Strategy & Corporate Development Associate

Avaloq Group; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Avaloq Group in Zürich is seeking a Strategy & Corporate Development professional to shape the company’s strategic direction by performing rigorous analyses and working closely with senior stakeholders. This role is ideal for a high-performing professional in a fast-paced fintech environment.

The position offers hybrid work and exposure across finance, sales, operations, and technology, with 2–5 years in strategy or consulting as a typical background.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in top-tier management consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, private equity, or a comparable strategic role
• Exposure to banking, fintech, B2B software, or technology-enabled business models
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including financial modelling and business case development
• Ability to structure complex topics into clear insights and actionable recommendations
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High ownership, curiosity, and a hands-on mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German or Italian is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support corporate strategy and development, translating priorities into actionable plans
• Conduct analyses, financial models, and market assessments
• Collaborate with sales, delivery, operations, tech, and finance to support initiatives
• Prepare materials for executive leadership and governance discussions

Skills

Management consulting

Strategy experience

Corporate strategy

Financial modelling

Business cases

Banking fintech exposure

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Ownership mindset

English proficiency

German/Italian a plus

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 11 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.

We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.

Job Description

As part of Avaloq's Strategy & Corporate Development team, you will help shape the company's strategic direction through rigorous analysis, structured problem-solving, and close collaboration with senior stakeholders. You will contribute to strategy development, transformation initiatives, and corporate development activities while gaining broad exposure across Avaloq's business.

This role is ideal for a high-performing professional looking to apply strategic thinking, financial analysis, and execution excellence in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Your key tasks

• Support the development of Avaloq's corporate strategy and corporate development agenda, helping translate strategic priorities into actionable plans
• Conduct analyses, financial models, business cases, and market assessments to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Collaborate with sales, delivery, service operations, technology, finance, and other corporate functions to support strategic initiatives
• Prepare high-quality materials for executive leadership and help structure management discussions

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in top-tier management consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, private equity, or a comparable strategic role
• Exposure to banking, fintech, B2B software, or technology-enabled business models
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including financial modelling and business case development
• Ability to structure complex topics into clear insights and actionable recommendations
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High ownership, curiosity, and a hands-on mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German or Italian is a plus

Additional Information

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices.

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way.

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.