Are you an experienced Risk Change Analyst / Business Analyst with strong knowledge of Market Risk, Treasury Risk, and banking transformation programs?

 

We are currently supporting a leading private banking institution in Zurich with a requirement for a specialist to support a strategic Risk Operating Model (ROC) transformation program.

 

This role will focus on coordinating Market & Treasury Risk impacts across systems, data, controls, and processes while acting as the key interface between Risk, Technology, and Change teams.

 

Responsibilities

<ul>
	<li>Coordinate Market & Treasury Risk impacts across strategic transformation initiatives
	<li>Take ownership of risk-related changes affecting applications, data, controls, and processes
	<li>Act as the primary liaison between Risk, Technology, and Change teams
	<li>Analyze system impacts, dependencies, and data flows
	<li>Consolidate business requirements and coordinate implementation activities
	<li>Support end-to-end testing and change delivery
	<li>Identify risks, gaps, and inconsistencies across workstreams
	<li>Ensure alignment across multiple stakeholders and project streams
</ul>

 

Requirements

<ul>
	<li>Strong understanding of Market Risk and Treasury Risk processes
	<li>Experience with risk systems, risk data, and control environments
	<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
	<li>Experience working in complex banking transformation programs
	<li>Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and agile delivery environments
	<li>Ability to work with Risk, IT, and Business stakeholders
	<li>Fluent English required; German is highly desirable
</ul>

 

📍 Location: Zurich

💼 Workload: 100%

💰 Contract: Until the end of 2028

 

📩 Sava.Ocokoljic@nicollcurtin.com

📞
+41 43 508 95 78

Senior Business Analyst 

Sava Ocokoljic

<h2>Senior KDB Developer | Front Office Trading</h2>

Singapore or Hong Kong | Permanent Role | Hybrid Work Arrangement

We are working with a global technology consulting firm looking for an experienced KDB Developer to join its front office banking technology team.

You will work within a trading environment supporting a major global investment bank, building and enhancing systems used across the front office.

<h3>What you will be doing</h3>

• Develop and enhance applications using Q/KDB+ 
• Build solutions supporting front office trading workflows 
• Analyse complex business and system requirements and translate them into technical solutions 
• Establish strong standards across coding, testing, debugging and implementation 
• Work closely with engineering, architecture, infrastructure and business stakeholders 
• Investigate production and system issues and develop practical solutions 
• Contribute to system enhancements supporting new products and trading processes

<h3>What we are looking for</h3>

• 5+ years of software development with Strong hands on Q/KDB+ development experience 
• Previous experience within trading, capital markets or front office banking technology 
• Strong Linux and shell scripting knowledge 
• Good understanding of the complete SDLC 
• Ability to independently analyse complex systems and technical problems 
• Strong communication skills when working with technical and business stakeholders 
• Candidates coming from investment banks, hedge funds, market makers or electronic trading environments will be advantageous. 

Please reach out to me via isabelle.ho@nicollcurtin.com with your contact number and resume (in Microsoft word format) should you be interested.

(Tip for a successful consideration: As you prepare your application, we encourage you to carefully review the requirements associated with this role to ensure eligibility. To support a meaningful assessment of your fit, your resume should provide clear, detailed examples of your contributions, measurable impact, and relevant commercial experience that align with the role’s criteria. Please be aware that we rely solely on the information presented in your application - if specific experience or achievements are not included, we are unable to infer or assume them.)

Lastly, we will be only be able to consider candidates who are currently based in Singapore or Hong Kong and have full working rights.

Senior KDB+ Developer

Responsibilities:  
 
Partner with strategy and business leaders to translate growth priorities into execution through structured program management, operating discipline, and actionable intelligence. 
 
Strategy Execution and Program Management
<ul>
	<li>Support the execution of growth priorities through the OKR process, ensuring priorities are translated into measurable outcomes and reviewed consistently.
	<li>Manage strategic initiatives, keeping teams aligned on priorities, milestones, dependencies, risks, and outcomes.
	<li>Develop strategy communications, including executive reviews, leadership updates, and materials that provide clear visibility into progress, performance, and key decisions.
	<li>Partner with analytics teams to validate performance metrics, test data and insights, and help develop measures that strengthen strategic decision-making.
	<li>Use AI-enabled approaches to synthesize complex information, build analytical models, develop executive narratives, and identify insights that improve strategic decision-making.
</ul>
 
Growth Intelligence

<ul>
	<li>Partner with strategy and business leaders to identify, evaluate, and prioritize growth opportunities.
	<li>Combine external market intelligence with internal business analytics to generate insights, evidence, and recommendations that inform strategic choices.
	<li>Monitor macroeconomic, industry, and customer trends, translating relevant signals into business implications.
	<li>Apply market-sizing frameworks, test assumptions, and identify emerging opportunities.
	<li>Analyze customer signals to understand areas of strength and factors constraining growth.
	<li>Integrate external and internal intelligence to identify growth opportunities and determine which can be scaled across multiple markets.
	<li>Use AI-enabled approaches to continuously scan markets, automate research and analysis, identify patterns across large datasets, and accelerate insight generation.
</ul>
 
Requirements: 

<ul>
	<li>At least 5 years of experience in consulting, strategy and operations, strategic projects, or business or commercial roles.
	<li>Strong analytical capability and fluency with AI, with the ability to rapidly synthesize information, form and test hypotheses, identify meaningful patterns, and develop clear, data-driven recommendations with strong attention to detail.
	<li>Strong program management skills, including the ability to establish operating rhythms, manage stakeholders, and maintain momentum across cross-functional initiatives and workstreams.
	<li>Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with experience managing large datasets and visualizing insights.
	<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with sales leaders across multiple markets.
	<li>Experience working across multiple markets, stakeholders, and functions to influence outcomes without direct authority.
	<li>Ability to thrive in ambiguity, with a bias for action, ownership, learning, and continuous improvement.
	<li>Previous experience working with go-to-market or sales teams.
	<li>MBA from a leading university, preferably focused on strategy, finance, or business operations.
	<li>Business, go-to-market, or sales certification is an advantage.
</ul>

Strategy and Program Manager, APAC 

Microsoft Security Associate Manager (Banking / Cybersecurity) 
Location: Singapore, onsite as required; occasional regional travel may be required 
Employment Type: 12-month contract with possible extension 
 
Role Overview:
<ul>
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;">Lead the end-to-end production deployment of Microsoft Purview Information Protection across multiple countries for a regulated enterprise environment.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;">Core Scope: Implement sensitivity labels, publishing policies, custom and out-of-the-box Sensitive Information Types, auto-labelling policies, and Microsoft Information Protection scanner for on-premises file servers and NAS.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;">Platforms Covered: SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Windows file servers, and NAS repositories.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;">Delivery Responsibilities: Manage production testing, country rollout planning, deployment readiness, change windows, runbooks, RAID logs, and hypercare support for approximately two months per country.
</ul>

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<ul>
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;">Required Experience: 10+ years in cybersecurity, including at least 5 years in client-facing consulting, delivery leadership, or enterprise security implementation roles.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;">Key Technical Stack: Microsoft Purview Information Protection, sensitivity labels, auto-labelling, SITs, label policies, MIP scanner, Purview DLP, Insider Risk Management, DSPM, and Information Barriers.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;">Industry Experience: Proven success delivering production rollouts in regulated environments; banking or financial services experience is strongly preferred.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;">Stakeholder Management: Facilitate workshops, provide status reporting, coordinate with Microsoft and enterprise teams, and manage senior client stakeholders.
	<li style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.5in;">Certifications: SC-400 or SC-401 is strongly preferred; Cybersecurity Architect Expert, CISSP, or CDPSE is an advantage.
</ul>

Microsoft Security Associate Manager

[What you will be working on]
<ul>
	<li>Design and run offline A/B experiments to design optimal evaluation pipelines for benchmark tests offered in Project Moonshot, including LLM-as jury.
	<li>Contribute to the development and maintenance of benchmark datasets, particularly generating realistic test cases in the context of Singapore.
	<li>Research emerging GenAI evaluation best practices and open-source tools — translate key insights to inform product roadmap, and turn research findings into actionable prototypes for engineering teams.
	<li>Educate and engage the developer community to build awareness of the challenges in benchmark testing, and champion the solutions provided in our library.
</ul>
 
[What we are looking for]
<ul>
	<li>Background in Statistics or Data Science, or a related technical field.
	<li>1-3 years’ experiences as a data scientist, with strong grounding in experimental design and analysis.
	<li>Proficiency in Python/ R is required. Experience in AI testing is a plus.
	<li>Deep intellectual capacity combined with a practical, user-centric mindset.
	<li>Excellent communication skills— excel in storytelling with data, and able to simplify complex concepts for varied audiences.
</ul>
Position will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

AI Product Analyst

We're supporting our client, a global financial services group with a long-standing presence across major markets, known for blending deep banking expertise with a strong push into digital transformation. Their technology teams sit at the heart of how they build and modernise the platforms clients rely on every day.

 

Our client is looking for an experienced Technical Business Analyst to join their Lending Platforms team. You'll work closely with product, credit, operations, and engineering teams to shape how their lending products are delivered — from application through to disbursement and servicing.

 

What you'll do

<ul>
	<li>Gather and document requirements from business and technical stakeholders
	<li>Map out the lending process end-to-end and flag risks or gaps along the way
	<li>Turn business needs into clear user stories, specs, and process flows
	<li>Work with product owners to shape and prioritise the backlog
	<li>Support testing, UAT, and smooth rollout of new features
	<li>Keep stakeholders in the loop through releases and changes
</ul>

 

What you bring

<ul>
	<li>7+ years in financial services technology, with 3-5 years in business analysis or product delivery
	<li>Extensive experience in technical aspect of products or platforms.
	<li>Solid experience with lending or credit products and their operational workflows
	<li>Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum teams
	<li>Strong hands with tools like Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, SQL, or similar
	<li>Clear communicator who can simplify complex ideas for different audiences
	<li>A degree in a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
</ul>

 

📍This is a hybrid role in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

✋ Only open to Malaysian citizens, Permanent Residents, or those who do not require visa sponsorship.

Technical Business Analyst

We are looking for an Insurance Account Manager to join an international insurance brokerage in Tokyo, Japan.

 

This role is ideal for someone from an insurance broker, insurer, or insurance agency who enjoys managing client relationships and overseeing corporate insurance accounts. It is critical for the candidate to have already passed Life insurance examinations and licensing.

 

Key Responsibilities

<ul>
	<li>Manage and retain a portfolio of corporate insurance clients
	<li>Lead policy renewals and coordinate with clients, insurers, and internal teams
	<li>Build strong relationships with key decision-makers and senior stakeholders
	<li>Negotiate policy benefits, terms, and pricing with insurers
	<li>Identify opportunities for cross-selling, upselling, and new business
	<li>Review insurance proposals, policy terms, benefits, and exclusions
	<li>Support claims analysis, reporting, and client presentations
	<li>Handle client queries and escalations and ensure issues are resolved effectively
</ul>

 

What We're Looking For

<ul>
	<li>At least 1 year of life insurance experience
	<li>Experience in account management, client servicing, or relationship management within the insurance industry
	<li>Background with an insurance broker, insurer, or insurance agency
	<li>Experience managing policy renewals and working directly with clients
	<li>Strong relationship management and negotiation skills
	<li>Strong written and spoken English and Japanese
	<li>Relevant insurance licenses or certifications for the Japanese market
</ul>

 

If you are looking for a client-facing role where you can combine insurance expertise, relationship management, and commercial growth, we would like to hear from you.

 

⚠️ This position is only open to candidates who are currently authorized to work in Japan without employer-sponsored visa support.

Insurance Financial Advisor

We are looking for an Insurance Account Manager to join an international insurance brokerage in Hong Kong.

 

This role is suited for professionals coming from an insurance brokerage, insurer, or agency who thrive on nurturing client relationships and managing corporate insurance portfolios. Candidates must have passed the required examinations for either Life or General Insurance.

 

Key Responsibilities

<ul>
	<li>Manage and retain a portfolio of corporate insurance clients
	<li>Lead policy renewals and coordinate with clients, insurers, and internal teams
	<li>Build strong relationships with key decision-makers and senior stakeholders
	<li>Negotiate policy benefits, terms, and pricing with insurers
	<li>Identify opportunities for cross-selling, upselling, and new business
	<li>Review insurance proposals, policy terms, benefits, and exclusions
	<li>Support claims analysis, reporting, and client presentations
	<li>Handle client queries and escalations and ensure issues are resolved effectively
</ul>

 

What We're Looking For

<ul>
	<li>Proven track record on life or general (non-life) insurance
	<li>Experience in account management, client servicing, or relationship management within the insurance industry
	<li>Background with an insurance broker, insurer, or insurance agency
	<li>Experience managing policy renewals and working directly with clients
	<li>Strong relationship management and negotiation skills
	<li>Strong written and spoken English and Cantonese
	<li>Relevant insurance licenses or certifications for the Hong Kong market
</ul>

 

If you are a dynamic insurance professional seeking a client-facing role that bridges account management, strategy, and business expansion, we would love to connect.

We are looking for an APAC Lifecycle Merchandising Manager for a 12 month contract role with a Global entertainment and technology client. This role builds locally-relevant lifecycle merchandising strategies for APAC markets that can scale where the opportunity exists - engaging members at key moments in their relationship with the client

 

What Will You Do:

<ul>
	<li>Build lifecycle management strategies (acquisition through retention, and re-engagement, ) tailored to the distinct business dynamics of APAC markets, from early growth to mature.
	<li>Work directly with Product Merchandising local leadership to understand business context and member behavior, and translate that into merchandising lifecycle plans grounded in local business reality.
	<li>Develop fluency in self-serve dashboards to derive actionable product/ member insights.
	<li>Partner with the regional product merchandising team to align lifecycle strategy with broader merchandising priorities.
	<li>Work with the global core team to adapt and localize global programs, flagging where and why a global default won't hold in an APAC market and surfacing local business needs.
	<li>Develop robust learning and testing plans with the performance analytics team, seeking to prove impact and build strong learning loops with deployed strategies.
</ul>

 

What Will you Need:

<ul>
	<li>At least 7 years experience in lifecycle, CRM or merchandising strategy for a subscription, streaming, or digital product business, ideally with exposure to multiple markets at different growth stages.
	<li>You think beyond channel and message cadence, and are equally focused on how content curation and discovery surfaces (what members are shown, and when) drive retention.
	<li>Comfortable working with both data and narrative.
	<li>Experience in connecting global program goals and local market realities/ needs in both directions, not just receiving global direction and applying it.
	<li>Able to prioritize and make tradeoffs explicit when capacity doesn't match the number of markets or asks in front of you.
	<li>Independent, self-driven and comfortable operating across time zones and market maturity levels without a single fixed playbook to follow.
</ul>

Senior Business Analyst

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