Join Azqore, a leading international company specializing in Information Systems outsourcing and Banking Operations Processing for private banking players.
A subsidiary of Indosuez Wealth Management, the wealth management arm of the Crédit Agricole Group, and Capgemini, Azqore provides its customers with an Integrated Information System (S2i), and a full range of digital banking products and services.
We handle our customers' back office operations from two hubs, in Switzerland and Singapore. By 2020, Azqore will have assets under management represented by some thirty banks.
The core strength of our team lies in its unique tailor-made service, recognized by customers and the market alike. Our Banking Operations department comprises nearly 200 employees working closely together in Switzerland and Singapore to handle demanding clients.
The Team
You will be part of a Payment team consisting of 20 employees.
This team is composed of a Manager, 8 software engineers (Cobol & Java), 2 Tech leads, 2 Project Managers, and 7 Business Analysts who are also responsible for tests.
You will collaborate with a portion of the technical teams based in our Singapore and Portugal offices.
Your Responsibilities
You will lead a complex project redesigning all payment legacy features into modern web applications enabling intraday calls to internal and external APIs.
Your key responsibilities include:
* Analysis, Development, and Evaluation Activities
o Direct handling or implementation of streams related to the project: process definition, process optimization, Target Operating Model, writing specifications, reporting/minutes writing, migration data mapping, system configuration, testing, defects management, deployment, training, change management, and user support.
* Organization, Management, and Implementation Activities
o Manage project plans
o Process modelling and implementation
o Tests and defect management
o Manage project risks and issues
o Manage technical teams
o Conduct the project through monitoring and relevant feedback on progress, risks, and challenges, considering the need for decisions or alerts.
* Communication, Contact, Moderation, or Sales Activities
o Change management and trainings
o Animation of committees/sessions in the framework of project governance
o Relations with Top Management of Client Banks to monitor their satisfaction on the project
o Reporting to Azqore Top management on the project
o Project management in collaboration with strategic stakeholders of the Client Banks and continuous progress communication to governing instances (Steering Committees, Comex members, ...)
* Financial and Control Activities
o Budget monitoring of the project
o Time-sheets follow-up
o Invoices control
Your Core Competencies
You possess an Engineer diploma or similar experience.
You have good communication skills and can adapt to different hierarchical levels. You will interact with our customers, ensuring a high level of quality delivery.
You are autonomous, tenacious, and rigorous. You must be able to organize yourself to manage multiple ongoing issues.
You are recognized for your ability to synthesize and develop the most efficient path (process/data) to achieve objectives.
You have deep knowledge in the banking industry, particularly in Operations (back & middle office):
* Financial Messaging - Payments incl.
* ISO 20022 migration for payment flows (SEPA/SIC/SWIFT/Singapore MEPS/HK, …)
* PSD2 payments APIs
* Fraud detection for payments
* Payment cards management
You also possess an IT background:
* Knowledge of one Core Banking System (S2i is a plus)
* IT infrastructure key concepts & architecture
Benefits
We offer:
* Generous healthcare contribution (300 CHF/month)
* 27 days of annual leave for work-life balance
* Attractive pension plan (10 to 20% depending on age. The standard employees contribution rate is 7.5%)
* Collaboration with international teams based in Geneva, Lausanne, Singapore, India, and Portugal
* Opportunities for professional development within Azqore and the Crédit Agricole Group
* Ongoing training
* Stimulating projects in a constantly evolving sector
* Home office (100 days/year for Swiss residents - 88 days/year for others)
About the Recruitment Process?
As Talent Acquisition Partner, I will contact you for a first catch-up through video interview.
If we both decide to move forward in the process, you will have a video interview with the technical expert.
If the technical interview is successful, you will meet the manager on site.
Final interview with our HRBP on site.
You will also complete a test to assess your key motivation (PULSIONS).
Inclusion and Diversity
Acting every day in the interests of our customers and society, we are a group committed to diversity in all its forms and to inclusion.
We combat cognitive bias and train our managers accordingly.
We prioritize developing the gender mix of our teams, given the structural lack of female representation in the IT sector.
All our positions are open to people with disabilities.
We're not looking for a standard profile; we're looking to identify your unique talent.