Lead - Quality Tester

Objective of the role:

Ameriprise is looking for a hands-on tester for Threadneedle Asset Management's Global Transformation and Change department with experience of:

• Test analysis
• Test design
• Defect reporting and analysis
• Interacting with business and technology teams

The successful candidate will work closely with test management, project managers, business analysts and the business units to ensure the effectiveness of the testing efforts being performed focusing primarily on UAT. They will do this by ensuring they understand the key program/project testing requirements and success criteria. They will use the framework and documentation templates provided in the Columbia Threadneedle Investments test strategy to agree and follow test plans.

They will be able to analyze project documentation to quickly develop an understanding of the technology solution and will use this knowledge to be a positive contributor in project discussions.

This role will be business facing so as well as having extensive testing knowledge the tester will need an open and personable character and be able to quickly form business relationships and be expected to champion the reason for / purpose of testing in all interactions.

Job responsibilities:

• Working with the test manager to support the project schedule, and resource model related to the required testing efforts
• Reviewing requirements documentation and where appropriate providing feedback to ensure the requirements are clear and testable
• Develop test cases in conjunction with business and other project teams
• Leading and owning the execution of test cases to validate that all the documented requirements have been met
• Maintaining thorough records of all test execution results using the designated test management tool (JIRA) for project and audit purposes
• Ensuring defects are documented and tracked through to completion using the designated test management tool (JIRA) for project and audit purposes
• Contributing to regular reporting on test progress, defect statistics, and defect resolution to Test Manager
• Actively seeking to identify and acknowledge testing issues and take appropriate corrective actions, escalating, as needed
• Contributing to the end of phase reports detailing the test results and presenting the facts to allow the project team to make their decision to sign off
• Actively participating in project phase end review sessions

Key Capabilities - Essentials

• Bachelors / Masters degree or equivalent
• 5-7 years of relevant testing experience working with other change and technology professionals
• A good understanding of investment management data and strong experience of data testing
• Experience of working with a variety of test management / defect tracking tools (e.g. JIRA, Quality Centre, ADO etc).
• Strong analytical skills with hands on experience of producing and following test scenarios and test cases from requirement documentation and execution of those tests
• Ability to work collaboratively with others. Showing a positive attitude and being actively involved in solutioning outstanding issues to achieve project and company goals
• Ability to be positively assertive and diplomatic

• Must be a self-starter that works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment with a high level of self-time management

• Skilled in understanding business requirements, establishing credibility and building relationships

• Strong expertise in interpreting data and provide actionable insights
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding of Asset management business, hands on experience on asset management tools and reporting

Additional Knowledge and Skills, Experience, and Training

• Experience of data acquisition, data transformation, data quality checks, data presentation, Tableau and BI visualization tools
• Experience of investment risk data and any investment risk systems
• Strong SQL skills and use of any of AWS, Snowflake, Data Bricks or SQL server
• Familiarity with Aladdin / Aladdin Data Cloud (ADC) would be beneficial

About Our Company

Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 125 years. We are a U.S. based financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence. The firm's focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection. Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Timings

(2:00p-10:30p)

India Business Unit

AWMPO AWMP&S President's Office

Job Family Group

Business Support & Operations