Job Description

EPAM is seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst with expertise in Charles River Investment Management System (CRIMS) to join our team in Zurich. This position is ideal for professionals with a deep understanding of portfolio management workflows, private banking processes, and extensive experience integrating CRIMS with enterprise systems such as trade execution platforms, market data services, Order Management Systems (OMS), and custodians.


This role follows a hybrid work model, combining remote work with on-site collaboration at our client's office.


If you are a seasoned Business Analyst with a strong background in the banking sector, we encourage you to apply and become part of EPAM Switzerland's innovative team.

Responsibilities

Manage the integration, customization, and maintenance of Charles River IMS with upstream and downstream systems, including OMS, accounting platforms, data warehouses, and market data feeds Collaborate with portfolio managers, compliance, risk, and IT teams to enhance front-to-back investment workflows Design and implement integration solutions using APIs and messaging protocols like FIX, REST, SOAP, XML, and MQ Configure rules, workflows, compliance checks, and alerts within Charles River to align with business requirements Lead system upgrades, patches, and migrations, providing technical expertise and support throughout the process Translate business requirements into scalable and secure integration solutions Troubleshoot and resolve integration-related technical issues, performing root-cause analysis as needed Support production activities to maintain system stability and reliability Develop and update documentation, including technical specifications, data mappings, and interface designs Assist with user acceptance testing (UAT), training sessions, and production go-live activities

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in the banking industry with a strong understanding of portfolio management workflows Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with Charles River Investment Management System (CRD/CRIMS) Comprehensive knowledge of portfolio management, compliance workflows, and the order/trade lifecycle Expertise in APIs (REST/SOAP), FIX Protocol, XML/JSON messaging, and middleware technologies such as MQ Proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL for data integration and analysis Experience working with custodians, market data vendors such as Bloomberg and Refinitiv, and accounting platforms Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with both business and IT stakeholders Fluent English skills, complemented by at least B1-level proficiency in German

We offer

5 weeks of vacation EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Enhanced parental leave Extended pension plan Daily sickness allowance insurance Employee assistance program Global business travel medical and accident insurance Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more + All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements Please note that any offers will be subject to appropriate background checks We do not accept CVs from recruiting or staffing agencies For this position, we are able to consider applications from the following:
+ Swiss nationals + EU/EFTA nationals
+ Third-country nationals based in Switzerland with an appropriate work permit
+ Displaced people from Ukraine who are currently in Switzerland and hold, or have already applied for, S permits