Test Sme

As a SME of User Acceptance Testing team, the person will be responsible for testing Global Fund Services Applications within Client Bank’s portfolio. The SME is responsible for interacting with Global IT, Business and Operations teams to provide a high quality of product to the internal and external clients and meet the agreed and expected service standards. The job role may involve management, coordination or contribution to one, few or all phases of STLC i.e. Test Planning, Design, Execution, Defect Management and Reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

Perform functional test analysis, planning, design, execution and reporting for testing assignments
For the specific testing project, support the Project Manager(s) and Test Manager 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 Scenarios, Test Cases, Test Scripts, and Test Data for a given testing assignment
Work closely with the stakeholders or other groups in preparation and execution of the planned functional testing
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
Develop and extend collaborative working relationships with technology suppliers and operational support areas in order to quickly understand requirements, resolve problems/issues, suggest solutions and identify areas for service improvement
Participate in peer reviews
Track the schedule and testing progress and be accountable for the tasks and releases
Manage triage calls with technology & operations
Ensure accurate and timely execution of the assigned tasks
Highlight and track defects and ensure that they are fixed before project implementation
Act as a back up of test lead

Qualification & Experience
Bachelor degree in Computer Science or Engineering or Commerce
4-6 years of experience in testing lifecycle in Investment Banking domain
Minimum 3 years of hands on experience in Securities and Fund Services domain

Key Skills & Competencies
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
- ISTQB or equivalent testing certifications
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- **Job Family Group**: Operations - Transaction Services
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- **Job Family**: Securities and Derivatives Processing
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- **Time Type**: Full time
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- Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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