The Senior QA Analyst is responsible for testing and validating electronic trading platforms, algorithmic trading solutions, and related controls.

The role works closely with Trading, Quantitative Research, Technology, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure system quality, stability, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute functional, UAT, regression, and control testing for trading applications.

• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts.

• Validate new system functionality, enhancements, and releases.

• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.

• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to understand requirements and expected outcomes.

• Support test automation initiatives where appropriate.

• Validate trading and risk management controls.

• Support regulatory, compliance and audit-related testing activities

• Maintain accurate, audit-ready testing documentation and evidence.

• Provide testing status and release readiness updates.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in QA, UAT, or application testing within Capital Markets.

• Knowledge of electronic trading platforms and trading workflows.

• Understanding of algorithmic trading and trading controls.

• Experience working with Trading, Technology, or Quantitative teams.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to translate business, technical, and control requirements into test cases.

Technical Skills

• Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, ALM, or similar tools.

• Familiarity with test automation tools and frameworks.

• Working knowledge of SQL and one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or .NET.

• Ability to analyze application logs and test results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting electronic or algorithmic trading environments.

• Knowledge of FX, Fixed Income, Equities, or ETFs.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to electronic trading, including MiFID and 15c3-5

• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD practices.

The salary range for this role is $115,000 up to $175,000 USD (subject to the candidate meeting the specific skills, experience, education, and qualification requirements)