Business Analyst / Project Manager - 100 % (f/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Zurich

What we are looking for

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Business Analyst/Project Manager to drive the analysis and optimization of business processes, identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, as well as lead change initiatives within organization. This role includes business ownership of the functionalities and workflows developed by the Bank on the JIRA platform (Atlassian product), with a focus on the Position Keeping and Collateral Management system supporting the tracking of Commodity Trade Finance transactions. The successful candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring effective delivery of value-added improvements and operational excellence.

Your responsibilities

Business Analysis and Process Optimization

Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to gather and analyse business requirements, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of operational needs.
Identify opportunities for process simplification, automation, and efficiency improvements in banking operations.
Develop and propose innovative solutions to enhance operational workflows and system functionalities.
Translate business requirements into clear and actionable deliverables for technical teams.

Project Management

Lead end-to-end project management activities, including planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of projects within agreed timelines and budgets.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between business and IT teams.
Manage stakeholder expectations, providing regular updates on project progress, risks, and mitigations.
Maintain project documentation, including business cases, project charters, and status reports.

JIRA Platform Business Ownership

Take ownership of functionalities and workflows developed by the Bank on the JIRA platform with focus on Commodity Trade Finance Position Keeping and Collateral Management system.
Manage the implementation of changes and enhancements to the JIRA platform, either independently or with external vendor support.
Provide daily support to JIRA users, helping them navigate and utilize the platform efficiently.
Create and maintain dashboards and reports as requested by relevant stakeholders.
Utilize BI tools to create customized reports to address stakeholder needs and enhance decision-making.

Your profile

5+ years business analysis and project management experience in banking or consulting
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Highly accurate, efficient, structured and organized
Mathematical mindset with the ability to think in workflows and complex processes
Practical knowledge of tools such like JIRA, Confluence, Power BI, Tableau
Proven ability to work effectively as a liaison between business units and IT
Strong team player with a proactive attitude and cross-cultural communication skills
Understanding of Commodity Trade Finance business is an advantage
Must hold a valid Swiss or EU passport or an applicable Swiss work permit (mandatory)
Fluent proficiency in both English and German; additional languages are a plus

Your team

You will join the Business Management team of the Bank.
Close exchange and collaboration with the colleagues of Front, Operations and IT

What we offer

Competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting your skills, experience and contributions
Attractive pension scheme and comprehensive health insurance coverage
Flexible working hours and possibility for remote work
Opportunity for professional development and growth
Dynamic and collaborative work environment

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About us

TradeXBank AG is a Swiss-owned boutique bank, specializing in Corporate Banking and Commodity Trade Finance (CTF). This is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive and self-starting personality with hands-on mentality and a structured way of working to participate in the further development and expansion of the bank in a key position. It is the ideal time to join our team, as you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and be part of our exciting journey towards establishing TradeXBank AG as a leading player in the worldwide Corporate Banking.

If you fulfil the above requirements and you are looking for a challenging role in a multicultural and rapidly growing bank, please send us your full application (cover letter, curriculum vitae, reference letters and certificates).

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We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Thank you for your interest in TradeXBank AG. Please fill out the following short form. Should you have difficulties with the upload of your data, please send an email to recruitment@tradexbank.ch.