transformation, this role is part of a small skilled team based in our Copenhagen office.

Why should you apply

• Contribute effectively by engaging in high-priority tasks that shape the future growth of SimCorp and support scale the Strategy and Transformation efforts

• Learn from practice by working alongside experienced strategy professionals in an evolving and collaborative environment with a growing agenda

• Enjoy a versatile and fast-paced work environment that values professional expertise, accountability, continuus learning and fun

What you will be responsible for

• Assist across strategy and transformation processes, and other strategic initiatives

• Support management reviews, including building and maintaining dashboards in Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint with a high degree of accuracy

• Plan and perform key cyclical (monthly/quarterly) activities with a high degree of ownership and attention to details

• Maintain and update the Global Leadership forum membership list and eligibility criteria on a regular basis using MS Excel and Word

• Support internal strategy communication activities including maintenance of internal SharePoint site

• Create crisp and compelling PowerPoint documents to support Transformation processes, strategy communication or leadership meetings

• Collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders across SimCorp

What we value

• Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Project Management, or a similar field

• Keen interest in strategy, transformation, and organizational change, with a passionate desire to contribute, learn, and prioritize tasks effectively. Previous experience or exposure to strategy and transformation related consulting projects or assignments would be beneficial

• Advanced analytical skills, a structured mindset, with attention to details

• Skilled in prioritization of tasks by effective time-management skills, leading to high-quality outcomes in an evolving and engaging environment

• Proactive with a can-do attitude, bringing positive energy to the team while supporting teamwork and a vibrant social dynamic

• Highly proficient in written and verbal communication skills in business English

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Experience in collaboration tools like Miro would be beneficial

BENEFITS
Attractive salary and bonus scheme are essential for any work agreement. However, in SimCorp, we believe we can offer more. Therefore, in addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we provide a work & private life balance: a hybrid workplace model and extra days of vacation. We also practice a tailored approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take

NEXT STEP
Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible, we process incoming applications continually. Kindly include a cover letter with your application, explaining why you are interested in this role and how your skills and experiences align with the position. 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.

For any questions you are welcome to contact Kateryna Kozak, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, at [email protected] . 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.

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Location: Copenhagen