Job Description

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


This position offers a hybrid work model, blending remote work with on-site collaboration at our client's office.


If you're an experienced Business Analyst with a solid background in the banking industry, we invite you to apply and become part of EPAM Switzerland's forward-thinking team.

Responsibilities

Oversee the integration, customization, and ongoing maintenance of Charles River IMS with systems such as OMS, accounting platforms, data warehouses, and market data feeds Collaborate with portfolio managers, compliance, risk, and IT teams to optimize investment workflows from front to back Design and implement integration solutions using APIs and messaging protocols including FIX, REST, SOAP, XML, and MQ Configure Charles River settings, including rules, workflows, compliance checks, and alerts, to meet business needs Manage system upgrades, patches, and migrations, offering technical support throughout the process Convert business requirements into scalable and secure integration designs Investigate and resolve technical issues related to integrations, performing root-cause analysis as necessary Provide production support to ensure system reliability and stability Create and maintain detailed documentation, including technical specifications, data mappings, and interface configurations Support user acceptance testing (UAT), training, and production deployment activities

Requirements

A minimum of 8 years of experience in the banking sector with comprehensive knowledge of portfolio management workflows At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Charles River Investment Management System (CRD/CRIMS) Deep understanding of portfolio management processes, compliance workflows, and the order/trade lifecycle Expertise in APIs (REST/SOAP), FIX Protocol, XML/JSON messaging, and middleware tools like MQ Proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL for data integration and analysis Experience working with custodians, market data providers such as Bloomberg and Refinitiv, and accounting systems Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with business and IT stakeholders Fluent English proficiency, complemented by at least B1-level German skills

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