Senior Business Functional Analyst

Description

Analysis and design of technological solutions based on business requirements and processes, as well as on knowledge of existing and future platforms.

You will be part of Avaloq Europe Platform Services team and will regularly work with business stakeholders in the elaboration of functional requirements and with development teams for their technical implementation.

You have the drive and the ability to understand the business processes and has in-depth knowledge of Avaloq core banking system (ideally also the respective Deutsche Bank customization and connected satellite systems) and can transform this knowledge into functional solutions and processes that create value and enable our business.

You will be responsible for :

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 fulfils business requirements and solutions are consistent with potential evolution

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 the adequacy of the 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

5 to 8 years of experience in functional analysis in area of Private Banking, Wealth Management.

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

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