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 FOR USAt SimCorp, we support some of the biggest financial institutions in the world to be successful by simplifying their investments, accounting, and operations.Team Testing Services is looking for a Lead Consultant to join the SimCorp office in Italy (Milano/Pistoia/Trieste).Testing Services Consultants are experienced professionals who play a critical role in safeguarding and improving the quality of SimCorp client solutions by delivering structured, highquality testing services and bestpractice testing approaches across SimCorp Dimension and related platforms. Their work directly supports earlier defect detection, increased test coverage, and higher levels of test automation. By applying standard testing frameworks, leveraging automation where possible, and maintaining deep knowledge of clientspecific business flows, they help reduce risk during releases, improve enduser experience, and strengthen overall client confidence in SimCorp’s solutions.The Lead Testing Consultant, acting as an individual contributor within the team, provides strategic leadership and takes ownership of the analysis and clarification of complex business and functional requirements and ensures early identification of risks, dependencies, and quality impacts.WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FORLeading strategic analysis of highly complex business, functional, and technical requirements, shaping testing direction across large, high‑risk, or multi‑stream initiativesActing as a senior trusted advisor to clients, senior stakeholders, and internal leadership, influencing decisions related to quality, risk management, delivery models, and testing investmentDefining, governing, and continuously evolving testing strategies and quality frameworks to ensure alignment with organizational standards, client expectations, and long‑term service maturitySynthesizing test outcomes, quality risks, and systemic issues across initiatives, translating them into clear insights and recommendations that support executive‑level decision‑makingLeading complex incident and defect management from a holistic quality perspective, driving root‑cause analysis, cross‑team alignment, and sustainable improvements to prevent recurrenceContributing to the advancement of Testing Services by defining best practices, mentoring senior consultants, supporting capability development, and shaping how testing is delivered across the organizationTaking leadership on the project, defining scope, ensuring the initiative remains on track, and contributing to overall project optimizationWHAT WE VALUEEducational background in STEM or FinanceFinancial knowledge in investment banking and accountingKnow-how in at least one of the following areas: Front Office, Back Office, Accounting processes or Financial Transaction Workflows8-10 years of experience in software testing or a comparable backgroundPractical coding experience (C# preferred; Python, JavaScript, or PowerShell also welcome) or strong tech‑savvinessExperience in creating test automation scripts and scenarios is highly welcomeExperience in usage of versioning control (Git/Azure DevOps or similar)Hands-on experience working within Agile methodologyStrong analytical judgment and translating complexity into clear directionLeading with ownership and a solution‑focused mindset, proactively managing risks and outcomesBuilding client trust through confident decisions and consistent delivery excellenceMaintaining clarity, prioritization, and quality under pressureElevating team performance through collaboration, coaching, and knowledge‑sharingDriving continuous improvement with a growth‑oriented, forward‑looking mindsetAdapting easily to change and operates with flexibility in dynamic environmentsCommunicating with clarity, authority, and strong consulting presenceFluency in English (min. B2+ or C1)BENEFITSHybrid working model (2 days per week in the Milan/Pistoia/Trieste office)Health insurance and pension plan connected to labor agreement13th and 14th-month pay, plus annual performance bonusTicket restaurant (8,50 EUR per day)Professional training and courses (starting from a 3-week SimCorp Dimension® Academy)Possibility to develop your career in an international environmentIntegration events and health-related initiativesUp to 20 remote workdays abroad per calendar yearNEXT STEPSPlease 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.For any questions you are welcome to contact Hanna Brzózka, Lead Talent Acquisition Partner, at . 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.WHO WE AREFor 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.#Li-Hybrid
