Vice President - Head of IMS Business Management

Your area of work

Deutsche Börse Group’s Investment Management Solutions (IMS) area comprises of ISS STOXX and SimCorp, two global leading companies empowering investors, corporates and banks with corporate governance, ESG, index, market intelligence, and front-to-back investment management solutions.

Both companies find themselves in a dynamic and highly attractive market and are part of Deutsche Börse’s growth areas, in line with our growth strategy Horizon 2026 .

ISS STOXX with its data offering, supports the investment process with ESG data, research and ratings, indexing (DAX & STOXX), engagement and market intelligence.

SimCorp provides best-in-class front-to-back investment management technology solutions excelling in front office and risk management as well as middle and back office services.

The IMS Business Management team serves as a competence center for questions concerning the integration of IMS entities with Deutsche Börse Group and resulting group relationships and agreements, first-line-of-defense oversight and risk management for IMS entities, steering and preparation of governance bodies from an IMS segment Deutsche Börse Group perspective, and monitoring and translating regulatory and Group requirements of relevance to IMS entities.

It has the responsibility to discuss, where relevant initiate, and ensure / oversee execution with stakeholders both on the Deutsche Börse Group as well as IMS company level (SimCorp, ISS Stoxx).

The Head of IMS Business Management will directly face off to senior stakeholders at ISS Stoxx, SimCorp, and across Deutsche Börse Group.

Your responsibilities

• Managing the integration of IMS entities into Deutsche Börse Group and ensuring group-related synergy targets are met
• Ensuring and coordinating the implementation of (governance / risk / compliance) minimum standards in IMS entities
• Setting up appropriate intercompany service agreements / contracts and ensuring transparency on financial flows
• Managing and assisting in significant change and / or restructuring projects
• Participating in and representing the IMS segment in Group governance and coordinating bodies
• Steering IMS governance bodies and ensuring required decisions are taken in the appropriate governance body in a timely and risk-managed fashion
• Preparation of materials for IMS governance bodies (e.g., boards of directors) and alignment with stakeholders
• Monitoring the regulatory environment for Deutsche Börse Group and IMS entities to identify Group implications for IMS entities and shape the Group response to emerging regulatory developments with IMS input (interfacing with Group Regulatory)

Your profile

• University degree with excellent results
• Seven+ years of experience in consulting, business risk management, and / or finance
• Strong practical experience in governance and business risk management in a financial services context
• Theoretical and practical understanding of the IMS business context, i.e. data, analytics, and technology services in the investment management industry
• Focus on delivery with results-oriented and structured approach to problem solving
• Trak record of driving change in multi-stakeholder situations
• Ability to work under pressure with high degree of reliability and autonomy
• Strong communication skills written and verbal, ability to communicate effectively across all seniority levels in English
• High commitment, motivation and entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong analytical skills and good knowledge of quantitative tools and methods, e.g. including financial modelling / business plan analysis

Why Deutsche Börse Group?

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

Mobility

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Work environment

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

Health and wellbeing

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

Financial stability

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Hybrid work

Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations.

Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

Flexible working hours

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, part-time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Internationality

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.

Development

We promote individual development by offering internal development programmes, mentoring, further education and training budgets.