Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search forIT Senior Analyst - Development Purpose of the Position To ensure thestability, continuity and controlled evolution of core business systemswithin aglobal corporate and investment banking environment, operating at the intersection ofmission-critical legacy platforms (Mainframe / COBOL)and ongoing modernization initiatives.The role exists tosustain daily banking operationsby taking full ownership of application support beyond incident resolution, developing a deep understanding of core business processes, and acting as abridge between technology teams, business users, infrastructure, vendors and leadership.In ahighly regulated, high-availability financial environment, this position ensures that systems remainreliable, compliant and resilient, while progressively enabling modernization initiativeswithout compromising operational stability or risk posture.Concretely, the role will: Ensure Operational Stability of Core Banking Systems– Safeguard the stability, availability and reliability of mission-critical banking applications by strengthening support capabilities, reducing operational risk and enabling fast, effective response to high-severity incidents. Sustain Legacy Platforms While Enabling Modernization– Operate in a hybrid environment, sustainingMainframe / COBOL platformswhile supporting controlled modernization initiatives usingC#, .NET, SQL and related technologies, ensuring evolution without disrupting business continuity. Strengthen Incident Resolution and Technical Ownership– Move the organization beyond reactive support by establishing strong technical ownership, structured root-cause analysis and long-term solutions, reducing recurring incidents and increasing operational maturity. Improve Business, User and Vendor Interaction– Act as a technical bridge between business areas, infrastructure teams and third-party vendors, translating requirements into technical actions and ensuring effective vendor governance.The Candidate Main Challenges and Assignments Navigate ahybrid legacy and modernization environment, supportingMainframe / COBOL systemswhile contributing to modernization initiatives using.NET, C#, SQL and related technologies. Operate in anincident-driven environment, requiring fast triage, structured root-cause investigation and effective prioritization under constant demand. Develop adeep understanding of critical business processes, spanning multiple core systems and vendor-based packaged solutions. Balanceoperational continuity with improvement initiatives, identifying optimization opportunities and supporting modernization despite workload pressure. Manage constant interaction withbusiness users, infrastructure teams, N1 support, third-party vendors and cross-functional stakeholders, requiring strong communication and expectation management. Maintaindocumentation disciplinein a low-structured environment, ensuring clarity, traceability and operational transparency. Operate withhigh autonomy and ownership, with limited oversight and no micromanagement, requiring self-direction from day one. Navigate a complex support ecosystem whereeffective collaboration with internal and external teamsis essential to incident resolution and operational continuity.Experience and Professional Qualifications Strong hands-on experience insystems development and troubleshootingwithinMainframe / COBOL environments. Solid background inapplication support, incident analysis and vendor interactionin complex, regulated environments. Proven ability tolead technical topics and orchestrate stakeholders, guiding analysts and contractors with focus on operational excellence and technical depth rather than people management. Strategic mindset towardincident prevention and continuous improvement. Advanced English proficiency to interact withglobal stakeholders and corporate standards. Bachelor's degree inEngineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related fields. Experience withsystem integrations(REST APIs, Web Services, Message Queues, Kafka, JSON) is a plus. Understanding ofinfrastructure fundamentals and modern technologiessuch as.NET, C#, SQL, Oracle, Cloud, Docker, Kafka, RPA, MSMQ, MongoDB or Agile/Scrumis desirable. Exposure tobanking applications or packaged banking solutionsis a strong differential.Behavioral Skills Self-Management & Independence– Operates with high autonomy in a low-micromanagement environment, demonstrating resilience and consistency in high-pressure, incident-driven contexts. Investigative Problem-Solving Mindset– Approaches incidents with analytical rigor, curiosity and persistence, performing deep root-cause analysis and driving durable, well-founded solutions. Clear & Transparent Communication– Communicates proactively with leadership and stakeholders, ensuring visibility, trust, timely escalation of risks and alignment across technical and business layers. End-to-End Ownership & Accountability– Takes full responsibility for issues from identification through resolution, coordinating internal teams and external partners, ensuring documentation, follow-up and closure.