Test Lead

Location: Boston MA (3 Days Onsite)

Contract

Job Description:

The successful candidate must be skilled in leading multi-year programs consisting of complex business models and flows across front middle and back office operating models in both an insourced and outsourced model.

As a Alpha Client Integration Data Lead candidate will be responsible for:

• Understanding the client operating model in order to assist in the static data gathering process

• Understanding client static data to identify any gaps prior to loading onto our Transaction Management systems

• Loading and reconciliation of all client static data as part of the environment build out process.

• Building strong relationships with project stakeholders in Operations Technology and the business units that focus on Transaction Management servicing understanding competing priorities across these groups.

• Understanding Transaction Management standard data modeling transaction processing and product knowledge to facilitate architecture design and integration.

• Working directly with Transaction Management implementation leads to detail and understand trade flows for all in scope financial instruments in support of each Alpha client implementation.

• Assist in identifying any gaps in the transaction management process so they are fully tracked through to the delivery testing and finally incorporation into the standard operating model.

• Supporting ongoing project management whenever needed: Onboarding plans project timelines issue logs conversion approach post-go-live efforts

• Ensure processes are automated wherever possible and continue to look for new transformation opportunities to increase automation and reduce operational risk.

• Provide ongoing support to Test and BAU teams in regard to static data set up and functionality.

• Ensures all processes are fully documented from both a set up perspective and a market knowledge SME perspective.

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• A strong working knowledge of Listed and Unlisted products and Transaction Management middle office services

• Strong communication analytical and problem solving skills

• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and prioritize work accordingly

• A proven history of query investigation and resolution

• Strong analytical reconcilement and organizational skills

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 8 years of industry experience with front middle and back office functionality analytics and applications

• Degree in Finance Business Management or Commerce required

• General understanding of Transaction Management and the Middle Office outsourced process.

• Competency in MS Office including MS Word MS Excel and PowerPoint

• Electronic trading platforms/solutions is a plus including Chares River Bloomberg CTM.