System Engineer – Securities Lending and Borrowing (m,f,d)

System Engineer – Securities Lending and Borrowing (m,f,d) 100%, Zürich

Project: We are collaborating with a leading banking institution in Zürich, renowned for its innovative solutions in the financial sector.

Joining the Securities Lending and Borrowing team as an Application Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing a trading and risk modeling platform. This position offers a stimulating environment with close collaboration across business units, ensuring a rewarding experience for those seeking professional growth and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the development and maintenance of critical components within the Trading and Risk modeling platform, operating in a cloud environment.
• Undertake “run the bank” tasks to ensure system availability and stability, addressing any operational issues promptly.
• Provide support for daily operations and investigations, including trade processing and reconciliation breaks.
• Propose recommendations for system and process enhancements to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Generate customized reports to fulfill business requirements and support decision-making processes.
• Play a pivotal role in automating Securities Lending and Borrowing operations, contributing to overall business efficiency.
• Actively participate in Agile routines and rituals, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Support system upgrades by providing expert advice and conducting thorough testing

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Hands-on experience as an IT Engineer, Administrator, or Developer.
• Proficiency with “FIS Securities Finance Trading and Collateral Platform” (formerly known as “Apex Collateral Management/Finance”).
• Experience with Triorislov and Equilend would be an advantage
• Strong understanding of Securities Lending and Borrowing business processes.
• Expertise in Java/JMS and SQL development.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of liaising effectively with stakeholders across management, business, IT, and external vendors.
• Willingness to work on public Swiss/Zurich holidays when foreign markets are operational, on a rotational basis.
• Familiarity with Agile/SAFe methodologies

Reference no.: 923239KS
Role: Application/systems Engineer – Securities Finance (FIS SFTC/APEX/Finance)
Industry: International Banking
Location: Zürich and Area
Workload: 100%
Start date: ASAP (upon agreement)
Duration: 31.12.2024 (possible extension)

Should you find yourself suitable for this position then please send us your complete CV using the link in this advert. If the position is not a perfect match and you wish to receive other opportunities directly, you can send us your CV anyway via this advert or to jobs[at]itcag[dot]com. Contact us for further information regarding our company, our positions or our attractive payroll-only-program: +41 41 760 77 01. About us:

ITech Consult is a certified ISO 9001:2015 Swiss company with offices also located in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specializes in delivering IT candidates for contract work. We were founded in 1997 by IT professionals; hence we understand what it means to be professionally supported in your search for a new project and being employed.