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This job is with Avaloq, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork - the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Company Description Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 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 Avaloq's R&D Lab is building a SaaS, API-first, composable banking platform for wealth managers and private banks. As Senior Business Analyst, US Tax, you will take functional ownership of the US tax capabilities within our multi-country tax engine, translating complex US investment tax requirements into clear specifications, rules and test cases that our engineering teams can implement. Based at our new development centre in Fort Lauderdale, you will work closely with product management and engineering colleagues in Zurich, as well as our first US clients. You will be the team's authority on US investment taxation and the first person our US clients talk to in this client-facing and product-focused role. As a key subject matter expert, you will be helping shape the product roadmap, understanding client requirements and ensuring our platform accurately supports the tax, reporting and operational needs of the US wealth management market. Own the functional scope and roadmap of the US tax engine, acting as the US tax subject matter expert for product, engineering, clients and implementation teams Translate US tax legislation, regulations and IRS guidance into clear functional specifications, decision rules, worked examples and acceptance tests. Track changes in tax law and IRS guidance, assess their impact and keep the specifications current Define the tax treatment of investment portfolios: cost basis and tax lots, lot relief methods, holding periods, wash sales, corporate actions, bond premium and discount, dividend and interest classification Specify withholding and information reporting: backup withholding, withholding on payments to foreign persons, and the data behind Forms 1099-B, 1099-DIV, 1099-INT, 1099-OID and 1042-S Act as a trusted functional contact for US clients, leading workshops across tax and broader wealth-management topics, supporting onboarding and translating client needs into scalable product capabilities Collaborate closely with engineers, solution architects and product teams to validate functionality, maintain specifications and respond to changes in US tax requirements Carry client needs back into the product: separate the general requirement from the single request, and feed the roadmap Qualifications 8+ years of hands-on experience in US investment taxation, ideally within a custodian, broker-dealer, wealth manager, tax-reporting software provider or advisory firm A Master's degree in taxation, accounting, finance or law (MST, MAcc, JD or LL.M.), or a Bachelor's degree combined with a CPA licence Strong knowledge of cost-basis and tax-lot accounting, covered and noncovered securities, wash sales, corporate actions and Form 1099 reporting Proven ability to interpret primary tax sources, including the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury regulations and IRS guidance, and translate them into precise business requirements Experience creating functional specifications and test cases for software and working directly with engineering or technology teams Strong analytical and communication skills, including experience working directly with client tax, operations and technology teams and explaining complex requirements clearly It would be a real bonus if you have: Experience with cross-border taxation and reporting, such as Forms W-8 and 1042-S, FATCA, Qualified Intermediary requirements or PFIC rules Knowledge of specialist investment taxation and tax-aware portfolio management, including fixed income, derivatives, tax-loss harvesting, direct indexing, trusts, estates, retirement accounts or asset location Previous experience in a financial technology or product environment, knowledge of another country's investment taxation, or practical data and technology skills such as SQL, Python or AI tools Additional Information This role includes onboarding with the existing team in Zurich, regular travel to Switzerland and occasional travel to client sites. 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.

This job is with Avaloq, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork - the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Company Description Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 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 Avaloq's R&D Lab is building a SaaS, API-first, composable banking platform. You will help develop its Rust backend, creating financial technology where precision, quality and scalability matter, while working closely with engineers in Fort Lauderdale and Zurich. These 3 roles are among the first engineering roles at our new Fort Lauderdale development center, offering significant scope for ownership as the team grows. You will work directly with clients, see how your solutions are used and bring those insights back into the product. The role includes onboarding with the Zurich team, collaborative mornings and productive afternoons, with regular travel to Switzerland and occasional travel to client sites. Our stack Rust with Tokio and the AWS SDK for Rust. Serverless-first on AWS, using Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS and S3, with GitHub Actions for CI/CD. Clients integrate through our APIs and the Model Context Protocol (MCP). We do not run containers. Useful domain experience Depending on the role, relevant experience may include wealth and asset management, discretionary portfolio management, investment performance and attribution, portfolio valuation and rebalancing, benchmarks and fees, or US investment taxation, including tax lots, cost basis, holding periods, wash sales, corporate actions, withholding and tax reporting. What you'll do: Design, develop and test Rust backend services for complex financial products, with a focus on accuracy, scalability and reliability. Translate complex financial rules and mathematical concepts into precise, efficient and testable software, accounting for numerical precision and edge cases. Build scalable solutions using historized, non-relational data models and asynchronous, event-driven architectures. Contribute to technical specifications, design discussions and code reviews, using AI coding agents while maintaining rigorous review standards and accountability. Own features through the development lifecycle, from implementation and automated testing to deployment and monitoring, working alongside Platform and SRE engineers. Work directly with clients and domain specialists to analyse product questions, solve problems and bring insights back into product development. Qualifications Strong programming foundations in a statically typed language such as Rust, C++, Java, Scala, Kotlin, C#, Go or TypeScript. Master's degree or PhD in computer science, mathematics, physics or a related quantitative field. Strong modelling skills, including experience or understanding of historized data, effective dating, immutability and audit trails. Strong analytical ability and intellectual curiosity, with the ability to quickly learn new technologies and complex financial domains. Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts effectively to both technical and business audiences. Ability to work independently within a distributed team and travel to Switzerland and client sites when required. It would be a real bonus if you have: Production Rust experience, or experience with another systems/strongly typed language such as C++, Haskell, OCaml or Scala. Experience in wealth or asset management technology, including investment performance, portfolio construction/rebalancing, or tax, accounting and other rule-heavy financial software. Experience with AWS serverless and event-driven architecture, particularly Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, S3 and API Gateway, or related distributed-systems technologies. Experience with AI-assisted engineering, client-facing product development, research or open-source software. Additional Information This role includes onboarding with the existing team in Zurich, regular travel to Switzerland and occasional travel to client sites. 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.

Job Description Job Description Purpose of Position: The Senior Auditor (VP) is responsible for independently leading and executing risk-based internal audit assignments across operational, financial, regulatory compliance, information technology (IT), information systems (IS), cybersecurity, and integrated audit areas. The role performs audit planning, risk assessment, control evaluation, testing, documentation, and reporting with minimal supervision while serving as a trusted advisor to management on risk management, governance, regulatory compliance, technology controls, and process improvement opportunities. This position also plays a key role in leveraging data analytics and technology-enabled auditing techniques, supporting Audit Committee reporting, coordinating regulatory requests, and providing expertise related to IT governance, information security, cybersecurity, system implementations, and automated controls. This is an individual contributor role and does not have direct people management responsibilities. Essential Job Functions: Applies knowledge of banking operations, technology environments, information systems, cybersecurity risks, and regulatory requirements to develop and maintain risk assessments and contribute to the annual audit planning process. Obtains and documents an understanding of business processes, technology platforms, system interfaces, data flows, and supporting controls to identify and evaluate risks and the effectiveness of related internal controls. Develops risk and control matrices (RCMs), audit programs, testing strategies, and audit procedures for operational, financial, compliance, IT, IS, cybersecurity, and integrated audits with minimal supervision. Performs operational, financial, compliance, information technology, cybersecurity, and substantive testing procedures for internal audits, regulatory examinations, external audit support, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities. Evaluates the design and operating effectiveness of key controls, including automated controls, application controls, IT general controls (ITGCs), information security controls, cybersecurity controls, and data governance controls. Assesses technology-related risks involving infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, third-party providers, system implementations, logical access, user provisioning, change management, data protection, and business continuity. Partners with business and technology stakeholders obtain audit evidence, conduct interviews, and evaluate processes and control environments. Ensures audit assignments are appropriately documented, accurate, complete, and completed within budget and established timelines. Prepares clear, concise, and well-supported audit reports, issue summaries, and other written communications with minimal supervision. Resolves review notes, management inquiries, and audit-related requests promptly and professionally. Serves as a department resource on data analytics, continuous monitoring, technology-enabled auditing, artificial intelligence (AI) applications, and audit automation techniques. Utilizes data analytics tools and techniques to identify risk indicators, analyze large data populations, improve audit efficiency, and enhance audit coverage. Maintains effective working relationships with Internal Audit Management, business line management, technology teams, external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders. Provides timely communication to Internal Audit Management regarding audit progress, emerging risks, control deficiencies, cybersecurity concerns, and significant issues identified during audits. Keeps current on banking regulations, auditing standards, information technology trends, cybersecurity risks, emerging technologies, and industry best practices. Maintains continuing professional education and relevant certifications. Maintains appropriate levels of confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive Bank information. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, public accounting, IT audit, information security audit, risk management, regulatory compliance, or financial services auditing, preferably within the banking industry. Experience conducting operational, compliance, financial, IT, information systems, cybersecurity, or integrated audits. Experience evaluating IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, automated controls, interfaces, system implementations, third-party/vendor risks, and information security controls. Knowledge & Skills . Strong knowledge of internal auditing principles, practices, standards, and methodologies. Working knowledge of banking operations, products, services, and regulatory requirements. Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and internal control frameworks. Knowledge of IIA Global Internal Audit Standards. Knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and related control requirements. Good understanding of COSO 2013 Internal Control Framework requirements. Understanding of IT governance, information security, cybersecurity, data governance, cloud computing, and technology risk management concepts. Knowledge of industry control frameworks and standards such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, COBIT, FFIEC guidance, ISO 27001, and related regulatory expectations is preferred. Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and investigative skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with senior management and technical personnel. Strong project management, organization, and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize competing deadlines, and work independently. Ability to positively interface and work well with all levels of staff and management (auditees and own department) Working knowledge of relevant computer programs, i.e. Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, core banking system and query Ability to handle bank and client information and sensitive matters professionally and confidentially Preferred Certifications One or more of the following certifications, or progress toward obtaining them, is preferred: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA) Certified Bank Auditor (CBA) Certified Community Bank Internal Auditor (CCBIA) Certified Trust & Financial Advisor (CTFA) Certified Fiduciary & Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this role is between $100,000.00 - $120,000.00. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferrable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Amalgamated Bank is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, Minorities / Females / Individuals with Disability / Veterans. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. View our Pay Transparency Statement. Submission of a resume or any information regarding your qualifications does not constitute a promise or offer of employment. At Amalgamated Bank, we consider an applicant to be someone who has interviewed at least once, in person, with the hiring manager. Amalgamated Bank does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Hybrid Work Model Effective February 18, 2025, employees in office-based positions will be working a Hybrid work schedule consisting of three days or more, on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, the contact center, branch service roles, and general services where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".