Assistant Vice President, Test Analyst

CLS Group; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days vacation/annual leave + 3 life days

Private medical and dental cover

Generous pension and 401(k) contributions

Access to learning platform with 1000+ courses

Diversity Council and social events

Job summary

A financial services technology company is seeking a Test Analyst to oversee project testing activities. The role involves reviewing project documentation, preparing test strategies, and conducting training sessions for testers. It requires strong experience in software testing within the financial sector and familiarity with various testing tools. The position offers a competitive salary range, hybrid working model, and an inclusive work environment focused on employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience working in at least 5 medium to large projects.
• Familiarity with CLS concept and ISO 20022 Universal message scheme.
• Good understanding of Test Processes and relevant Project Processes.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing requirements and test documentation.
• Producing Test Strategy and Test documentation.
• Assisting in Test Execution and Defect Management.
• Monitoring team's progress on assigned tasks.
• Conducting training for testers.

Skills

Software Testing experience in Financial Services

Experience in Defect Management

Experience producing Test Strategy/Plans

Leadership capability

Quick learner

Team player

Education

Software Test Certification (CSTE, ISTQB)

Tools

SQL

Linux/Unix

JIRA

Job description

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Job information

• Functional title - Test Analyst
• Department - Global Testing Services
• Report to - Director, Global Testing Services (Settlement Portfolio)
• Location - New Jersey - Metropark
• Expected full-time salary range between $130,000 - $150,000 + variable compensation + 401(k) match + benefits.
• Note: Disclosure as required by NY Pay Transparency Law of the expected salary compensation range for this role.

What you will be doing:

Taking responsibility for the project testing activities. This includes:

• Reviewing requirements, solution, design and other project specific technical documentation
• Reviewing Test documentation
• Providing resource and test effort estimation
• Contributing to the Project Test Plan (with re-planning where necessary)
• Analysing requirements and technical solutions in order to write Test Strategies for planned levels / phases of testing
• Producing Test Strategy and other project specific Test documentation
• Monitoring team's progress on allocated tasks
• Producing (or assist in producing) Requirements Traceability Matrix, Test Scenarios and Test Scripts
• Performing (or assisting in) Test Execution
• Performing the Defect Manager role for assigned projects
• Identifying and escalating Risks / Issues / Dependencies
• Providing regular progress reports to Project and GTS Management
• Liaising with project stakeholders (internal to CLS and third party) to address for example knowledge gaps, queries and any other such dependencies
• Providing training and assistance to testers to ensure they are following testing and defect reporting processes.
• Assigning and conducting day‑to‑day monitoring of the project test team’s assigned projects, tasks, and activities
• Performing test execution as required; testing the application to ensure it is working as specified, including use of test cases or on an ad‑hoc basis, reporting defects and other issues found during testing in the defect tracking system
• Ensuring testing commitments are met within the project test team and monitoring for potential impacts to target dates or other Projects. Communicating potential impacts to target dates to the Project test lead
• Managing the JIRA (defect tracking) database for all testing phases (update, follow‑up and escalate overdue issues).
• Reviewing and estimating requirement change requests
• Reviewing and validating test results and defect reports by the Test Executers
• Contributing in daily and weekly testing status meetings with the project test team, and the overall Project team
• Main project will be related to the CLS Settlement service

Supporting testing/training activities.

This includes:

• Taking responsibility for the support for other departments’ use of the testing environments, where required. For example – assisting business staff in performing UAT
• Sharing technical knowledge within the team

Following, implementing and maintaining processes and procedures for QA and Testing activities.

This includes:

• Test analysis and Preparation processes
• Reporting process
• Test Execution processes
• Identifying and advising on improvements to processes

What we’re looking for:

Professional Experience

• Software Testing experience in the 'Financial Services' business domain (preferably in FX, Payment – RTGS, SWIFT)
• Extensive Software Testing experience, including roles within at least 5 medium to large projects
• Experience as a customer managing the delivery of at least one medium to large new system/ project (or a major enhancement of an existing operational system) from a Third‑Party IT Vendor
• Experience of managing or working with teams within an offshore service model
• Experience in producing various Test artefacts including Test Strategy / Plans, Test Scenarios, Test Scripts
• Experience in Defect Management
• Experience in XMLs and database interrogation using SQL, Linux/Unix
• Familiarity with the CLS concept
• Familiarity with the ISO 20022 Universal financial industry message scheme.
• Quick learner
• Analytical
• Proactive
• Motivated
• Flexible
• Leadership capability
• Team player
• Good to have financial/banking domain experience.
• Experience in working onsite – offshore model
• Working knowledge of SQL and Linux/Unix

Personal characteristics contributing to an individual’s ability to excel in the position

• Good level of test experience in team leading test activities for medium to large projects
• Very good understanding of Test Processes and relevant Project Processes
• Capable of producing quality test artefacts
• Extensive experience working in the Financial Services business domain
• Good team player with excellent team / people management skills
• Successfully working in a high‑pressure environment to tight timescales and deadlines
• Software Test Certification (CSTE, ISTQB)

Our commitment to employees:

We are a small company with a big mandate, so every person is essential to our success. We are also committed to employing and retaining the most talented and dedicated people.

What makes us interesting goes beyond our competitive salaries and great benefits. Our work environment is designed around quality outcomes, not output. The FX market would cease to function without our services, and we take pride in being responsible for keeping it running smoothly.

We are different from other financial institutions in that we have a flatter and more transparent structure with accessible leadership. You will be seen, heard and empowered to develop your career.

We are a purpose‑driven organization, with an inclusive culture that focuses on doing what is right. The well‑being of our people is as important to us as the resilience of our systems. In addition to encouraging our people to ‘locate for their day,’ we run a range of initiatives that support employees’ sense of belonging and physical, emotional and mental well‑being.

Our extensive benefits for employees typically include:

• Vacation/annual leave: 25 days in UK/Asia + 3 life days, 23 in US + 3 life days
• Private medical and dental cover and life insurance
• Generous pension contributions in the UK and Asia; matching 401(k) in the US
• ‘Locate for your day’ hybrid working – 2 days a week in office.
• Access to Discover – our learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.
• Paid parental leave / Coaching and support services
• ‘Heads down days’ with no meetings on the last Friday of every month
• Diversity Council / Affinity groups (Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network, Pride Network, Parents & Caregivers Network, Sustainability Network)
• Social events

Awards:

• The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 & 2024 / Big Company / The Sunday Times Awards
• Third place in Britain’s Healthiest Workplace 2022 / Medium Company / Vitality Awards

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Financial Services, Banking, and Investment Banking