IT Specialist

Location: Madrid Dominicos Type of job vacancy: Permanent Employee No. Job vacancies: 1 About us Allfunds - we give you the path, you blaze your trail Looking for your next challenge? Allfunds (AMS: ALLFG) is a fast‑paced, dynamic, Wealthtech leader with 17* offices around the globe and our employees are the best at what they do. We have a relentless passion for quality and a drive to keep ahead of the competition. We also have a strong business foundation built by experts over 20+ years ago, with the flexibility and agility of start‑up. As a Wealthtech, Allfunds blends our wealth management expertise with the innovation and creativity of a fintech. We have over €1.3 trillion assets under administration and are the leading B2B platforms for the fund industry. We built and continue to evolve a digital ecosystem that covers the entire fund distribution value chain and investment cycle, with solutions including dealing and execution, data analytics, regulatory solutions, ESG tools, blockchain, and alternative investments. Founded in Madrid in 2000, Allfunds offers international opportunities, a commitment to work‑life balance, competitive benefits packages including flexible holidays, and continued training and development. This is under‑pinned by our values to have a positive social impact on the markets in which we operate. If you are open to new prospects, an adaptable professional, and enjoy collaborating with diverse and inclusive people, then Allfunds is the place for you. *Brazil, Chile, Colombia, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Luxembourg, Miami, Poland, Shanghai, Singapore, Spain (Madrid/Valencia), Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom. Our purpose Our purpose is to transform the WealthTech industry. Allfunds is achieving this through a deep commitment to quality and outstanding human capital, by providing the best service for our clients, and by creating value for all our stakeholders. For our employees. We believe that our people's talent is what creates our world‑class service. Allfunds' employees are high performers and team players who live our core values. We encourage them to grow professionally and personally, and to stretch themselves to achieve their goals. What you will find when working at Allfunds We believe in All for Excellence - All of our experience and expertise, along with the passion we put in everything we do. So, our clients, employees, and partners can count on us for the best services. All for Accountability - We always look to make a difference through our transparent and responsible attitude toward people and society. All for Empowerment - We work to continuously enhance our tools and services to make them accessible to our clients. All for Inspiration - People are our driving force and helping them to reach their goals is our biggest motivator. That is why we aim to adapt to their needs and wants, accompany them on their journey, and inspire them to reach their dreams. If you believe you match these values, we look forward to meeting you. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion For Allfunds, Human Capital is at the heart of the company's strategy and results, as well as part of our ESG strategy. DEI, represents the acronym of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and how we understand it within our group. For Diversity Allfunds includes ways in which people differ, encompassing the different characteristics that make one individual different from another. For Equity Allfunds encompasses the policies and practices used to ensure fair treatment, opportunity, and advancement for all employees. For Inclusion Allfunds creates a working environment in which any individual can be and feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Through DEI, Allfunds fosters a culture that recognizes and minimizes bias. Sounds interesting? Please take a closer look... We are looking for More than 3 years of relevant experience as Service Manager in Application maintenance More than 5 years of relevant experience as an IT Business Analyst in software development (full lifecycle) in Mainframe/Microfocus environments (Cobol/CICS/DB2). Desirable experience in application management (AMs) and service management. Desirable knowledge of investment funds and asset management functional domains. Proven ability to deliver results in complex IT projects with appropriate quality, cost, and time metrics, with good judgment and the ability to manage competing priorities. Good understanding of the software development lifecycle, software development processes, and IT operations processes - previous experience as a programmer. High levels of organization, autonomy, proactivity, self‑motivation, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to build strong relationships and establish networks between business and IT teams. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Teamwork skills. Great attention to detail. English: Minimum B2, desired C1. Your role in the team We are looking for a Service Manager and product owner specialized in investment funds, with experience in financial products maintenance and managing highly complex development projects, with a delivery model based on external AM services. The ideal person should be able to make rational and analytical decisions and be autonomous. Additionally, candidate should have technical background in Cobol, CICS, DB2, and Micro Focus, as well as strong functional analysis and management skills. Experience in application management (AMs) will be valued. Responsibilities Supervise and support the application maintenance and project development team (Cobol/CICS/DB2/Micro Focus - AM service), focusing on planning, performance, and service coordination. Analyze service reports. Supervise the understanding of the needs of each corrective, preventive, or evolutionary task, from both a business and technical perspective. Make decisions to ensure the service objectives are met. Manage relationships with business users from multiple areas and regions within the organization for each task derived from the AM service and project development. Analyze, understand, and translate business requirements into functional and technical solutions aligned with the application and IT architecture teams. Supervise the functional and technical delivery of IT development projects related to their product throughout the software lifecycle. Validate test plans related to the product they lead. Budget control of activities performed within the AM service. Collaborate smoothly with other technical and business teams to ensure successful project delivery. Continuously evaluate risk exposure (opportunities and threats). Ensure compliance with the quality standards required by the