Junior or Associate Business Analyst - Taxes

We are looking for a Junior / Associate Business Analyst to join our team in Zurich, supporting the delivery of tax-related functionalities within a leading core banking platform. This role would suit either someone with existing business analytics experience or someone looking to move into this area.

Our team works on both domestic tax regimes (e.g. Germany, Switzerland) and international regulatory frameworks such as FATCA, CRS, QI, and others. You will work closely with other Business Analysts and Software Engineers and gradually build strong expertise in banking taxation and regulatory reporting.

This role combines business analysis and functional understanding with exposure to technical topics. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who is curious, analytical, and motivated to grow at the intersection of finance, regulation, and technology.

We value analysts who not only understand tax complexity, but can also dig into data, write SQL queries, and collaborate seamlessly with engineers. If you're someone who thrives at the intersection of finance, regulation, and technology—and you speak both German and English fluently—this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Your key tasks

• Analyze local and international tax publications, regulatory updates, and client requirements
• Drive requirement engineering and draft clear, detailed specifications for implementation
• Collaborate closely with developers and QA engineers throughout the software lifecycle
• Maintain and evolve tax-related functionalities within Avaloq’s core platform
• Provide expert input to consulting, implementation, and sales activities
• Contribute to high-quality documentation in collaboration with technical writers
• Gradually build a solid understanding of the end-to-end core banking solution and 
• Maintain continuous awareness of changes in tax legislation relevant to our clients