Senior Data Management Specialist, Cadis, Banking (Contract, Zurich)

For our client, an international bank based in Zurich, Swisslinx are looking for a Data Management Specialist with solid project experience and knowledge of CADIS for a new contract role in Zurich.

This is a 6 month contract starting in February/March 2015.

SENIOR DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, CADIS, BANKING (CONTRACT, ZURICH)

Our client offers:

A highly professional and challenging position in a fast changing international environment

To be part of a specialized data management team with cross disciplinary and international responsibilities

Support the bank to further develop its Data Management platform and the respective processes to provide first class data services to various front and Back Office systems

Project work to establish a new scalable Data Management operating model across multiple locations and in close cooperation with internal and external data and service providers

Design, establish and migrate the existing processes onto the future Data Management system platform (based on the CADIS vendor software)

Creation and negotiation of service level agreements/operating memorandums between internal and external parties

Develop the respective control functions and the relevant monitoring tools (MIS Reports, KPI's etc.)

Act as Data Management Representative towards the project and ensure timely and accurate information flow, facilitate update meetings, provide feedback and ensure escalation if and when applicable

To be the responsible Business Analyst for the data delivery to the Charles River Trading System (CRIMS) and document the respective business requirements to replace current feed

Support Head Data Management with resource planning, on boarding activities, develop training programs, establish process documentation etc.

Provide support for ad-hoc tasks

In order to be considered for this role you will possess the following skills:

5+ years operational experience in data management within an established financial institution, investment bank, fund management organization, in-house data group or data vendor in the financial industry

Excellent project management skills (ideally in a data management environment)

Ability to work in a complex Matrix organization

Ability to manage internal and external service providers

A thorough understanding of financial instruments and assets classes including Fixed Income, Equities, Funds, Derivatives, etc.

Experience with Bloomberg, MS Excel, Access, SQL for querying, analysing and reporting data would be very beneficial

Experience with CADIS is mandatory requirement

Highly motivated self-starter with ability to work independently, yet a strong team player

Ability to stay organized and to demonstrate an ability to complete tasks efficiently, accurately and on time.

Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication and negotiation skills

Experience of working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Good knowledge of English language (both spoken and written) is a must

Good knowledge of the German language (both spoken and written) is a significant plus

Are you interested in a new challenge? Then please send us your full CV.

If you possess the above skills and attributes and are interested in this opportunity, then please send your CV to (see below) Should you require any further information then please do not hesitate to call Tim Williams We look forward to hearing from you.

The Swisslinx Group provides bespoke recruitment solutions for technology, financial and executive positions in Switzerland and the Middle East. With more than twenty years experience our business relationships are driven by integrity, trust and discretion.

Swisslinx AG
Mr Tim Williams

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