Test Analyst 2 - C10 - Pune

Job Summary
The candidate will have primary responsibility of software quality assurance from Business perspective. He / She will be working as part of Change Management team and assist in testing of projects related to Global Fund Services for timely completion of scheduled projects. The job role involves contribution to one, few or all phases of STLC i.e. Test Planning, Design, Execution, Defect Management and Reporting. It will require working with Global IT, Product and Operations senior management to provide a high-quality software product to the internal and external clients and meet the agreed and expected service standards.

The candidate will perform testing activities for Global Fund Services applications across different functions of the bank and should be flexible to work in shifts.

Primary Responsibilities
Provide functional test analysis, planning, design, execution, and reporting for testing assignments
Ensure accurate and timely execution of the assigned testing tasks
For the specific testing project, support the Project Manager(s) by contributing to the Test Plan(s) for the relevant test phases, the Test Readiness Reviews, test progress reporting, the Test Completion/Summary Reports and Test Defect Reports
Prepare where required: Test Cases, Test Scripts, Test Data, Test Coverage analysis for a given testing assignment
Work closely with the stakeholders or other groups in preparation and execution of the planned functional testing
Conduct analysis 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
Lead domain knowledge building and train the team as necessary
Estimation & Milestone planning for the project and provide estimates for the UAT
Highlight Risk and issues at management level
Sound knowledge of Defect Management Process and handling its different phases
Able to take Defect and Client calls with quick responsiveness on asked actions
Hands on experience on developing help guides/ User Manual/ MIS reports
Develop and extend collaborative working relationships with senior clients, technology suppliers and operational support areas in order to quickly understand requirements, resolve problems/issues, suggest solutions, and identify areas for service improvement
As a member of the Test Work stream, participate in peer reviews of Test Approaches, Test Plans, Test Conditions and Test Scripts as well as contributing to the on-going development of test strategy
Manage defect calls independently
Ensure innovative solution for challenging deliveries
Knowledge of Agile and Risk based testing

Experience, Skills & Qualification
4-7 years of experience in testing lifecycle in Investment Banking domain
Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in Securities and Fund Services domain

Essential:

Testing Skills
Exposure to structured software development lifecycle methodologies, preferably agile models
Ability to transform requirements to Business Scenarios & Requirement Traceability Matrix
Ability to create Test artifacts like Test Cases, scripts etc.
Expert in Testing Tool - HP Application Lifecycle Management or JIRA
Experience in different types of testing like functional, regression, black box testing etc.
Ability to manage E2E Testing, Defect Management and Reporting

Domain Competencies
Extensive knowledge of Investment Banking Business
Profound understanding of trade lifecycle and financial Instruments
Good knowledge on Middle Office, Fund Accounting, Pricing, Transfer Agency, Collateral & Reconciliation functions
Capability to support the team of Product Business Analysts
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
Drives Innovative approach towards identifying and implementing process improvement ideas

Desirable -
Knowledge of Test Automation tools like Selenium, UFT, QTP etc.
ISTQB or equivalent testing certifications
Experience in application like Multifonds, MOM, MOTO, & Calypso is an added advantage.
Basic knowledge of SQL Developer and Macros
Experience in Resource Management

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Job Family Group:
Operations - Transaction Services------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Fund Accounting------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
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