Global Banking & Markets Operations - Testing - Associate - Bengaluru

Global Banking & Markets Operations - Testing - Associate - Bengaluru

GLOBAL BANKING & MARKETS 

We make markets in and clear client transactions on major stock, options and futures exchanges worldwide. Through our global sales force, we maintain relationships with our clients, receiving orders and distributing investment research, trading ideas, market information and analysis.

 

OPERATIONS

Operations is a dynamic, multi-faceted segment that partners with all parts of the firm to deliver banking, sales and trading and asset management capabilities to clients around the world. In addition, Operations provides essential risk management and control to preserve and enhance the firm’s assets and its reputation. For every trade agreed, every new product launched, or market entered, every transaction completed, it is Operations that develops the processes and controls that makes business flow.

 

YOUR IMPACT

Are you looking to use your test automation and management skills to deliver a diverse slate of high priority initiatives while expanding your technical skills and visibility across the entire global Goldman Sachs organization? Regulatory, Controls and Strategic Change team is seeking a professional who is looking to collaborate with an ever-changing cadre of stakeholders to deliver test automation ranging from tactical to strategic solution implementation. You will not only utilize but be able to evolve some of the latest test automation methodologies and test analysis tools while driving test automation to completion on time, on budget, with quality and high customer satisfaction.

OUR IMPACT

Testing CoE is a centralized framework that comprises of strategic assets – process, people, tools and best practices, to govern how a testing organization engages and delivers highly efficient and effective testing services to the Operations division, working in close partnership with Technology and other divisions. The objectives are (1) to automate testing and (2) to execute strategy and establish the capability, including people, processes, and tools.

JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver high priority projects across all typical project phases: 

• Build test automation framework and strategy in partnership with Technology and Operations 
• Test planning execution, defect management, including progress monitoring, reporting KPIs and KRIs assuring quality throughout the project 
• Build and manage strong relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders in Operations, 
• Technology and the business. Manage competing priorities across these groups 
• Understand the firm’s and Operations’ strategic plans, business, process, and architecture in order to influence design and drive change related conversations 
• Provide support and advice to Operations teams on testing tools and methodology This position description is intended to describe the duties most frequently performed by an individual in this position. It is not intended to be a complete list of assigned duties but to describe a position level. The role shall be performed within a professional office environment. Goldman Sachs has health and safety polices that are available for all workers upon request. There are no specific health risks associate with the role. 
• Manage team members on test planning and execution; act as quality assurance for those projects. Assist in staffing resources to projects as appropriate 
• Working knowledge of financial products, e.g., Equities, Fixed Income, Exchange Traded and OTC Derivatives 
• Exposure to regulatory reporting and perform testing as per the various Regulatory requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in functional and automation testing using tools like Selenium, FitNesse, Cucumber or similar testing tools 
• Experience in design and implementation of test automation 
• Good understanding on test automation framework like data driven, hybrid driven etc 
• Knowledge of testing concepts, methodologies, and technologies 
• Manage multiple tasks, great analytical skills and use sound judgement 
• Ability and skills to understand business requirements, analyze and write test scripts 
• Good interpersonal communication skills with ability to lead test projects / streams independently 
• Collaborate globally across functional and technology teams for better testing outcomes 
• Pro-activeness, flexibility, and creativity in driving results 
• Team player and fast learner, ability to succeed in a culture where change and speed are part of daily work 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Required 4+ years of relevant professional experience 
• Degree in Computer Sciences preferred 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Exposure to regulatory reporting projects like MiFiD II, EMIR, CFTC etc 
• Knowledge of Java / Python or object-oriented programming is required 
• Hands-on experience in writing Automation code and / or building Automation framework 
• Working knowledge on GIT / SVN. Should be able to setup CI / CD pipeline 
• Good to have knowledge on Database and Unix

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS 

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers. We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodation for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. 

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Experience Level

Mid Level