Business Consultant

Why you'll love working here:

• high-performance, people-focused culture

• our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves

• learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees' career growth

• membership in HOOPP's world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security

• competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account).

• optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%

• yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars

• the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers

Job Summary

HOOPP's IT Investment Solutions Group is seeking someone passionate about technology and collaboration to join our Dimension team as a full-time IT Business Consultant. The Dimension team primarily creates solutions in SimCorp Dimension application and supports core Investment Operations, Investment Accounting and Reporting functions.  In this role you will be part of many initiatives working with stakeholders in front, mid, and back office, delivering solutions that will have a real, tangible impact on HOOPP's performance. You will gain exposure to the various aspects of the business will allow you to learn the ins-and-outs of how HOOPP operates.

The Business Consultant must possess a strong knowledge in the following business areas – Investment Management/Capital Markets (financial products and their front-through-back-office lifecycle), Investment Accounting principles, financial reporting datapoints, as well as a general understanding of other functions such as valuations, trade management and settlement, corporate actions. A successful candidate must have experience in building solutions in SimCorp Dimension.

What you will do: 

• Build and support Portfolio Management and Investment Accounting solutions in SimCorp Dimension application

• Work on hands on system configuration, testing, implementation, and production support across a comprehensive set of asset classes (Equity, Fixed Income, Credit, Securities Lending, Collateral, Derivatives, FX, OTC products, etc.)

• Seek opportunities to improve solutions and optimize workflows and processes - trading and data workflows, automation of manual processes, improvement of system performance

• Be part of a high-performing team that embodies the agile mindset, shows high-level of team collaboration, providing many opportunities for learning and growth

• Work closely with HOOPP business partners and other teams in Investment Solutions Group

• Support the Product Owner and contribute to the technology roadmap / vision for SimCorp ecosystem. 

• Participate in a shared on-call rotation that includes weekend and holiday support within the team to support critical issues when needed.

What you bring:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience with SimCorp Dimension application across various modules through full development cycle – configuration, testing and implementation. Experience with IBOR, ABOR, Trade Manager and other modules in SimCorp

• Breadth and depth of various financial products (Equity, Fixed Income, FX, ETD & OTC Derivatives).  Good understanding of the security management, trade lifecycle, accounting principles, and reporting data points

• Ability to wear multiple hats – Play multiple hands-on roles e.g. solution visioning, analysis, sizing, testing, production promotions, and support. 

• Proven track record of building trust with and mentoring analysts. As a leader in the team, you will be expected to be a support pillar and help elevate the level of the team. 

• Demonstrated proficiency in leading delivery on major features and complex projects. Ability to parse out key details and focus for cost vs. benefit and knowing when we may need to descope to ensure milestones are met. 

• Exceptional communication skills with stakeholders and external vendors 

• Strong consulting and problem-solving skills.

• Technical aptitude, SQL knowledge is an asset

• Experience working in an agile team and knowledge of agile roles 

• Degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or Computer Science - CMA, CFA or CPA designation a plus