Business Analyst and Test Specialist - Asset Management System

The Business Analyst & Testing Specialist plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between business stakeholders and development teams. This hybrid position entails gathering, analyzing, and translating business requirements into functional specifications. Additionally, the role involves taking ownership of testing activities to ensure the delivery of high-quality software. An ideal candidate for this role should possess a strong background in both business analysis and software testing, along with a deep understanding of financial software applications and methodologies. Key Requirements: Technical and Functional Skills: - Domain Knowledge: Previous experience in the financial services industry, particularly with portfolio management systems or investment platforms. - Financial Software Knowledge: Proficient understanding of investment management, portfolio management, trading, or asset management systems. Familiarity with Advent Geneva is required. - Business Analysis: Demonstrated experience in gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements. Ability to create functional specifications, user stories, and process models. - Testing Expertise: Proficiency in writing and executing functional, regression, integration, and UAT test cases. Exposure to test automation tools like Selenium, QTP, or similar is beneficial. - SQL & Database Testing: Skillful in querying databases using SQL to validate data accuracy and conduct data-driven testing. - Tools & Technologies: Comfortable using bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira), version control systems (e.g., Git), and other testing tools (e.g., Postman for API testing). Soft Skills: - Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, capable of conveying complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment. - Collaborative team player with a proactive and solution-oriented approach. - Detail-oriented mindset focused on delivering high-quality outcomes. - Self-sufficiency and ownership of tasks from initiation to completion. Experience: - Minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis, testing, or a blend of both within the Advent Geneva system.,