Un Pre-Sales Consultant (H/F), Risk & Performance
- 23 mai 2016
- 2 min de lecture
Nous recherchons pour un éditeur de progiciel en Asset Management, très réputé dans son domaine, un
Pre-Sales Consultant (H/F), Risk&Performance
The software company develops, implements and maintains a software for the management of shares, funds and derivatives. Our standard software system covers the whole workflow for the investment management of banks, asset managers and insurance companies. More than 180 financial institutions all over the world use our software. As a global player we are continuously expanding our market-leading position. The basis for our complex software is excellent know-how and a very good understanding of the requirements of our customers.
The function
You will be in charge to position the software package’s capabilities and value proposition in sales cases, RFI/RFP work and live presentations. Your primary area of expertise will be the Risk and Performance solutions. You’ll be responsible for demonstrating the software package capabilities in risk and performance calculation i.e. knowing the valuation and calculation models, data requirement, benchmark constitution, standard and specific available key ratios, local reporting requirements, etc. There will also be many opportunities to work with the other areas, ranging from trading, portfolio management, modeling and compliance to trade processing and portfolio/fund accounting.
The tasks and responsabilities
Completing high quality responses to prospective client RFI’s (request for information) and RFP’s (request for proposal).
Mapping requests from the clients with the product and services offered by the software package.
Preparing and delivering detailed software package presentations
Facilitating software package workshops carried out during the sales process.
Ensuring detailed information transfer from the sales process to the implementation team after a contract signing.
The requirements
A degree in economics, finance, engineer or mathematics.
3+ years financial industry experience
A good overall understanding of the risk and performance calculations and models. Knowledge of the GIPS reporting and Solvency II requirements will be considered as an asset.
Great empathy and strengths in working with clients as well as internal and external partners
Strong presentation and communication skills
Excellent problem solving skills and a solution focused attitude
Methodical, hardworking, enthusiastic and an ability to work well under pressure on multiple projects with tight deadlines
Very good French & English language skills.
Experience of functional selling or implementation of the software package or similar products (asset management) is a strong benefit.
Experience with investment management from the financial sector and in-depth knowledge of financial theory will be an advantage.
Although the missions are mainly in Paris region, a flexibility to travel is required.
The offer
An exciting and challenging position in an international, dynamic and professional company. We have an informal way of communicating, while taking charge of our tasks with dedication, team-spirit and humor.
You start with a 4 month's introduction program including 3 weeks at the Company Academy (product and finance training abroad). Your range of tasks and the perspectives for development are manifold and are complemented by a comprehensive course program.