Business Analyst with Strong Fixed Income

SENIOR CONSULTANT WITH TAX PROJECTS EXPERIENCE

Our client, headquartered in Zurich, is an important subsidiary of a global company in the finance industry.

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst with strong Fixed Income experience. For this contract position based in Zürich, our client is looking for an English speaking (German highly beneficial) speaking candidate who can start as soon as possible.

Background:

The Fixed Income team is looking for a hands-on Business Analyst who is committed to partnering with our IT team to build world class software. You will act as the Business Analyst/Product Owner/Subject matter expert for one or more work streams, working closely with the Fixed Income business and IT delivery teams to deliver best in class enterprise solutions.

Qualifications:

* Significant Fixed Income knowledge and experience within Asset Management: person needs to have a very good understanding of Fixed Income instruments, including a good understanding of their uses, attributes and analytics. Similar experience with Fixed Income derivatives would be preferable.

* Strong Fixed Income business/data acumen and analytical capabilities

* Experience with Fixed Income applications and/or trade order management systems

* Considered a SME in one or more of the following: Portfolio Management, Trading, Fixed Income Analytics/Data, Risk, Credit Research

* Flexible and comfortable with uncertainty in requirements etc. in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment

* Must be credible in front of portfolio managers, and comfortable liaising directly with them

* Proven leadership ability, ability to collaborate and influence peers, proven organizational skills

* Excellent communication skills for cross group collaboration, be able to discover solutions to problems and objectively defend them, and propose design alternatives and articulate pros and cons.

* Coaching/Mentoring - sharing knowledge in an open manner to make those around them better

* Ability to interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity

* Strong analytical and product management skills, including a thorough understanding of the software business, ability to understand market needs and translate into requirements Education:

- A four year Bachelor's Degree or the international equivalent in Business, Finance or preferred or commensurate relevant work experience.

Candidate Responsibilities:

* Represent the voice of the Fixed Income business and provide Fixed Income subject matter expertise in the required business domains to the IT delivery teams - Portfolio Management, Trading, Fixed Income Analytics/Data and Credit Research

* Define scope, high level requirements and conditions of acceptance of new system features

* Facilitate analysis and understanding of requirements between the Fixed Income business and IT delivery teams.

* Re-design and optimize business processes

* Assist the creation and management of product roadmaps, risks and issues

* Work with the London based Fixed Income Programme Manager and IT Scrum Master to manage and prioritize the product backlog for agile software development teams. Note: this includes writing and reviewing user stories, including the writing of acceptance criteria

* Work with Product Management and Scrum Master to set release plans and prioritize product feature scope. This also includes preparation of the business case sections for the software review milestone gates.

* Work directly with IT developers to make ensure the software meets the product requirements and business requirements

* Represent the team in facilitating backlog reviews and scope estimation with the IT team

* Hands on data analysis and performing acceptance testing and sign-off of deliverables

* Ensure business risks and issues are managed and resolved

* Promote awareness of change and act as primary trainer for Portfolio Managers in your location

Interested? Please apply online. We look forward to receiving your application.

Please don't hesitate to send your CV to Sophia Alaoui or if you should have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or email