Trade & Settlement Techno-Functional Automation Lead

Trade & Settlement Techno-Functional Automation Lead

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Trade & Settlement Techno-Functional Automation Lead (Individual Contributor)
Location: Pune Experience: 10 to 14 years

Overview
We are seeking a visionary Trade & Settlement Techno-Functional Automation QA Lead to drive excellence in software quality engineering. The ideal candidate must possess strong functional knowledge of Capital Markets Trade Processing, Trade Lifecycle, Settlement, Reconciliation, and related Trade & Settlement functions. This domain expertise is mandatory in addition to deep automation and quality engineering experience.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Quality Leadership, Automation Excellence, Technical Execution, and Process Optimization.

Required Skills & Expertise
• Mandatory Qualification: Candidates without demonstrable Trade & Settlement domain experience will not be considered for this role.
• Automation Tools & Languages: Java, Selenium, LeanFT, BDD (Cucumber/JBehave), TestNG, Eclipse/IntelliJ
• Platforms & Technologies: SQL, NoSQL, Unix/Linux, Windows, RESTful APIs, Web Services, Mainframe
• Cloud & DevOps: Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines
• Frameworks: Data Quality frameworks, predictive analytics models
• Mandatory Domain Knowledge: Strong functional expertise in Trade & Settlement Operations; end-to-end trade lifecycle, matching, confirmation, settlement, reconciliation; Capital Markets and Securities Processing knowledge.
• Knowledge of SWIFT MT54x and ISO20022 settlement messaging preferred.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, communication and stakeholder management.

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

About Our Pune Office

The Northern Trust Pune office, established in 2016, is now home to over 3,000 employees. The office handles various functions, including Operations for Asset Servicing and Wealth Management, as well as delivering critical technology solutions that support business operations across the globe.

Our Pune team takes our commitment to service to heart. In 2024, they volunteered more than 10,000+ hours into the communities where they live and work. Learn more.

Experience Level

Senior Level