What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Product Specialist - UAT position at The Citco Group Limited?
About Citco
JOB DESCRIPTION
The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.
About The Team & Business Line
The Platform Transformation Group consists of a team of people primarily coming from business operations to further enhance the service offering to our clients. The team members are specialized in the various applications that are used throughout the Citco Fund Services Division, like for example AExeo Investor, the investor record keeping system, the client portal CitcoOne and ECM, the centralized document management system.
The Platform Transformation Group provides business services to the CFS operations globally, in relation to the usage and further development of the various application in line with the product development strategy. Each of the platforms is continuously subject to further development as a result of an ongoing changing and evolving business environment.
The Platform Transformation Group analyzes and documents the requirements as directed by the industry, clients, CFS operations or other stakeholders and translates them in system requirements together with the IT development teams.
The group coordinates across various business units around the globe on all requirements & UAT testing.
The delivery of newly developed functionality is subject to comprehensive test cycles both from a system’s Quality Assurance (QA) as well as a business User Acceptance Testing (UAT) perspective.
Also existing functionality is subject to testing for every new version which is delivered to ensure existing functionality is not affected by new functionality (Regression Testing).
The UAT testing is performed by Product Specialists and Senior Product Specialists within the Platform Transformation Group. This function comprises of writing test cases such that delivered functionality is tested against the defined requirements as well as the actual execution of the new and existing test cases once a new version of the application is delivered for testing. Based on the test results the group provides formal sign off for implementation of a new version in production.
Your Role
Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.
We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.
Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.
Citco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to make all employment and personnel decisions without discriminating on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.
About The Team & Business Line
The Platform Transformation Group consists of a team of people primarily coming from business operations to further enhance the service offering to our clients. The team members are specialized in the various applications that are used throughout the Citco Fund Services Division, like for example AExeo Investor, the investor record keeping system, the client portal CitcoOne and ECM, the centralized document management system.
The Platform Transformation Group provides business services to the CFS operations globally, in relation to the usage and further development of the various application in line with the product development strategy. Each of the platforms is continuously subject to further development as a result of an ongoing changing and evolving business environment.
The Platform Transformation Group analyzes and documents the requirements as directed by the industry, clients, CFS operations or other stakeholders and translates them in system requirements together with the IT development teams.
The group coordinates across various business units around the globe on all requirements & UAT testing.
The delivery of newly developed functionality is subject to comprehensive test cycles both from a system’s Quality Assurance (QA) as well as a business User Acceptance Testing (UAT) perspective.
Also existing functionality is subject to testing for every new version which is delivered to ensure existing functionality is not affected by new functionality (Regression Testing).
The UAT testing is performed by Product Specialists and Senior Product Specialists within the Platform Transformation Group. This function comprises of writing test cases such that delivered functionality is tested against the defined requirements as well as the actual execution of the new and existing test cases once a new version of the application is delivered for testing. Based on the test results the group provides formal sign off for implementation of a new version in production.
Your Role
- Update, maintain and review test cases, liaising with Business Analysts as necessary.
- Work closely with the business to drive new enhancements and functionality for the users
- Execute test cases as part of the UAT cycle.
- Log and track defects with the defect management system.
- Liaise with the development team regarding defects.
- Liaise with Business Analysts to write requirements for the development group
- Communicate and report on assigned tasks to the Manager and PM.
- Work with the project team to ensure the highest levels of quality are maintained in UAT.
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, or similar discipline
- 3 years’ experience in a functional testing specific role
- Previous experience with TA system
- Experience with the following applications/tools: JIRA, Xray, Confluence.
- Demonstrated proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills including oral and written English
- Affinity with Financial Services Systems
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Proven team player
- Proven abilities with complex problems
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize amid competing timelines and priorities
Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.
We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.
Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.
Citco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to make all employment and personnel decisions without discriminating on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
