Ability to independently handle End to End Testing
Pro-active in anticipating, understanding and implementing required actions towards business needs
Effective Stakeholder Management at a Global Level
Proficient in MIS reporting to senior stakeholders
Drives Innovative approach towards process improvement ideas
Capability to support the team of Product & Technology Business Analysts
Testing & Domain Competencies
Adaptability to any test methodologies like Agile, Waterfall, Iterative etc. as required
Experience in different types of testing like functional and regression.
Ability to translate requirements to Business Scenarios & Requirement Traceability Matrix
Ability to create Test artifacts like Test Strategy, Test Plan, Scope etc.
Expert in Testing Tool – JIRA / HP Application Lifecycle Management
Profound understanding of trade lifecycle , financial Instruments & NAV
Extensive knowledge on Fund Administration (Fund Accounting & Middle Office)
Experience in application like Multifonds, Aladdin, InvestOne, FundGuard, Geneva, etc.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
Soft Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with cross functional teams
Strong interpersonal, analytical & problem solving skills
Collaborative approach towards achieving results
Effective time management skills and ability to adhere to deadlines
Good attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Desirable -
Ability to conduct risk assessments and suggest mitigation plans
Knowledge of Test Automation tools like Selenium, UFT, QTP etc.
ISTQB or equivalent testing certifications
Basic knowledge of SQL
Primary Responsibilities
Provide functional test analysis, planning, design, execution and reporting for testing assignments.
Extensive liaison and direct contact with a diverse range of business and technology functions, both within the bank and clients.
Support the Project Manager and Test Manager by contributing to the Test Strategy, Test Readiness Reviews, test progress reporting, the Test Completion/Summary Reports and Test Defect Reports.
Prepare & review Test Plan, Test Scenarios, Test Cases, and Test Scripts for a given test assignment.
Play a lead role in the analysis and reporting of test results, working closely with business, technology and support areas to investigate and interpret test findings.
Assist in the reception and quality assurance of the business requirements, solution design and business process documents individual projects.
Conduct Defect and Status calls with quick responsiveness on high priority action items.
Develop help guides/ User Manual/ MIS reports as per requirement.
Develop and extend collaborative working relationships with senior clients, technology and operational support areas in order to quickly understand requirements, resolve problems/issues, suggest solutions and identify areas for service improvement.
Track test progress and timely escalate issues where required.
Ensure accurate and timely execution of the assigned tasks.
Highlight & track defects and ensure that they are fixed before project implementation.
Qualification & Experience
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience
6-8 years of experience in testing lifecycle in Investment Banking domain.
Minimum 5 years of hands on experience in Securities and Fund Services domain.