Business Analyst/Developer

Job description

Temporary Contract - Business Analyst/Developer in Lugano, Switzerland.

Tasks and responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities include:

• Daily support for various application systems.
• Documenting new system improvements, implementing and testing improvements, and training users.
• Communication with existing users, technical analysts, and the relevant application vendors.
• Configuration, rollout, training, and application support for Charles River / Aldaddin and related applications.
• Defining and testing necessary solutions to improve the existing features and functionalities of the IT solutions.
• Gain expertise in the use and configuration of Charles River/Aldaddin applications.
• Ongoing work on defining changes and implementing the necessary changes in the systems.
• Timely escalation of issues to all necessary parties.
• Working on the agreed-upon priorities (and ensuring that priorities are understood if there is any confusion).
• Conducting and documenting gap analyses of necessary changes in collaboration with the manufacturer and business users.
• Preparation, coordination, and documentation of detailed process flows, test plans, test execution reports, and other project documentation.

Requirements and qualifications

The requirements and qualifications include:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., engineering, economics, mathematics, etc.).
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills (ability to think quickly).
• A keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently and take on tasks.
• Goal-oriented.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Software experience: Microsoft SQL, Excel macros, Visual Basic.
• Knowledge of Charles River and/or BlackRock Aladdin (preferred).
• English (French/German/Italian would be a plus).
• Effective interpersonal skills in negotiations and influencing others.
• Ability to travel occasionally when necessary.
• Previous experience in the financial sector would be an advantage.
• The expectation of working in the office.

We offer

Our corporate values include:

• Responsibility: Taking on tasks and challenges and striving for continuous improvement.
• Hands-on: Proactive delivery of high-quality results.
• Passion: Commitment and pursuit of excellence.
• Solution-oriented: Focus on customer results and fair treatment of customers with risk-aware thinking.
• Partnership-oriented: Promoting cooperation and teamwork. Working together with an entrepreneurial spirit.