Senior Technical Project Manager

Finastra; Baden; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (2 days on-site inSw

Job summary

Finastra in Switzerland is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Project Manager to implement, configure and operate Finastra solutions for financial institutions. The role is highly technical and client-facing, requiring strong knowledge of payments, ISO 20022, SWIFT, and AML screening, with German and English language skills.

Responsibilities include configuring deployments, leading investigations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring smooth handover to support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in CS/Finance/related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong payments knowledge and technical understanding for financial institutions.
• Experience with payments systems, AML screening flows, and modern integration methods.

Responsibilities

• Implement and configure Finastra software solutions for new and existing clients.
• Define application configurations and provision client environments.
• Lead technical investigations and provide resolutions or analyses.
• Collaborate with clients, suppliers, engineers and managers in German and English.
• Document implementations and hand over to support after go-live.
• Record and resolve defects with development teams.

Skills

Payments knowledge

Technical expertise

Client-facing communication

Fluent German & English

Problem solving

SaaS & on-premise experience

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Finance / Economics or related discipline

Tools

Linux scripting

SQL databases

REST APIs

WebSphere MQ / messaging

SWIFT / ISO 20022 knowledge

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Technical Project Manager to join our team in Switzerland and work directly with financial institutions on the implementation, configuration and ongoing operation of Finastra solutions.

This is a highly technical and client-facing role for someone who understands Payments technology and enjoys getting to the root of complex problems. It's a client-facing role that involves working with both existing and new clients, requiring strong technical expertise, payment systems knowledge, and excellent problem-solving skills. You will play a key role in implementing solutions, managing technical configurations, and ensuring smooth operations for our clients.

What you’ll be doing

• Implement and configure Finastra software solutions for new and existing clients
• Define application configurations and help provision client environments
• Lead technical investigations of reported issues and provide resolutions or detailed analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (clients, suppliers, engineers, application managers) in German and English
• Enforce corporate standards to minimize operational risks and report progress regularly
• Document and hand over technical implementations to the support team post go-live
• Record and resolve internal defects and product-related issues with development teams

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone with a strong combination of Payments knowledge, technical expertise and client-facing communication skills.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Professional experience within banking, financial services, insurance or another financial institution
• Experience with SWIFT services and ISO 20022
• Understanding of payment and AML screening flows
• Good knowledge of Linux and scripting
• Working knowledge of databases and SQL
• Experience with REST APIs, (S)FTP and messaging technologies such as WebSphere MQ
• Understanding of client-server architecture, web applications, systems and networking
• Familiarity with both SaaS and on-premise environments
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• The ability to manage multiple technical priorities independently
• Fluency in German and English
• French or Italian would be an advantage
• A degree in Computer Science, Finance, Economics or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience

This is an opportunity to deepen your expertise in Payments technology while working directly with clients in the financial services industry.

You’ll have the chance to:

• Work with modern and established Payments technologies and standards
• Build deeper expertise across SWIFT, ISO 20022, APIs and financial messaging
• Combine hands-on technical work with direct client interaction
• Work with international teams across engineering, application management and support
• Contribute to implementations from technical configuration through to go-live and handover
• Work within a hybrid model, with 2 days per week on-site in Switzerland

What we offer

• Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave
• Well-being: Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Champions, Gather Groups and regular well-being initiatives
• Health & financial security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans and other local benefits
• Sustainability: Paid volunteering time and donation matching
• Inclusion: Opportunities to participate in communities including Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra and Women@Finastra
• Career development: Online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator
• Recognition: Our global Finastra Celebrates recognition programme and opportunities to help shape how we work