Archivist / Cataloguer (70-100%)
Key information
- Publication date:04 October 2024
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Temporary
- Language:English (Fluent), German (Basic knowledge), French (Basic knowledge)
- Place of work:Basel
The is an option to extend on a long term basis based on the project road maps, with start date by December.
The role involves cataloguing and reconditioning one or more historically significant, paper-based archive collections, and assisting external researchers in accessing the bank's historical archives. This will require close collaboration with the Historical Archive team. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Bank's Archivist.
The Historical Archive Team is diverse and consists of 3 experienced Archivists. The role is suitable for a junior candidate with an archives/information management degree, interested in pursuing this profession and in gaining first-hand experience in an international environment.
Responsibilities will include:
* Catalogue one or more of the bank's significant, paper-based archive collections in accordance with accepted archival standards.
* Recondition paper-based files for permanent preservation in accordance with agreed standards;
* Enter catalogue data, descriptive data and location data in the bank's digital archives catalogue system (AtoM);
* Assist with user request handling for internal and external researchers (access to and retrieval of archival records);
* Help create a searchable database of historical topics and information relevant for dealing with enquiries.
You will possess as many of the following skills as possible:
* A bachelor or master's degree in archives/information management or related field.
* Preferably some practical experience in archives management in both a paper-based and a digital environment.
* Familiarity with international archival standards and archives management IT tools (incl. AtoM and Office 365 suite).
* Fluency in English. Basic proficiency in German and/or French.
* Interest in / basic knowledge of international financial history is a plus.
Please note interviews would be conducted via video call, however the role is based 100% in Switzerland. Our client offers:
* The opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment on a long-term basis
* 50% working from home
* 20 days working remotely from abroad per year
* Modern office in central Basel (50 minutes direct train from Zurich) with subsidised canteen
Are you interested to work in an international environment in one of the most important financial companies worldwide? Then apply now! We look forward to receiving your full application before the deadline on Wednesday 9 October.
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