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Business Objects Consultant

Basel, Switzerland

Apply by 2 Sept 2025

Job Ref.: BH-53842

Job Description

Business Objects Consultant
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Start Date: ASAP (latest by 01 August 2025)
End Date: 31 March 2026
Workload: 100%
Contract Extension: To be confirmed
Travel Requirements: None
On-Call Requirements: Occasional weekend or public holiday work may be required
Department: Information Technology and Services (ITS)
 
About the Role
An international financial institution in Basel is seeking a Business Objects Consultant to join its Information Technology and Services department. This is a replacement position within a long-standing Business Objects (BO) environment, used for over 20 years to support reporting needs across all business areas.
The consultant will be responsible for maintaining and developing the existing Business Objects environment, supporting over 1,200 reports. The role involves close interaction with both technical and non-technical users to answer questions, analyze reporting requirements, and deliver tailored BO solutions using version 4.3.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive Business Objects development and support
  • Create and modify reports and universes based on user requirements
  • Assist business users, ranging from beginners to advanced report developers
  • Work independently while coordinating with related data and reporting teams
  • Participate in upgrades, testing, and system changes (some outside normal hours)
 
Your Profile
Must-Have Qualifications
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience with Business Objects
  • In-depth knowledge of Business Objects version 4.3
  • Expertise in report and universe creation/modification
  • Proven experience supporting non-technical users
  • Advanced SQL skills
Interpersonal Skills
  • Strong communication skills and proactive approach
  • Comfortable discussing needs with users at all technical levels
  • Team player with a collaborative mindset
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
Nice-to-Have Skills
  • Familiarity with Business Objects BI2025
  • Experience with Infoburst
  • Experience with 360suite
 
Team Structure
  • Business Objects Team: 2.5 FTE
  • Collaborates with:
    • Tableau Team (3.5 FTE)
    • Big Data Team (3 FTE)
 
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