Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and execute comprehensive system test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned with the upgrade scope.
- Validate the incoming and outgoing interfaces of the new system, ensuring data integrity and functional accuracy.
- Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and project managers to understand requirements and translate them into test scenarios.
- Perform system integration testing (SIT) and support user acceptance testing (UAT) phases.
- Identify, document, and track defects using standard defect management tools.
- Participate in test reviews, walkthroughs, and sign-off processes.
- Ensure compliance with internal QA standards and regulatory requirements.
- Provide regular status updates and contribute to test reporting and metrics.
Required Skills & Experience :
Technical & Testing Expertise :
Proven experience as a System Test Analyst or similar role in complex system upgrade or integration projects.Strong knowledge of system testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.Experience testing interfaces (inbound / outbound), including file-based and API integrations.Familiarity with test management tools such as JIRA.Ability to write and execute SQL queries for data validation and backend testing.Financial Services Experience :
Solid understanding of collateral management, settlements, or post-trade processing in a financial services environment.Knowledge of financial instruments (e.g., derivatives, repos, securities lending) and associated collateral workflows(ref : hirist.tech)