Senior QA Engineer (Derivatives, Automation and Business Analysis)
Senior QA Engineer (Derivatives, Automation and Business Analysis)
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a detailoriented and knowledgeable Senior QA Engineer specializing in Quality Assurance (QA) with a solid foundation in Business Analysis within Rates Derivatives. In this role you will contribute to ensuring the quality and accuracy of derivative products focusing on derivatives fixed income products and market data processes. Your expertise will support the organizations efforts in maintaining high standards in trading and risk management systems directly impacting operational efficiency and compliance.
Software Requirements
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in MS Excel including advanced functionalities such as Macros
- Strong working knowledge of MS SQL Server for data querying and management
- Competence in Python for automation scripting and data analysis
- Experience with automation testing tools and frameworks
- Basic understanding of version control tools (e.g. Git) is preferred
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with business analysis tools and requirements gathering platforms
- Exposure to cloud data environments or cloudbased testing tools
Overall Responsibilities
- Analyze and validate derivative trade data related to Rates Business ensuring accuracy in P&L and risk calculations
- Develop and execute test cases scripts and automation processes to verify system integrity and data consistency
- Collaborate with Quantitative Analysts and Business Teams to understand trading models market data and risk methodologies
- Assist in analyzing and optimizing P&L and risk computation processes
- Document testing procedures results and process improvements to uphold quality standards
- Support the identification of system flaws or data discrepancies and recommend corrective actions
- Participate in requirement review sessions to ensure testing coverage aligns with business needs
Technical Skills (By Category)
Programming Languages (Essential):
- Python (required for automation and data analysis)
- Excel macros (VBA) for automation and data manipulation
Databases/Data Management (Essential):
- MS SQL Server (for data querying validation and management)
Cloud Technologies:
- Not essential for this role but familiarity with cloud data environments (Azure AWS) is a plus
Frameworks and Libraries:
- Use of Python data libraries (e.g. pandas NumPy) is preferred for automation tasks
Development Tools and Methodologies:
- Version control (Git) is preferred
- Test automation frameworks and scripting practices to ensure repeatability and accuracy
Security Protocols:
- Not specifically applicable; adherence to data confidentiality and compliance standards is required
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 6 years in Quality Assurance Business Analysis or related roles within the derivatives or financial markets industry
- Strong understanding of Rates Derivatives fixed income products and associated market data
- Handson experience in P&L and risk measurement calculations
- Proven history of developing and maintaining automation scripts particularly in Python and Excel Macros
- Experience working with SQL databases to extract analyze and validate data
- Industry experience in trading risk or quantitative teams preferred
DaytoDay Activities
- Collaborate with Quantitative Analysts Business Teams and Developers to understand trade data and risk models
- Develop execute and maintain automation scripts to streamline testing and validation processes
- Validate trade data accuracy and integrity across systems focusing on P&L and risk calculations
- Perform detailed testing of business workflows ensuring compliance with requirements and risk standards
- Analyze market data inputs and trade data discrepancies reporting findings and potential improvements
- Prepare documentation of test cases findings and process documentation for audit and review purposes
- Participate in daily standups requirement discussions and defect review meetings
- Provide ongoing feedback for system enhancements and automation opportunities
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Computer Science Information Technology or related field; equivalent professional experience acceptable
- Relevant certifications such as CFA CQF or ISTQB are preferred
- Demonstrated experience in QA Business Analysis or related roles within financial derivatives markets
- Commitment to continuous learning in financial products quantitative methods and automation techniques
Professional Competencies
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills essential for understanding complex financial data and risk metrics
- Effective communicator capable of articulating technical and business issues clearly
- Collaborative team player able to work across business technical and QA teams
- Adaptability to evolving technology tools processes and regulatory requirements
- Focused on continuous improvement and process efficiency
- Good time management skills to prioritize tasks in a fastpaced environment
SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
