Zürich

Full time

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all maintenance and development activities for risk management and performance attribution tools, including the interfaces with our core investment management tool, SimCorp Dimension.
• Collaborate closely with other business analysts, technical engineers, relevant business teams, and software providers.
• Lead regular alignment meetings with various stakeholder groups.
• Act as the subject matter leader for the "Risk & Performance" cluster within the team, handling all day-to-day topics.
• Address questions and problems from end users.
• Conduct requirements engineering, solution design, and specifications.
• Perform implementation reviews, coordinate, and execute tests and sign-offs.
• Ensure standardization and maintain up-to-date documentation.
• Participate in projects, initiatives, and new business processes.

Experience

• University degree in economics or (business) mathematics/computer science; additional training and certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) are an advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience as a business analyst in the financial industry.
• Strong expertise in performance analysis and attribution, risk management, and/or portfolio analytics.
• Highly developed communication, coordination, and people management skills, with experience leading initiatives and projects.
• Proficient in evaluating financial instruments and possessing a deep understanding of underlying market data and benchmarks.
• IT affinity and technical understanding of interfaces and databases, including SQL.
• Programming experience is an advantage, ideally in Python, Excel VBA, and Power BI.
• Relevant experience with software solutions for performance analysis and attribution, as well as risk management; experience with MSCI RiskManager, BarraOne, and/or SimCorp Dimension is an advantage.
• Quick thinker with a willingness to continuously learn new things.
• Excellent analytical skills and a flair for conceptual work.
• Autonomous working style while building bridges to other teams and departments.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); German is an advantage.