Description
As a key member of the Avaloq Europe Platform Services team, you will play a vital role in designing and analyzing technological solutions that meet business requirements and processes. You will work closely with business stakeholders to elicit functional requirements and collaborate with development teams to implement technical solutions.
You will be responsible for transforming your in-depth knowledge of Avaloq's core banking system (including Deutsche Bank customization and connected satellite systems) into functional solutions and processes that create value and drive business outcomes.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Defining detailed business requirements with business stakeholders.
* Reviewing solution proposals and specifications from Avaloq as a vendor.
* SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION TEAMS IN DESIGN PHASE TO ENSURE THAT THE IMPLEMENTATION FULFILLS BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS AND SOLUTIONS ARE CONSISTENT WITH POTENTIAL EVOLUTION.
* Closing cooperation with Business Architecture and Solution Architecture teams to ensure that solutions are in line with target architecture and technical roadmap.
* Hands-on test execution and test support for expert users.
* CLOSE INTERACTION AND ALIGNMENT WITH VARIOUS BUSINESS AREAS TO ENSURE THAT ALL THE REQUIREMENTS ARE FULFILLED IN ALL THE SOLUTIONS IMPLEMENTED.
* Strive for simplicity in designs and solutions.
* Act as a go-to person which business stakeholders can reach out for receiving subject matter expert advice, guidance and training.
* CLOSE COOPERATION WITH THE CENTER OF COMPETENCE FOR DRIVING TEST AUTOMATION FORWARD AND ENGAGE THE RESPECTIVE SMEs FOR REVIEWING EFFORT ESTIMATIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTION DESIGNS.
Position Specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities
You will be responsible for ensuring the adequacy of proposed solutions (from its definition to its implementation) in collaboration with business and technical teams.
People Management
You will be integrated into Avaloq Europe Platform Services team where it will be necessary to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage collaboration with Avaloq as a vendor and other 3rd parties.
Experience
A minimum of 5 years of experience in functional analysis in the area of Private Banking, Wealth Management is required.
Education/ Qualifications
* Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Computing or similar; Master qualification would be preferred.
* Strongly familiar with Avaloq Core Platform; Avaloq certification is a plus.
* Experience in project management and knowledge about the entire application development life cycle (planning, budget, approval, sourcing, monitoring and implementation) including Agile methodology.
* Leadership and communication skills.
* Ability to identify risks, resolve conflicts and plan tasks.
* Self-motivated and flexibility to work autonomously coupled with ability to work in virtual teams and matrix/global organizations including appreciation of different cultures during collaborating and sharing.
* Organized self-starter able to manage in a complex environment.
* A team player who continually collaborates and shares information.
* Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Experience in JIRA, Confluence and HP ALM will be a plus.
* English proficiency required.
We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance.