To apply, please send your application to Andrew Gasper at andrew@gaspar.ca
This position would be Senior Manager, or maybe Associate Director. Salary $120-140K plus bonus and future RSU eligibility
One of Big 5 bank is in the process of building its next generation platform for the computation of Market Risk and Counterparty Risk computations. The platform is being built with best-of-breed technologies which will provide the flexibility required to meet tomorrow’s regulatory requirements for both Market Risk and Counterparty Risk.
Employee Value Proposition
In becoming Head of the Market Risk QA team, you will become a leader of a key team in the organization that ensures that we are producing quality software for Market Risk and Counterparty Risk, which will be used over the next decade. Given the current focus of both US and Canadian regulators on Market Risk and Counterparty Risk capabilities, this is a high profile opportunity.
Team Responsibilities
•Manage a team which is responsible for ensuring that software development and enhancements are done correctly. Develop automated regression tests, where applicable.
•Provide coaching and feedback to team members.
•Promote a culture which values the huge contribution that a good QA team can have.
•Provide insight to the development team which can help track down bugs.
Key Skills Needed
•5+ years QA experience; 3+ years management experience.
•Excellent written and oral communications ability.
•Proactive, dynamic personality; able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
•Understanding of derivatives & finance required.
•Expertise in software development processes including code reviews, regression tests, version control.
•Java or C# experience a plus.
•SQL, ODBC, database technology experience a plus.
•Degree from a good university in a technical subject a plus.