Platform integration for growth: A Digital Product Manager's view

As Digital Product Manager at Storebrand Asset Management, Julia Hegelstad manages the technology systems that power their investment operations. She's responsible for ensuring their platforms work seamlessly together and can scale with the business. In this interview, Julia explains how SimCorp One solved their fragmentation challenges, created a unified data foundation, and established the technical architecture needed for sustainable growth.

Three ways SimCorp One simplified Storebrand's architecture

Streamlined growth
"SimCorp have supported our operating model by helping us to streamline, unify, and provide a scalable platform," explains Julia. 

This comprehensive approach has eliminated the need for multiple fragmented systems while reducing both complexity and operational risk.

Single source of truth
For Storebrand's holistic approach, having a unified Accounting Book of Record (ABOR) and Investment Book of Record (IBOR) is crucial.

“Being able to have a single source of the truth when it comes to our ABOR and IBOR is extremely beneficial. This includes when it comes down to reporting, data, integrations, and analysis,” she notes.

Strategic partnership
The partnership provides comprehensive support across all business needs and into the future. 

"The governance model works very well, including getting the necessary support for daily operations through to the more strategic work, including future proofing and modernizing the underlying architecture."

The impact

Since implementing their integrated approach, Storebrand has achieved:

• Simplified architecture eliminating multiple system fragmentation
• Enhanced data reliability through unified data foundation
• Reduced risk exposure through consolidated processes
• Strategic agility enabling continuous modernization and growth