Investec – Where Out of the Ordinary Happens

At Investec, we do things differently. We're a leading international bank and wealth manager built on a culture of curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit and human connection. Ideas are heard, ambition is celebrated, and impact is encouraged. As part of a team that challenges convention and strives for outperformance, you'll help shape bold solutions for clients who expect something more than the ordinary.

Business Analyst / Application Manager

 Investec Bank (Switzerland) AG – IBSAG Digital and Technology

Location: Switzerland – hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days remote per week

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Role summary: Are you at home bridging business needs and technology delivery? We're looking for a Business Analyst / Application Manager to keep our core banking applications stable, effective, and aligned with business priorities. You'll partner across operations, finance, and IT to optimise processes, support users, and drive meaningful change in a regulated Swiss banking environment.

What you will be doing

• Partner with business and technology teams to elicit, analyse, and document requirements for core banking and related applications; translate needs into practical solutions, system changes, and improvement opportunities.
• Provide hands-on application support for business-critical systems, including incident, issue, and defect management; monitor performance and contribute to daily operational stability.
• Coordinate testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), releases, upgrades, and patches to enable smooth change delivery.
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers to resolve issues and maintain strong service performance (SLAs, governance).
• Support end users through troubleshooting, guidance, training, and access-related activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation, procedures, audit evidence, and control records; support regulatory and internal control requirements.
• Contribute to resilience, risk management, and compliance activities in a regulated environment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across business, operations, finance, and IT teams in multiple locations.

What we are looking for

• Experience in business analysis, application management, or production support within banking or financial services.
• Solid understanding of core banking processes and products; private banking context is highly advantageous.
• Hands-on experience supporting core banking platforms and integrated applications.
• Proven ability to manage incidents, priorities, and stakeholder communications effectively.
• Strong knowledge of testing, UAT coordination, release processes, and change management.
• Familiarity with ITIL, SDLC, and operational control frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in a lean team while building effective partnerships across business and technology functions.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office, Active Directory, and general end-user support environments.
• Exposure to SQL or database concepts.

Nice to have (non-essential)

• Experience in private banking, wealth management, or other regulated financial services environments.
• Knowledge of reconciliation, AML, regulatory reporting, accounting, or electronic archiving applications.
• Understanding of business continuity planning, audit support, and operational resilience.
• Experience working with offshore or international stakeholders and third-party vendors.

As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. We believe that being together enables us to live our values and support our clients and communities in an extraordinary way.

Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work.

Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation. We believe that innovation thrives when everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to contribute.

We actively seek out diverse talent and foster an inclusive environment, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Here, you'll find networks, benefits, and development opportunities designed to support your career journey, wherever it may lead.

If this role excites you but you don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we are looking for.  Get in touch!

At Investec, we're deeply invested in our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. It's more than a mindset; it's how we show up every day.

Be part of something Out of the Ordinary.

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