Analyst, XVA Tester
Analyst, XVA Tester
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Job Description
Were building a relationshiporiented bank for the modern world. We need talented passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats right for our clients.
At CIBC we embrace your strengths and your ambitions so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.
To learn more about CIBC please visit
Role Overview:
As a Graduate QA Tester within the GDT (Global Derivatives Technology) XVA team you will play an essential role in ensuring the quality reliability and performance of our software applications used by traders and other key stakeholders. The role will have a strong automated testing focus. You will work daily with the trading desk & closely with developers product owners and the QA lead to perform rigorous testing track bugs and ensure seamless software releases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the XVA trading desk to understand realworld application use and requirements ensuring that all critical scenarios are adequately tested. Support the desk daytoday to asses impact of configuration changes before they are deployed.
- Coordinate releases & signoffs with key stakeholders at the bank (MarketRisk Model Vetting Finance & Trading).
- Perform functional and nonfunctional testing for trading and derivatives applications ensuring the software meets business requirements and technical specifications.
- Write and execute automated test scripts primarily using VBA Excel Power Query Python or other relevant tools.
- Collaborate with developers to design and implement test cases ensuring adequate coverage and robustness of the application.
- Identify document and track software defects using issue tracking tools.
- Assist in debugging and troubleshooting issues found during testing and contribute to their resolution.
- Design a regression testing framework to ensure that new code releases do not negatively affect existing functionality.
- Participate in daily XVA technology call with key business & technology stakeholders.
Key Skills & Requirements:
- A degree in Computer Science Engineering Mathematics Sciences or a related field.
- Good level of knowledge of SQL
- Familiarity with programming/scripting languages such as Python VBA or similar scripting technologies.
- Strong problemsolving and analytical skills with an attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with both technical and nontechnical teams.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Keen interest in financial markets particularly derivatives and trading applications.
Desirable Skills:
- Understanding of financial products particularly in the derivatives space.
- Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
- Experience working in Agile methodologies (Scrum Kanban)
What you need to know
- CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation please contact
- You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and where applicable must have a valid work or study permit
Job Location
150 Cheapside London UKEmployment Type
RegularWeekly Hours
35Skills
Agile Methodology Agile Methodology Analytical Thinking Automated Testing Automated Test Scripts Business Requirements Business Technology Communication Computer Science Derivatives Design DetailOriented Financial Markets Financial Products Git Group Problem Solving Information Technology (IT) Issue Tracking Kanban Mathematics Microsoft Access VBA Power Query Prioritization Problem Solving Python (Programming Language) 17 moreRequired Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
