Quality Assurance Functional Associate

Requisition ID: 244036Thanks for your interest in ScotiaTech, Scotiabank's new and innovative Technology hub in Bogota.Join a purpose driven winning team that promotes creativity and innovation in a fast-paced environment, where we're always committed to results, in an inclusive, diverse, and high-performing culture.Purpose:The incumbent is responsible for execute, supervise and coordinate the testing of medium to large projects using multiple delivery channels across various platform. The incumbent is also responsible to assess the risk and quality of changes and enhancements in existing applications and processes which support the Bank network.Major Accountabilities:1.    Assist the Senior Manager/Project Manager in resolving highly complex, multi-faceted problems to meet the needs of the supported Line of Business, by applying their financial and technological knowledge to the design of test methodologies, models, and/or systems solutions.  2.    Development of detail Test plan and monitoring of progress against planned objectives. Participate in the systems implementation process performing testing, defining user procedures and workflows, developing conversion and implementation strategies, verifying conversion, providing user documentation, providing user training, and providing post-implementation support.3.    Provide business support to all global units, including new and existing product and deal structuring, user training, and assisting with the design and implementation of systems enhancements.  This is made more challenging due to differences in time zones and the variation in the business lines. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that management is kept informed, and that problems and issues are escalated appropriately.4.    Continually evaluate priorities for various projects in response to directional changes and take decisive action as required.5. Assess the results of QAT tests and take appropriate action, work closely with development group to resolve defects, escalate issues to management when necessary, make recommendation for Production readiness.6. Participate in the systems implementation process performing testing. Development of detail Test plan and monitoring of progress against planned objectives. Defining user procedures and workflows, developing conversion and implementation strategies7. Work with project team during development cycle to ensure business and technical requirement have been fulfilled; contribute recommendations and assessments to ongoing project reviews.Dimensions:The incumbent is responsible for undertaking small projects (< 100 workdays) and participating on large projects (> 500 workdays), with budgets of approximately $500,000. The systems developed are on-line real time, mission critical applications to support the trading and risk management operations where the consequence of implementing functionality based on inaccurate requirements could expose the Bank to significant losses or undue risk.The incumbent is guided by Bank policy and receives general supervision from both the Director and the Senior Manager, and direction from individual Project Managers.  The incumbent is expected to function independently to ensure that the project's objectives are met, while ensuring that management is kept informed and that problems are escalated appropriately.Education/Work Experience/DesignationsEnglish level: B1+.Recognized undergraduate degree in Business, Econometrics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.Up-to-date knowledge of systems development practices, requirements specification, and testing methodologies3 years of practical experience in related field in Testing and Postman execution experience:2 years of experience in Postman execution Minimum 1 year of experience in manual testing.Strong knowledge of:Testing methodology, procedures, and standards.Financial instruments, market conventions, valuation methods.Risk management methodologies and models, including best practices and regulatory requirements.Back Office processes and end-to-end workflows among Front, Middle, and Back OfficesFamiliarity with real-time analytical tools and formal modeling techniques.Ability to adapt quickly and decisively to changing priorities.Creative, self-starter, results-oriented, and highly motivated.Strong analytical skills for solving complex business problems.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to negotiate and persuade with diplomacy and sound judgmentGood understanding of current EDP practices and rapidly changing technology.Working Conditions:The position requires concentrated use of sight and touch at a computer terminal on average 3-4 hrs/day.  The incumbent must work under tight deadlines, conflicting priorities and changing project requirements. The incumbent must be able to react quickly to resolve problems and work overtime on occasion to meet deadlines and to implement systems with minimal impact to the end users.  The incumbent may be required to travel to remote locations.Location(s):  Colombia : Bogota : BogotaScotiaTech is a business unit within ScotiaGBS, a Scotiabank Group company located in Bogota, Colombia. The ScotiaTech hub was created to support different technology systems and processes of the Bank. We offer an inclusive, positive work environment, and competitive benefits.At ScotiaTech, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at ScotiaTech; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.