Business Analyst – Real Estate Funds & Portfolio Management (f/m/d) | 80–100% | Lausanne or Zurich

Company Description

Welcome to CIFI SA (a subsidiary of SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG)

CIFI is one of the market leaders in real estate valuation in Switzerland, with more than 130 employees and offices in Zurich, Lausanne, and Goa, India. For over 30 years, CIFI has been offering professional services for the national and international real estate sector. CIFI supports property owners, investors, developers, and real estate financiers with targeted advice, scientific analyses, and innovative software.

Meet the team! 

At SMG, our strength lies in our employees. Discover some team members you could be working with:

• Stefan Brüesch - Head of Portfolio Management -  LinkedIn
• Nick Brandstrup - Head of Product Management - LinkedIn
• Jonathan Matray - Senior Consultant - LinkedIn

Job Description

You are part of our product team and work on the next major extension of our leading SaaS solution in real estate portfolio management: a new module for real estate fund management. You analyze the complex business requirements of our clients and translate them into structured and feasible concepts. You work closely with our development team, ensure clear communication of needs, and make sure that the developed solutions meet user expectations.

Specifically, you will be responsible for

• Functional requirements analysis: Gather the business needs of our clients and transform them into clear, structured, and technically feasible concepts.
• Managing development projects: Coordinate work packages and schedules with stakeholders to ensure delivery on time and with the expected quality.
• Supporting the development team: Monitor the development cycle of new features and ensure their alignment with user expectations.
• Supporting commercial activities: Collaborate with the Sales team to create commercial offers and present new features to prospects and clients.
• Ensuring product & market monitoring: Stay tuned to industry trends and user feedback to identify opportunities for improvement or innovation.

Qualifications

What you bring to the adventure

• Experience in the fund domain: You have concrete experience in real estate funds and understand their business needs.
• Education: You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, real estate, computer science, or an equivalent discipline.  
• Product orientation: You have already worked with digital solutions in the real estate sector, ideally as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Requirements Engineer.
• Communication skills: You bridge the gap between business and technical teams, lead workshops, and articulate needs clearly and precisely. 
• Sense of responsibility: You fully assume your responsibilities, meet deadlines, and ensure reliable deliverables.
• Languages: You communicate easily in French and English. German is an asset.

We value the skills you bring and your ability to learn quickly – so don’t worry if your professional background is unconventional.

Additional Information

What we offer you

• 6 weeks of vacation (with the possibility to buy up to 10 additional days)
• A 40-hour work week
• 18 weeks maternity leave and 6 weeks paternity leave – also in case of adoption
• Flexible working arrangements (we place great importance on work-life balance)
• Access to mental health, wellness, and counseling platforms
• Half-fare card for Swiss public transport and first-class travel between SMG sites in Switzerland

Recruitment process

At SMG, we believe recruitment is a mutual exchange where both parties get to know each other. Here’s what you can expect:

• Pre-selection phone interview
• Technical evaluation / Meeting with the hiring manager
• Compatibility interview with the team
   

At SMG, we value unique perspectives and believe in the potential of every individual. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the criteria. Together, we develop skills, celebrate differences, and make a real impact.

Apply now

To seize this opportunity, send us your detailed CV and feel free to add any additional documents that could help us understand why you are the ideal person for this position.

Some information about us to spark your curiosity

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group SA is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a leading European digital company that simplifies people’s lives through innovative products.

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group SA provides its customers with the best tools to make important decisions in their daily lives. The portfolio currently spans four business areas: Real Estate ( ImmoScout24 , Homegate , Flatfox , alle-immobilien.ch ,  Immostreet.ch , home.ch , Publimmo , Acheter-Louer.ch , CASASOFT , IAZI ), Automotive ( AutoScout24 , MotoScout24 ), General Marketplaces ( anibis.ch , tutti.ch , Ricardo ) and Finance & Insurance ( FinanceScout24 , moneyland.ch ).
The company was founded in November 2021 by TX Group SA, Ringier SA, La Mobilière, and General Atlantic.