Avaloq Data Management Specialist

Job Description

Project Description :

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Modelling Expert with deep experience in the Avaloq Core Banking platform to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing complex data models that support our banking products, client data, and regulatory reporting needs.

This role requires a blend of domain expertise in banking and wealth management, strong data architecture capabilities, and hands-on experience working with the Avaloq platform.

Responsibilities :

Design, implement, and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models within the Avaloq Core Banking system.

Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and Avaloq parameterisation teams to translate business requirements into robust data models.

Ensure alignment of data models with Avaloq's object model and industry best practices.

Perform data profiling, quality checks, and lineage tracing to support regulatory and compliance requirements (e.G., Basel III, MiFID II, ESG).

Support integration of Avaloq data with downstream systems (e.G., CRM, data warehouses, reporting platforms).

Provide expert input on data governance, metadata management, and model documentation.

Contribute to change requests, upgrades, and data migration projects involving Avaloq.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data consistency, reusability, and scalability.

Review and validate existing data models, identify gaps or optimisation opportunities.

Ensure data models meet performance, security, and privacy requirements.

Mandatory Skills Description :

Proven experience (5+ years) in data modelling or data architecture, preferably within financial services.

3+ years of hands-on experience with Avaloq Core Banking Platform, especially its data structures and object model.

Strong understanding of relational databases and data modelling tools (e.G., ER / Studio, ERwin, or similar).

Proficient in SQL and data manipulation in Avaloq environments.

Knowledge of banking products, client lifecycle data, and regulatory data requirements.

Familiarity with data governance, data quality, and master data management concepts.

Experience working in Agile or hybrid project delivery environments.

Nice-to-Have Skills Description :

Exposure to Avaloq Scripting or parameterisation is a strong plus.

Experience integrating Avaloq with data lakes, BI / reporting tools, or regulatory platforms.

Understanding of data privacy regulations (GDPR, FINMA, etc.).

Certification in Avaloq or relevant financial data management domains is advantageous.