A leading Consultancy is seeking a a Data Test Lead for an OMS transformation project.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Planning, coordinating, facilitating and conducting data testing as part of wider Integration Testing with Front, Middle and Back Office
* Leading a multi-vendor team across multiple phases of testing (SIT/UAT/NFT/Regression), with competing priorities
* Working with the overall Programme Test Manager (and other Test Leads) to build a tailored E2E test approach, clearly calling out risks and effectively managing dependencies
* Developing a specific Data testing strategy, defining which data elements for each asset classes are relevant and how data transformation logic will be tested E2E (across FO, MO and BO)
* Collaborating closely with other build workstreams in the data space to 1) define what data is available 2) determine what should be delivered to the client and 3) define simple checks to conduct in the data before sharing with the client
* Understanding the different types of data used within Investment Management, combined with knowledge/experience within Investment Management
* Collaborating with end clients to address any queries around data testing/
* Overseeing Data-specific defects across all phases, providing input on validity of said defects, and supporting fix teams/clients, where required
* Support with programme reporting and be able to articulate testing progress to senior testing and programme stakeholders
* An awareness of automation and its benefits within data testing
The role requires:
* Proven Data Testing experience on large and complex programmes
* Investment Management and Asset Servicing experience (knowledge and understanding of Asset Classes, Investment processes, Portfolio Management etc), either through industry or programme delivery
* Understanding of the use cases and applications of data within Investment Management (in particular, data attributes for asset types)
* SQL proficiency
* Test management tool proficiency (JIRA/HP ALM)
* Strong leadership and management skills
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication
* Strong exposure to Investment Management/Asset Management OMS platforms such as: CRD, BlackRock Aladdin, SimCorp, Thinkfolio etc.