Senior Associate, Test Analyst

CLS-Group•Iselin, NJ

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

CLS is the trusted party at the centre of the global FX ecosystem. Utilized by thousands of counterparties, CLS makes FX safer, smoother and more cost effective. Trillions of dollars’ worth of currency flows through our systems each day. Created by the market for the market, our unrivalled global settlement infrastructure reduces systemic risk and provides standardization for participants in many of the world’s most actively traded currencies. We deliver huge efficiencies and savings for our clients: in fact, our approach to multilateral netting shrinks funding requirements by over 96% on average, so clients can put their capital and resources to better use. CLS products are designed to enable clients to manage risk most effectively across the full FX lifecycle – whether through more efficient processing tools or market intelligence derived from the largest single source of FX executed data available to the market. Our ambition to make a positive difference starts with our people. Our values underpin everything that we do at CLS and define our working environment: Pivotal purpose, Trusted guardian, Targeted innovation, Facilitate connections, Delivering excellence, Inclusive culture.

Requirements

At least 2 years of strong practical experience of executing Testing initiatives within either functional or non-functional areas
Hands-on experience of delivering complex IT change projects in a fast-moving organization
Extensive Software Testing experience, including roles within at least 5 medium to large projects
Experience of managing or working with teams within an offshore service model
Experience in producing various Test artefacts including Test Strategy / Plans, Test Scenarios, Test Scripts
Experience in Defect Management
Bachelor and/or Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Professional qualifications / certifications

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to compliance standards.
Coordinate with teams and stakeholders to ensure accuracy and quality.
Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies to ensure thorough test coverage and successful project outcomes.
Identify areas for process improvement and create guidelines to maintain high compliance standards.
Identify and mitigate risks in projects, ensuring compliance with standards.
Contribute to governance and process control initiatives.
Build and maintain internal working relationships with colleagues and senior team members.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
Enhance strategic planning skills and develop structured career development plans.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
Support other departments’ use of the testing environments, where required.
Assist business staff in performing UAT.
Share technical knowledge within the team.

Benefits

401(k) match
variable compensation
Private medical insurance
dental coverage
Generous parental leave policies
Parental transition coaching programmes and support services
Wellbeing and mental health support resources
Employee Networks (including our Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network and Pride Network)
Hybrid working
Active support of flexible working for all employees where possible
Monthly ‘Heads Down Days’ with no meetings across the whole company.
Discounts and savings and cashback across a wide range of categories including health and retail for UK employees.
Discounted Gym membership – Complete Body Gym Discount/Sweat equity program for US employees.
Discover – our comprehensive learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.
Access to frequent development sessions on a number of topics to help you be successful and develop your career at CLS.
2 paid volunteer days
Annual flu vaccinations.