Job Description
Within the Solution Architecture and Engineering IT organization we are looking for an engineering leader to drive the definition and implementation of an application- and data integration strategy and significantly contribute to increase the level and maturity of automation practices within the company. The ideal candidate will work in close collaboration with IT and business stakeholders to ensure a sustainable evolution of the technology landscape.
The role includes the following tasks:
Evolve the firms' strategy for application- and data integration and lead its execution;
Lead, collaborating with all other IT departments, the implementation of an automation strategy (among other topics: DevOps, Test Automation), with key focus on improving productivity, maintainability, and stability;
Lead the adoption of a state-of-the-art integration and automation solutions and take the integration lead role in integration-heavy technology projects;
Establish standards, guardrails, policies and best practices for integration and automation to achieve high speed of delivery while ensuring operational stability;
Collaborate with different IT & Business delivery teams and build up the Community of Practice "Integration & Automation";
Support decentralized citizen integrators in various investment and business operations teams to deliver integration & automation use cases;
Be a hands-on sparring partner and the go-to person for integration and automation topics.
Requirements
Degree in Information Technology or similar (Master's degree is preferred);
Experience in data architecture and data modelling;
Proven hands-on experience in devising and implementing an automation strategy and increasing the maturity of automation in an enterprise context;
Software Engineering background and knowledge, experience in integrating solutions in large-scale / complex software landscapes is of advantage;
Experience managing integration projects with cross-functional teams;
Abstract thinking and ability to manage complexity, willing to learn new topics and drive them forward;
Ability to communicate technical complex topics with the right level of details to be understood by business stakeholders;
Experience in financial services and / or asset management is of advantage;
Excellent English oral and written communication skills; German is a plus.
Benefits
Home Office: after the successful probation period you will meet your colleagues three days in the office and have the option to work two days a week in the home office in Switzerland. Additionally you get a Home Office allowance;
We have flexible working hours and you can structure your working hours according to operational requirements;
A diverse culture full of mutual respect, teamwork and appreciation awaits you at LGT Capital Partners - we're all working hard but with us you can really generate an impact;
We empower and invest in you: your professional and personal development is key at our company: therefore we offer you internal and external trainings aligned with our business needs. If you're interested, you can also intensify your German or English skills;
We're proud to be owned by the Princely family of Liechtenstein and our successful company is greatly inspired by their entrepreneurial attitude;
Commitment to ESG: our thinking is characterized through the Princely Family by a long term perspective. Sustainability is key - we act accordingly in business and private life since 2002.
Contact Information
If you are interested in becoming an integral part of a successful alternative investment management team in an international, multicultural working environment we will be pleased to get to know you soon.
For further information please contact us.
Alexandra Hohermuth
Human Resources
LGT Capital Partners AG, Pfaeffikon
Contact:
+41 58 261 86 62