Senior Axiom Tester

Project description

The Finance Market solutions team requires Senior Axiom Testers to work on FM Re-platforming project.

Responsibilities

Axiom Testing for Capital Adequacy and credit risk calculation and reporting:

Conduct end-to-end testing of LCR, NSFR, Leverage Ratio, Capital Conservation Buffer, Countercyclical Buffer etc. generated by the Axiom Controller View solution

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for credit risk calculation and reporting, identifying any gaps in data or reporting logic.

Collaborate with business analysts, data analysts and vendor (AXIOM) to validate data sources, calculations, and report formats.

Test Case Development:

Develop and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts

Identify test data requirements and ensure test environments are accurately set up for Axiom testing scenarios.

Create reusable test scripts to automate reporting tests for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

Data Validation and Reconciliation:

Validate data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes to ensure the integrity of credit risk calculation and reporting.

Reconcile Axiom reports with source systems and historical reports to ensure accurate regulatory submissions.

Defect Management:

Identify, log, and track defects using appropriate testing tools, ensuring prompt resolution with the development team.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to reporting functionality, calculations, and data integrity.

Regulatory Compliance:

Stay updated on the latest regulatory requirements for credit risk calculation and reporting.

Ensure all testing activities align with applicable regulatory guidelines

Collaboration and Reporting:

Communicate test results and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders, including risk managers, regulatory teams, and senior leadership.

Assist in preparing and submitting documentation for audit and regulatory reviews.

Work with the IT team to implement system enhancements and resolve any software-related issues impacting report generation.

Skills

Must have

Overall 8+ years of experience out of which 3-5 years of experience working as a tester with the Axiom Controller View platform (ideally with some experience as Business Analyst as well)

Proven experience in testing and validating regulatory reports, particularly COREP, FINREP, Experience in Capital/ Liquidity/ Finstat/ PRA 110 will be beneficial too

Experience with regulatory reporting frameworks

Technical Skills:

Strong expertise in Axiom SL Controller View and its reporting functionalities.

Proficiency in SQL and data validation techniques.

Familiarity with ETL processes, data modelling, and financial risk reporting systems.

Hands-on experience with test management tools (e.g., HP ALM, Jira, or similar).

Soft Skills:

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.

Strong communication skills, capable of articulating complex testing issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, regulatory-driven environment.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.

Nice to have

Nice to Have Skills Description:

A relevant certification (e.g., CFA, FRM, PRM) is a plus.

Taxonomy knowledge

Familiarity with regulatory capital and liquidity frameworks (e.g., Basel III, CRD V/CRR II).