Associate, Consultant BPA

085 Northern Operating Srvs Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Bengaluru seeks an experienced QA tester to join the Transfer Agency BPA team. The role covers development, support and testing of InvestOne and related applications used in Fund Accounting.

You will work with IT and vendors to resolve defects and ensure quality across projects. The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in BA/Testing within Transfer Agency, ISTQB BA certifications preferred, and strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a QA tester for fund accounting/applications.
• Experience with QA methodologies and project management.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks and regression testing.

Responsibilities

• Review system specifications and develop effective test strategies and plans.
• Provide QA support for functional and technical queries ensuring client service.
• Execute test cases and review results for Fund Accounting applications; troubleshoot defects.

Skills

QA testing

Fund accounting

Test planning

Agile

Communication

Education

ISTQB certification

BA certification

Tools

Multifonds

Transfer Agency apps

Job description

About Northern Trust

About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role Description

Role Description: There is an opportunity for an “experienced and knowledgeable” applicant to join the Transfer Agency BPA team in India. The prime responsibility of BPA team is to deal with business support, system upgrades and development, small change and major capital projects. This role involves development, support and testing of the InvestOne and all its ancillary applications used within Fund Accounting business unit.

Key Responsibilities

The Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• Review and analyze system specifications, collaborate with project team to develop effective test strategies and plans.


• Provide support for functional and technical queries, ensuring superior client service to the business users.


• Execute test cases (manual or automated) and review results for Multifonds and other Transfer Agency Applications and troubleshoot defects.


• Interact and liaise with IT and external vendors to resolve issues/defects in a timely fashion.


• Consistently demonstrates expertise in high profile projects and system upgrades, testing for large and small projects/changes, system changes and upgrades.


• Collaborates, elicit, analyse, outline and develop requirements for dockets and small changes coordinating with business and technology teams.


• Provide analysis and takes ownership throughout the lifecycle of the project from scoping, high level business requirements, detailed business requirements and implementation as required.


• Utilize available subject matter expertise to perform functional reviews of transformational initiatives and on-going BAU change agendas.


• Serve as a Change Advocate; establish trust within the corresponding business teams; gain enthusiasm within the teams.


• Work closely with regional functional managers in various processes / projects to ensure communication and smooth implementation.

Skills/Experience Required

Skills/Experience Required:

• Proven experience as a QA tester or similar role for Fund accounting/applications.


• Experience in project management and QA methodology.


• Familiarity with Agile frameworks and regression testing.


• Ability to document and troubleshoot errors/defects.


• Working knowledge of Fund accounting and testing guidelines.


• Excellent communication skills and Attention to detail.


• Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude.


• Strong organizational skills.


• A good understanding of the Transfer Agency Multifonds application , overall experience of 4-6 years and minimum 4 years of Business Analyst/ Testing experience in Transfer Agency department is required.


• ISTQB certification and BA certification would be preferred.

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

About Our Bangalore Office

The Northern Trust Bangalore office, established in 2005, is home to over 5,600 employees. In this stunning office space, we offer fantastic amenities which include our Arrival Hub - Jungle, the GameZone, and the Employee Experience Zone that appeal to both clients and employees. Learn more. Looking for greater? You found it. A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we’ve been named one of the world’s most admired companies.

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