Associate, Test Analyst, Credit
Company Overview
Markit was founded in 2001 as the first independent source of credit derivative pricing and has recently been announced as the fastest growing private company in the UK. Today, our data, valuations and trade processing services are regarded as the market standard in the global financial markets, helping our clients to reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and meet regulatory requirements.
As a private company with privileged relationships with 16 shareholder banks, Markit has unparalleled access to a valuable dataset spanning credit, equities and the broader OTC derivative universe. Our unique relationships with the bank shareholders give us the opportunity to work closely with these leading market makers to develop innovative solutions for the marketplace.
With over 1,300 institutions using our independent services as clients - including investment banks, hedge funds, asset managers, central banks, regulators, rating agencies and insurance companies - we provide round-the-clock support from our offices in London, New York, Chicago, Toronto, Amsterdam, Brussels, Luxembourg, Tokyo, Singapore and Sydney.
Role Summary
Markit is seeking an experienced testing professional to join the Credit group to plan, write and execute both manual and automated tests. The Credit group uses a wide range of applications and technologies, and the candidate should be comfortable working in multi-system environments and able to co-ordinate their testing across shared project platforms.
The required candidate must be enthusiastic and proactive and demonstrate a good understanding of testing methodologies combined with experience in gathering requirements and delivering system and regression test scripts.
Being data orientated, the position requires knowledge of relational database theory, SQL, stored procedures and other data manipulation technologies. VBA Excel programming would be a considerable advantage, as would relevant product knowledge.
Duties and Accountabilities
- Reviewing business requirements and associated design documentation.
- Attending appropriate workshops and meetings to ensure a sound understanding of developments prior to testing.
- Coordinating the testing process by taking responsibility for overall progress and liaising with development and the business to ensure deadlines are met
- Developing test plans, approach, details and scripts.
- Running manual tests on software ensuring it conforms to design and set standards.
- Identify and develop improvements in the testing process, including automation.
- Raising and resolving any issues / faults identified.
- Manage risk and take contingency action where necessary.
- Input to the company-wide testing framework.
In addition to the above the candidate should have foresight to identify and comment on developments with the prospect of assessing whether they are of good enough quality to be released.
Business Competencies
- University graduate or equivalent, preferably in a computing or finance-related degree.
- Demonstrable system / regression testing experience, ideally in a financial environment with a blend of manual and automated testing.
- Excellent understanding of software systems and development.
- Experience working with V and RAD development life-cycle methodologies.
- Good understanding of relational databases, SQL, stored procedures and other data manipulation technologies.
- VBA Excel programming (desirable).
- ISEB Certification
- Commercial Awareness - Experience and understanding of the testing process, project test lifecycles, and techniques; knowledge and experience of financial markets, particularly Credit products (desirable).
Personal Competencies
- High standard of written work
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Display energy, drive and stamina
- Focused on delivery
- Must be an excellent communicator both written and verbally
- Must be able to work in a team environment
The Contact
Interested applicants should send their CV and a covering letter to careers.europe@markit.com citing "Credit Test Analyst" in the subject line.