CIB – Pyramid QA Functional Technologist (Equity Derivatives) Associate

J.P. Morgan's focus on being the world's most successful financial services institution starts with Technology - the driving force that gives us our leading edge.
Ongoing $billion investment in the firm's technological future means that by joining J.P. Morgan, you'll have a front-row seat to product innovation, and work on complex solutions to the most difficult financial problems.
The TeamInvestment Bank Markets Technology provides end to end technology solutions for the firm's Investment Banking, Sales Trading and Risk Management business areas. Our specialist QA team are a global team dedicated to delivering software of the highest quality to our business.
Pyramid is the strategic platform for processing and risk managing equity derivatives in the Investment Bank.
It is used by not only by Equity Derivatives but also Credit Hybrids, Commodity Exotics and Interest Rate Hybrids businesses globally.
It is the single prime record of economics and is responsible for trade capture, risk, event position management, and feeds to downstream systems such as accounting, settlements, legal documentation and regulatory reporting. The products traded on this platform range from high volume listed products to extremely complex over-the-counter structured and securitized derivatives.
The platform uses a range of technologies including Java, C#/.net, C , and Sybase/SQL on Windows and Linux platforms.

The RoleWe are looking for a highly talented and driven QA Functional Technologist, with comprehensive business understanding, who is self-motivated and has a track record of delivering outstanding testing solutions in an investment bank or other fast-paced industry to join the Glasgow Pyramid QA team. You should have in-depth experience of testing complex multi layered, multi-technology software applications, supported by an in-depth understanding of derivatives trade processing and other Investment Bank functions. This is an extremely demanding and hands-on role and the ideal candidate will be expected to work with subject matter experts and technical developers, defining and executing testing strategies for leading-edge software developments
Key ResponsibilitiesGather testing requirements, perform detailed analysis, and produce associated functional testing specificationsExecution of business functional testing, reporting and tracking of defects found during testingWork with subject matter experts and technical development leads to define and execute testing strategiesProvide innovative/creative solutions to testing problemsProducing summary and detailed testing estimatesReporting to all stakeholders on QA status and progressDriving testing automation and efficiency gains

Qualifications
Essential SkillsStrong understanding of trade processing of financial derivatives and securitiesProven track record in QA software deliverables including defining and executing testing strategiesTesting estimation, scheduling and reporting progressSQL, UNIX/Linux and message based testingConfidence in communicating internally at all levels; candidate will be dealing with a number of diverse technology teams on a daily basis who are both business and technically sophisticatedExcellent analytical/problem-solving skills.Proactive, self-motivated and flexible with a positive attitude. Capable of 'thinking outside the box'Strong time management skills; efficient at multi-tasking and able to work under pressureStrong background of understanding end to end lifecycle of financial products (Equity derivatives or other derivatives) including: pricing, trade capture, confirmations, legal entity flows, accounting and regulatory requirementsTesting tools - QC; QTP
Desirable SkillsSybase/SQL, Java, C , C#/.netEducationTo degree level with 5 - 10 years experience in QA roles

JPMorgan offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package.JPMorgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

May 16, 2013 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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