The Innovators’ Exchange by Oliver Wyman Christian Kromann, CEO of SimCorp, on Shaping The Future of Investment Management
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Dec 12, 2024 Christian Kromann, CEO of SimCorp, discusses the evolving landscape of financial technology and its impact on investment management. He shares insights from his impressive career merging mathematics with finance, highlighting the pivotal role of technology amid rising client demands. The conversation includes the challenges of leading international teams while maintaining work-life balance. Kromann also reflects on integrating personal passions like fitness and music into a fulfilling professional life, emphasizing adaptability as key to success.
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Early Career in Financial Tech
- Christian Kromann began his career combining math, finance, and technology when derivatives started gaining popularity in the mid-90s.
- His early role at Nordea involved developing advanced risk capabilities for derivatives, marking his entrance into financial technology.
Learning Through Implementation at SunGuard
- At SunGuard, Christian experienced the early days of financial technology, working on implementations across Europe.
- This hands-on experience with complex system integrations has been invaluable in his later leadership roles.
Start Broad to Learn More
- Seek opportunities in larger companies early in your career to gain varied responsibilities because they offer chances to try new roles.
- Embrace chances to learn broadly, as this early diversity provides valuable experience for future leadership.