Senior Frontend Developer (Investment Bank)

Are you an experienced Business Analyst with expertise in compliance transformation?

Do you enjoy working on large-scale regulatory programs and building bridges between compliance, legal, risk, and IT?

Then the role of Business Analyst (Compliance Transformation) could be the right opportunity for you!

We are looking for a Business Analyst for one of our clients, a leading Swiss private bank, for a contracting role.

Our client is currently running a remediation program required by FINMA, focusing on strengthening their internal fraud detection and monitoring framework. Your expertise will be key in driving this critical initiative and ensuring alignment with compliance and regulatory expectations.

In this role, you will be responsible for gathering and documenting requirements from stakeholders, creating functional specifications, and evaluating solutions and technologies to support the fraud detection platform. You will also play a key role in data integration planning, testing (including UAT), and developing reports and dashboards that meet regulatory standards. Strong change management and stakeholder communication skills will be essential to ensure smooth implementation.

If you have a strong background in compliance, risk management, or legal within banking, combined with at least 10 years of project delivery experience in regulatory environments, this is the right opportunity for you!

This is initially a contracting role by the end of the year (approx. 3 months).

In terms of language, fluency in English is a must; German is considered a strong advantage.

If you want to hear more about this Business Analyst role, or other similar opportunities I may have, please reach out directly to:

📩 Sava.Ocokoljic@nicollcurtin.com

📞 +41 43 508 95 78

Are you an experienced SOX Compliance Analyst?

Do you enjoy working on internal controls, risk management, and supporting compliance programs in a dynamic environment?

Then the role of SOX Compliance Analyst could be the right opportunity for you!

We are looking for a SOX Compliance Analyst for one of our clients, a leading international telecommunication company in Zurich, for a 4-month contracting role with the possibility of extension.

In this position, you will support the Senior Director of Risk & Assurance in the execution and management of the company’s SOX Compliance program. Your responsibilities will include performing SOX control walkthroughs, testing design and operating effectiveness of controls, and supporting timely deficiency evaluations and remediation. You will also work closely with management and external auditors during the SOX testing process, while monitoring and reporting on key compliance metrics.

If you bring a background in assurance, accounting, or auditing (ideally with experience in IT SOX controls), strong analytical skills, and a proactive mindset, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-visibility program.

This role is based in Zurich, with a 100% workload.

In terms of languages, fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.

If you want to hear more about this SOX Compliance Analyst role, or other compliance-related opportunities I may have, please reach out directly to:

📩 Sava.Ocokoljic@nicollcurtin.com

📞 +41 43 508 95 78

Principal Software Engineer – Galway (Hybrid, Permanent)

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Software Engineer to join our technology team in Galway, Ireland. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-value products that support customers with innovative financial solutions. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, comfortable taking ownership, leading technical discussions, and mentoring others in a collaborative environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: €88,000+

• Bonus: 20% (regardless of performance)

• Pension Scheme

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST API Microservices, Kubernetes, AWS, Lambda

• Hands-on technical leadership experience, leading and mentoring scrum teams

• Strong knowledge of UI frameworks (Angular, React, JavaScript, Bootstrap or similar)

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Git, Jenkins, etc.) and Agile development practices

• Proven ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions

• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across architecture and business partners

The Role

• Lead and mentor software engineers, ensuring delivery of robust, resilient, and stable systems

• Drive full-stack design and development of innovative technical solutions

• Deliver high-quality code with strong test coverage following industry standards and methodologies

• Collaborate across multi-functional teams (engineering, QA, analysts, business partners) to achieve project objectives

• Share knowledge across teams and contribute to technical strategy and best practices

Location & Work Model

• Galway, Ireland

• Hybrid (3 weeks from home, 1 week in the office in Galway)

• Permanent Position

🔹 If you are passionate about technical leadership, cloud engineering, and building scalable enterprise solutions, we would love to hear from you.

Are you an experienced SAP Finance & Reporting Specialist?

Do you enjoy working on next-generation financial data and reporting systems?

Then the role of SAP Finance & Reporting Specialist might be a great fit for you!

Our client, one of the largest banks in Switzerland, is looking for an expert to support their transformation in the space of SAP BW/4HANA Finance & Reporting.

As a SAP Finance & Reporting Specialist, you will provide deep expertise in the domain of financial systems architecture and analytics, helping shape a future-ready landscape based on the SAP BW/4HANA suite.

Setting:

As part of a passionate and experienced team, you will focus on delivering robust solutions that strengthen the Finance function’s efficiency, flexibility, and data-driven insights.

Focus:

You will drive the full redesign of the Finance system landscape, lead implementation of key solution components, and improve the reporting and data flows within the organization.

Background:

To succeed in this role, you’ll need strong experience (5+ years) with SAP BW/4HANA, including skills in:

• Modelling BW/4HANA objects (ADSO, transformations)
• ABAP Managed Database Procedures (AMDPs)
• SAP HANA calculation views (SQL-based)
• Core Data Services (CDS) view design
• Managing the full development lifecycle including testing and documentation

Duration: This is initially a 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension.

Workload: 100%

For more information on this SAP Finance & Reporting Specialist opportunity or other roles I am currently working on, please send your CV to:

📧 vuk.susa-stupar@nicollcurtin.com

📞 +41 43 508 26 71

Full Stack Software Engineer (Contract, 12-Month) – Galway (Hybrid)

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Software Engineer to join a leading global financial services organization in Galway, Ireland on a 12-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-value products that support financial solutions at scale, delivering innovative services to clients worldwide.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys collaborating with others, taking ownership of delivery, and driving technical excellence. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying impactful software solutions in a hybrid working model.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of professional experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST API Microservices, Kubernetes, Lambda, AWS.

• Hands-on experience in technical leadership, mentoring, and guiding scrum teams.

• Strong knowledge of UI frameworks (Angular, JavaScript, Bootstrap, React, or similar).

• Proven expertise with CI/CD pipelines (Git, Jenkins, etc.).

• Experience with Agile development practices and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Exposure to Oracle (or similar RDBMS) and working knowledge of Unix & shell scripting.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Your Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality, test-driven code with strong coverage.

• Ensure assigned systems are robust, resilient, and stable.

• Deliver end-to-end requirements that meet business needs and expectations.

• Contribute to architecture discussions and provide innovative technical solutions.

• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across teams.

• Collaborate with business partners, analysts, QA engineers, and distributed teams to deliver impactful software.

What You’ll Deliver

• Creative technical solutions that align with organizational goals.

• Automated testing including unit, functional, and regression tests.

• Scalable and resilient software supporting the needs of financial customers.

• A positive, collaborative team culture with strong communication and shared learning.

Location & Work Model

• Galway, Ireland

• Hybrid (mix of onsite and remote work)

• 12-month contract

Client: Investment Management

Location: Hong Kong

Role: Permanent

URGENT!! HIRING 3 different positions:

1.Senior / Python Developer for Risk Squad Team

• Existing domain knowledge in market risk domain is a must

2.Senior / Python Developer for Trading Squad Team

• Existing domain knowledge in market risk domain is a must

3.Senior / Python Developer (work in US time zone)

• Existing trading trade execution domain knowledge is a must

MUST have requirements:

Experience: Minimum of 5 years in backend development.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Python (mandatory).
• Experience in Rust (strong bonus).
• Familiarity with C++ and JVM languages (Java/Scala).

Interest: Genuine interest in the capital markets.

Architecture Knowledge: Essential understanding of Kubernetes and Microservice architecture.

AI Tools: Proficient in using AI-coding assistant tools (e.g., Codex, GitHub Copilot) and leveraging AI to enhance productivity while managing risks.

We do not provide relocation assistance for candidates outside of Hong Kong. If you hold a Hong Kong work visa, dependent visa, IANG visa, or HK Top Talent visa, we encourage you to apply, and we will respond to your application.

Client: Investment Management

Location: Hong Kong

Role: Permanent

We are seeking an AI/Data Integration System Engineer (Python) to manage our client's AI projects from start to finish, including quick prototypes and large-scale production.

This role combines hands-on AI development—creating tools that improve trading and risk management—with data engineering to ensure everything runs smoothly.

You will

• Experiment with new AI methods, build efficient data pipelines, and integrate AI insights.
• Collaborate with innovative AI startups to identify valuable technologies and ensure our AI efforts are practical and forward-thinking
• Working closely with our Product Manager, engineers, and investment teams, you will prioritize projects and deliver effective solutions that meet our goals, while maintaining high standards of security and compliance in a regulated environment.

Backend Services & Pipelines

• Develop and maintain Python-based backend services and data processing pipelines.

AI Integration

• Build RAG pipelines for financial and unstructured data and integrate AI systems into workflows.

Infrastructure & Operations

• Monitor Kubernetes-based cloud infrastructure and optimize performance for stable deployments.

Looking for:

• Backend Engineering: Strong Python experience in building data pipelines.
• Database Knowledge: Familiarity with relational and distributed databases.
• Cloud Experience: Ability to manage services on cloud platforms (preferably AWS)
• RAG Workflows: Understanding of chunking, embedding, and vector search.
• Security Awareness: Knowledge of security frameworks and data protection laws (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA).

We do not provide relocation assistance for candidates outside of Hong Kong. If you hold a Hong Kong work visa, dependent visa, IANG visa, or HK Top Talent visa, we encourage you to apply, and we will respond to your application.