QA Analyst - AVP

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Boston, MA
90K-143K Annually
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
The QA Analyst leads testing for Credit Risk projects, prepares strategies, reviews test cases, and collaborates with project stakeholders to ensure quality in risk management systems.
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Who we are looking for

The Quality Assurance Analyst is going to be part of the team responsible for leading the planning, analysis and implementation of State Street’s Credit Risk IT systems. The role necessitates implementation of an integrated program of robust system enhancements to improve risk management capabilities via improved data quality, enhanced systems performance, and faster, agile risk reporting. The program addresses self-identified gaps and deficiencies related to credit risk measurement, data management, core systems capabilities, risk infrastructure and risk reporting. Implementation phased over a multi-year period. It requires liaising with project sponsors, developers and other stakeholders on both the business and technical teams to manage project requirements and facilitate solution implementation. The position works under minimal direction while keeping senior management apprised of issues and project status.

What you will be responsible for

As a Quality Assurance analyst you will

  • Lead testing efforts for Credit Risk projects, QA team and related daily activities for assigned area of discipline
  • Attend HLD Walkthroughs and Identify the testing requirements
  • Prepare Test Strategy and Test Scenarios
  • Review test cases and test results
  • Conduct functional demos to business users
  • Conduct testing and defects status meetings
  • Participate in IT and Business stakeholder meetings
  • Compliance to GQS and Corp Standards
  • Participates in daily stand up, iteration planning, product demos and retrospective meetings
  • Works closely with Business and Development teams to resolve quality problems and provide information
  • Works with and contributes toward established goals & objectives
  • Candidate must demonstrate a track record for high quality delivery and work in agile environment

 (Unless otherwise indicated, State Street is seeking the stated ability in the skills listed above with no specific number of years or amount of experience required. All experience can be gained concurrently.)

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

Understanding of the banking and financial sector domain, specially credit risk.

Good understanding of system analysis and test execution

   Ability to multi-task energetic fast learner & problem solver

Education & Preferred Qualifications

  • B.S., Computer Science or related field
  • 10+ years of QA Lead/Manager experience – Manage Testing activities, Test Team and Develop test suite for end to end regression testing
  • Experience in Financial Risk & Regulatory and Investment banking
  • Experience with testing Data Centric Applications
  • Experience with database testing and ability to write complex SQL Queries
  • Experience with ORACLE and Database management tools
  • Ability to write and analyze UNIX shell scripts and commands.
  • Experience in Database/ETL test scenarios automation using ETL Automation tool
  • Hands on experience in writing complex SQL queries and test data centric applications
  • Required to have knowledge in MS Excel and be able to write and execute Macros.
  • Required to have knowledge on tools like SQL developer, Toad, Putty, WinSCP.
  • Demonstrated experience with Agile methodologies
  • Excellent test management and team management skills
  • Able to develop strong relationship with the Business and Development teams
  • Prepare weekly/monthly metrics and present to project teams and management

Additional requirements

  • Communicate effectively in a professional manner both written and orally
  • Team player with a positive attitude enthusiasm initiative and self-motivation
  • Ability to multi-task energetic fast learner & problem solver

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $142,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the location above, the applicable range could differ.

Job Application Disclosure:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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What We Do

At State Street, we partner with institutional investors all over the world to provide comprehensive financial services, including investment management, investment research and trading, and investment servicing. Whether you are an asset manager, asset owner, alternative asset manager, insurance company, pension fund or official institution, you can rely on us to be focused on your challenges. We are committed to doing what it takes to help you perform better — now and in the future

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