IT Specialist - Business Analyst for Core Solutions

IT Specialist - Business Analyst for Core Solutions

Location : Madrid

Type of job vacancy : Permanent Employee

No. Job vacancies : 7

About us

Looking for your next challenge? Allfunds (AMS : ALLFG) is a fast-paced, dynamic, Wealthtech leader with 17 offices around the globe and our employees are the best at what they do. We have a relentless passion for quality and a drive to keep ahead of the competition. We also have a strong business foundation built by experts over 20+ years ago, with the flexibility and agility of a start-up. As a Wealthtech, Allfunds blends our wealth management expertise with the innovation and creativity of a fintech. We have over €1.3 trillion assets under administration and are the leading B2B platforms for the fund industry. We built and continue to evolve a digital ecosystem that covers the entire fund distribution value chain and investment cycle, with solutions including dealing and execution, data analytics, regulatory solutions, ESG tools, blockchain, and alternative investments. Founded in Madrid in 2000, Allfunds offers international opportunities, a commitment to work-life balance, competitive benefits packages including flexible holidays, and continued training and development. This is under-pinned by our values to have a positive social impact on the markets in which we operate.

Our purpose

Our purpose is to transform the WealthTech industry. Allfunds is achieving this through a deep commitment to quality and outstanding human capital, by providing the best service for our clients, and by creating value for all our stakeholders. We believe that our people's talent is what creates our world-class service. Allfunds' employees are high performers and team players who live our core values. We encourage them to grow professionally and personally, and to stretch themselves to achieve their goals.

What you will find when working at Allfunds

We believe in

All for Excellence : All of our experience and expertise, along with the passion we put in everything we do. So, our clients, employees, and partners can count on us for the best services.

All for Accountability : We always look to make a difference through our transparent and responsible attitude towards people and society.

All for Empowerment : We work to continuously enhance our tools and services to make them accessible to our clients.

All for Inspiration : People are our driving force and helping them to reach their goals is our biggest motivator. That is why we aim to adapt to their needs and wants, accompany them on their journey, and inspire them to reach their dreams.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

For Allfunds, Human Capital is at the heart of the company's strategy and results, as well as part of our ESG strategy. DEI represents the acronym of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and how we understand it within our group. For Diversity, Allfunds includes ways in which people differ, encompassing the different characteristics that make one individual different from another. For Equity, Allfunds encompasses the policies and practices used to ensure fair treatment, opportunity, and advancement for all employees. For Inclusion, Allfunds creates a working environment in which any individual can be and feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Through DEI, Allfunds fosters a culture that recognizes and minimizes bias.

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We are looking for

Requirements :

More than 3 years of relevant experience as IT Specialist in Application maintenance.

More than 3 years of relevant experience as an IT Business Analyst in software development (full lifecycle) in Mainframe / Microfocus and Java environments.

At least 1 year experience in application management (AMs) and service management.

Knowledge and experience in the Banking industry or Finance industry.

Proven ability to deliver results in complex IT projects with appropriate quality, cost, and time metrics, with good judgment and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Good understanding of the software development lifecycle, software development processes, and IT operations processes - previous experience as a programmer.

High levels of organization, autonomy, proactivity, self-motivation, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to build strong relationships and establish networks between business and IT teams.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Teamwork skills.

Great attention to detail.

English : Minimum B2 Speaking, writing and listening.

Your role in the team

IT SPECIALIST Job Description

We are looking for an IT Specialist in investment funds, with experience in financial products maintenance and managing highly complex SW development projects, with a delivery model based on external AM services. The ideal person should be able to make rational and analytical decisions and be autonomous. Additionally, the candidate should have a technical background in Micro Focus and Java environment, as well as strong functional analysis and management skills. Experience in application management (AMs) will be valued.

Responsibilities :

Supervise and support the application maintenance and project development team (Micro Focus environment and Java - AM service), focusing on planning, performance, and service coordination.

Analyze service reports.

Supervise the understanding of the needs of each corrective, preventive, or evolutionary task, from both a business and technical perspective.

Make decisions to ensure the service objectives are met.

Analyze, understand, and translate business requirements into functional and technical solutions aligned with the application and IT architecture teams.

Supervise the functional and technical delivery of IT development projects related to their product throughout the software lifecycle.

Validate test plans related to the product they lead.

Budget control of activities performed within the AM service.

Collaborate smoothly with other technical and business teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Continuously evaluate risk exposure (opportunities and threats).

Ensure compliance with the quality standards required by the bank.

You must expect

A competitive pay and attractive benefits package.

On-going development opportunities in a multinational environment that will inspire you to grow professionally and personally.

Wide variety of projects and tasks, ambitious goals, and independence in achieving them.

Flexible working conditions.

Modern office in a convenient location.

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