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Solution Development Expert

On-site in Majadahonda·Added 2 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Mapfre

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Majadahonda
Spanish
Native level
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

Education & certifications

  • University degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent training.
  • Knowledge of the operations of investment/pension fund management companies and/or investment product distribution entities.
  • Knowledge of the financial investment lifecycle: contracting, valuation, positions, settlement, custody, reconciliation, accounting, and reporting.
  • Knowledge of the characteristics and operations of simple and complex investment products: funds, pension plans, fixed income, equities, derivatives, structured products, and alternative assets.
  • Project management and functional analysis methodologies, preferably combining predictive and agile approaches.
  • Valuable functional and/or technical knowledge of investment portfolio management platforms, middle office, back office, valuation, risk management, compliance, or integrated front-to-middle-to-back solutions.
  • Valuable functional and/or technical knowledge of accounting systems associated with investments, such as SAP FAM, RD Golf, or equivalent solutions.
  • Valuable functional and/or technical knowledge in financial asset distribution platforms: advisory, discretionary portfolio management, RTO, client management, profiling, suitability/appropriateness, etc.

Languages

  • Spanish: Native / C2.
  • English: B2.
  • Others: Valuable.

The role

End-to-end responsibility for development and implementation projects within the investment management and distribution field, combining project management with functional analysis and requirements definition.

What you'll do

  • Direct software development projects from start to finish: scope, planning, budget, risks, dependencies, quality, implementation, and stabilization.
  • Perform functional analysis: needs assessment, process modeling, requirements definition, use cases, business rules, and acceptance criteria.
  • Translate business needs into clear functional and technical specifications for development, data, integration, architecture, and testing teams.
  • Coordinate internal teams and providers; organize follow-ups, resolve blockers, and communicate status to technical and business stakeholders.
  • Plan and supervise functional, integrated, and user testing, as well as migrations, reconciliations, and production deployment.
  • Ensure traceability between need, requirement, development, testing, and delivery, maintaining functional and operational documentation.
  • Participate in the evolution and implementation of the application ecosystem that serves the operations of the investment area.
  • Manage relevant incidents and the transition to maintenance, promoting process improvements, control, and efficiency.

Minimum required professional experience

  • 5 years of experience in software development projects, combining project management and functional analysis.
  • 5 years of experience in projects for investment/pension fund managers, investment product distribution entities to end clients, or other entities dedicated to investing in financial assets.
  • 5 years of experience working with IT teams and as a regular interlocutor for business areas.
  • Valuable: experience in the implementation or evolution of portfolio management platforms, middle office, back office, valuation, risk management, compliance, or integrated front-to-middle-to-back solutions.
  • Valuable: experience in investment accounting systems or distribution and advisory platforms.

Skills

  • Commitment.
  • Business Knowledge.
  • Financial and budgetary skill.
  • Results Orientation.
  • Initiative. Proactivity.
  • Customer orientation.
  • Social relationship skills: clients and providers.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Capacity for innovation and transformation.
  • Leadership.
  • Teamwork.
  • Planning.
  • Analytical Thinking.
  • Analysis and Decision Making.
  • Problem Solving.
  • Impact and Influence.
  • Flexibility.
  • Adaptability. High tolerance for change and prompt adaptation to it.
  • Orientation toward Order and Quality.
  • Fluent oral and written communication.

Other requirements

  • Autonomy and end-to-end responsibility over projects, with the ability to prioritize and make decisions within their scope.
  • Hybrid business-technology profile, capable of delving into functional detail without losing the global vision of the project.
  • Ability to convert unstructured needs into clear, complete, verifiable, and technically viable requirements.
  • Comfort working with IT teams and credibility as an interlocutor before business managers and users.
  • Proactivity to anticipate risks, propose alternatives, resolve blockers, and maintain focus on value delivery.
  • Rigor in documentation, traceability, testing, change control, and knowledge transfer.
  • Communication, negotiation, coordination, and expectation management skills with multiple areas and providers.
  • Availability to work in international environments and use English on a regular basis.

Hiring process

3 steps4 interviews
  1. First point of contact

    With recruitment team

    Starts from your application, LinkedIn, or a call from the recruitment team or a partner agency; a first conversation about you and the open opportunities.

  2. Interview with Human Resources

    With HR team

    Conversation about your interests, experience, skills and how you approach challenges, plus your questions about Mapfre.

  3. Technical interview

    With the team · 1–2 sessions

    One or two interviews with the team to assess technical skills and explain the day-to-day of the role.

About Mapfre

Mapfre is a global insurance company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with a strong presence in the insurance and reinsurance markets across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. It offers a wide range of products including life, health, auto, and home insurance, and operates through multiple brands such as Verti. With over 30,000 employees worldwide, Mapfre is one of the largest Spanish multinationals in the insurance sector.

In Spain, Mapfre has its main offices in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant network of commercial offices across the country. The company is known for its strong corporate culture, focus on digital transformation, and investment in technology and data analytics. For international professionals, Mapfre offers opportunities in areas like data science, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and finance, with a work environment that values innovation and professional development.

Industry
Insurance
Founded
1933
Employees
10,000–50,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona
Website
mapfre.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Mapfre is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and has a large presence in Barcelona and other Spanish cities.
  • The company offers roles in English and Spanish, with many technical positions in data, cloud, and cybersecurity.
  • Mapfre has a strong commitment to digital transformation, investing in AI, data analytics, and cloud infrastructure.
  • International hires may find opportunities in the company's global operations, especially in Latin America and Europe.
  • The company provides a stable work environment with a focus on long-term career development.

In their own words

About the company & team

Hierarchical reporting to the Solutions Development Sub-directorate. Functional coordination with Business, Operations, Commercial, Risk, Compliance, Architecture, technical teams, and providers.

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