IT Technical Analyst Securities

UniCredit; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive private healthcare coverage

Meal allowance card

Sports card

Additional childcare leave days

Childcare subsidies

Additional vacation days

Training and development programs

Language courses

Flexible working hours

Job summary

UniCredit in Warszawa seeks an experienced IT Technical Analyst to lead analysis, design, and enhancement of securities back-office applications on Mainframe platforms. You will bridge business stakeholders and development teams to implement regulatory and business requirements across the securities lifecycle.

Strong COBOL/PL/I, DB2, JCL, and mainframe expertise, plus fluent English and German, are highly valued. The role offers hybrid work arrangements within a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Analytical and structured approach.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in international and distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and implement business requirements within the securities back-office domain.
• Design technical solution concepts for new business initiatives and regulatory changes.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications for development and operations teams.
• Collaborate with business departments, product owners, and developers to ensure end-to-end delivery.
• Analyze and optimize existing securities processes, applications, and interfaces.
• Support incident, problem, and change management activities.
• Participate in projects using both traditional and agile delivery methodologies.
• Perform impact assessments and data analyses.

Job description

We believe that an ideal workplace is based on a friendly atmosphere, stability and the right values. We are building an enthusiastic, international team where everyone works to make the most of the opportunities in banking – and create real value for our clients.

If you believe that sustainable development starts with our everyday decisions and want to have an impact on the future – then we have the place for you!

The primary place of work is Warszawa

What you'll be doing

Profile Summary

Experienced IT Technical Analyst with strong expertise in the analysis, design, and enhancement of securities back-office applications on Mainframe platforms. Combines deep technical knowledge of host application development with solid functional expertise in securities processing, acting as a key interface between business stakeholders, functional experts, and development teams. Proven experience in implementing regulatory and business requirements across the entire securities lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and implement business requirements within the securities back-office domain.
• Design technical solution concepts for new business initiatives and regulatory changes.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications for development and operations teams.
• Collaborate closely with business departments, product owners, and developers to ensure end-to-end solution delivery.
• Analyze and optimize existing securities processes, applications, and interfaces.
• Support incident, problem, and change management activities.
• Participate in projects using both traditional and agile delivery methodologies.
• Perform impact assessments, data analyses, and technical reviews.
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of securities platforms and core applications.

Functional Knowledge

Securities Back Office

• Good understanding of the securities lifecycle, including settlement and custody processes.
• Knowledge of custody account management, corporate actions, cash processing, and securities settlement.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements within the securities environment.
• Experience with securities master data and interfaces to market and reference data providers.
• Knowledge of banking and operational processes in the securities domain.

Business Analysis

• Elicitation, analysis, and documentation of business requirements.
• Preparation of business and IT solution concepts.
• Process analysis and optimization.
• Facilitation of workshops with business stakeholders.
• Requirements management and release support.
• Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Technical Skills

Mainframe & Host Technologies

• Strong knowledge of IBM z/OS environments.
• Several years of experience in the development and analysis of Mainframe applications.
• COBOL and PL/I development for both batch and online applications.
• Experience with IMS, CICS, and Mainframe application frameworks.
• JCL and batch processing.
• DB2 databases and SQL.
• Analysis of interfaces and data flows.
• Troubleshooting and performance optimization of host applications.
• Ensuring operational stability and maintainability of mission-critical systems.

Development & Integration Tools

• Eclipse IDE.
• Java and client-server application architectures.
• Mainframe development and debugging tools.
• Experience in integrating distributed applications with host systems.

Methods & Ways of Working

• Strong analytical and structured approach.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience working in international and geographically distributed teams.
• Familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall project methodologies.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and quality orientation.
• Proven stakeholder management skills across business and IT organizations.

Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years of experience in Mainframe environments.
• 3+ years of experience as a Technical Analyst, Business Analyst, or Senior Developer in the securities sector.
• Solid understanding of securities back-office processes.
• Strong technical expertise in COBOL, PL/I, DB2, JCL, and Mainframe architectures.
• Ability to understand business requirements and derive technical solutions.
• Fluent in both German and English, written and spoken.

Nice-to-have: IMS, CICS, Eclipse, Java, Securities Accounting, Settlement & Custody-Prozesse

We offer a stable employment with an internationally recognized company and a strong market position, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, fully or partially funded by us on preferential terms, including:

• Extensive private healthcare coverage for you and your family members (fully funded by us),
• A meal allowance card,
• A sports card,
• Additional childcare leave days,
• Childcare subsidies for nursery and kindergarten costs,
• Additional vacation days based on length of service,
• Engaging training and development programs,
• Language courses (fully funded by us).
• Convenience and flexibility: we work on hybrid mode, on business days during standard office hours while offering flexible working hours.

About UniCredit Group

UniCredit is a pan-European leading commercial bank providing best-in-class solutions and services across Italy, Germany, Austria, and Central and Eastern Europe. Our Vision is to be the Bank for Europe's Future. Our Purpose is to Empower Communities to Progress, delivering the best-in-class products and services for all stakeholders, unleashing the potential of our people and our clients across Europe. We serve over 20 million clients, supported by three Group product factories - Corporate, Individual and Payment Solutions - that ensure best-in-class expertise and scalable solutions across all markets. Our integrated model combines local proximity, deep client understanding and Group-wide capabilities, enabling seamless service and outstanding client experience. Digitalisation, operational excellence and a strong commitment to ESG principles underpin our journey, helping us deliver sustainable long‑term value for clients, communities, employees and