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.

Mandatory Skills Description:

• 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 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).