Join our innovative Equities Operations Transformation team and shape the future of APAC Equities. Unlock your potential by leading quality assurance for strategic initiatives across Cash Equities, Equities Derivatives, and Prime Finance. Be part of a collaborative environment that values continuous improvement, professional growth, and impactful contributions. Make your mark by supporting transformation and operational excellence.

Job Summary
As a Testing Associate in Equities Operations Transformation, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and success of strategic transformation initiatives across the APAC Equities business. You will plan, execute, and report on testing activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support the adoption of automated testing solutions. You will also contribute to project management and business analysis efforts, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

Deliver accurate testing estimates and contribute to effective test planningIdentify, document, and execute test scenarios and scripts using Business Driven Development methodologiesUtilize test automation tools for efficient end-to-end test execution and support the rollout of automated testing solutionsMonitor, report, and manage testing defects, including re-testing and validation of fixesDocument and present testing results using JIRA and other reporting tools for internal sign-off and stakeholder communicationPrepare for and execute User Acceptance Testing, ensuring business requirements are effectively translated into test plansSupport the transformation of strategic plans into high-impact programs and projects, ensuring alignment with business strategy and timely deliveryAssist in managing project timelines, deliverables, and resources, ensuring milestones are met and risks are proactively addressedEngage with senior management and stakeholders, providing regular updates on program and testing progress, and collaborating to resolve issuesAct as deputy for the Test Manager or Project Manager in project calls and communications as neededWork closely with Business Managers, Operations Leads, Technology teams, and other partners to ensure alignment and high-quality delivery

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

Minimum five years’ experience in the financial industry, with strong understanding of Cash Equities, Equities Derivatives, and Prime Finance workflowsProven ability to lead and manage complex programs or projects across multiple business units and product linesExperience in business analysis, process documentation, and delivering complex projects for Front Office, Operations, or TechnologySkilled in defining requirements, documenting user stories, and executing test scriptsStrong problem-solving abilities and attention to detailExpertise in developing and analyzing metrics to ensure testing aligns with project objectivesCompetent in systemic data-driven reporting to support program insightsExcellent communication skills for clear updates to team members and stakeholdersEffective in change management and adaptable to dynamic environments

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointKnowledge of Tableau, Alteryx, QlikView, and XceptorExperience preparing for and running User Acceptance TestingSelf-motivated, able to deliver with minimal supervision, and effective in team environmentsDemonstrated proficiency in data analytics, including the use of analytics tools to interpret models and make inferences from large data setsExtensive experience in functional and regression testing within financial services, preferably in Equities Operations