Business Analyst - Australian Tax

About the role

Avaloq, a Swiss-founded wealth management technology provider, is looking for a Business Analyst with Australian tax knowledge to join its Tax Team APAC in Sydney. You will act as a subject matter expert for Australian tax, helping to build tax and superannuation solutions for the Avaloq Core platform used by financial institutions in Australia and the APAC region. You will work with software engineers, customers and partners to improve the functionality of the tax modules.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse Australian income tax legislation, ATO guidance and monitor regulatory changes so that tax modules stay compliant
• Develop requirement specifications and define calculations for areas such as capital gains, investment income, franking credits, TOFA, MIT/AMIT and AIIR reporting
• Define and execute test cases to ensure solution quality
• Investigate complex customer issues
• Create product documentation with technical writers
• Support projects and demonstrate the system in client and sales workshops
• Extend the standard customisation of the Avaloq Core Platform

Required profile

• In-depth knowledge of Australian income tax legislation, ATO guidance and its application in financial services
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in taxation, accounting, finance or commerce; a recognised professional qualification such as CTA, CA or CPA is highly desirable
• Experience in business analysis and requirements engineering in the financial industry
• Interest in working in a software development team across multiple locations
• Fluent English and valid Australian working rights

Required skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including working through calculations, exceptions and edge cases
• Requirements engineering and business analysis

What we offer

• Hybrid and flexible working for most employees
• The chance to become an expert in core banking software and related business processes