Judge Technical Staffing located in Tampa is searching for a Securities Business Analyst for one of our major clients.

This is a 6-12 month plus contract opportunity.  So come work for an excellent organization in the Tampa Bay area

Founded in 1970 by Martin E. Judge Jr., The Judge Group is a privately-owned professional services firm specializing in Technology Consulting, Enterprise-Wide Staffing and Corporate Training. Our solutions are successfully delivered through a workforce of 3,500 professionals and an international network of over 35 practice offices. The Judge Group prides itself on delivering services of exceptional quality and value while upholding our commitment to customer service. You can find more information about The Judge Group at www.judge.com

NO H-1'S OR THIRD PARTIES AS THEY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!!!!!!

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY IN THE TAMPA BAY AND HAVE THE SKILLS BELOW I CAN PLACE YOU IN THIS JOB!!!

SEND RESUMES DIRECTLY TO JAMES MCCULLOH at jmcculloh@judge.com TO WORK ON TAKING THE NEXT STEPS TO FINDING YOUR DREAM JOB!

The candidate will require a background in business analytics with a solid understanding of the core disciplines of testing.  A strong emphasis will be placed on facilitating workshops to define business and functional requirements, testing coverage, adherence to testing traceability, designing testing strategies, developing test cases and scripts, oversight of  test execution and defect identification and retest planning.  Understanding technical documentation and interpreting the requirements to logical testing requirements is a critical factor to the success of testing.  Analysis of defects is also critical to the success of the project and requires prompt attention to pinpoint areas of concern or opportunity.  Experience with testing tools will also be required.  The Business Analyst will manage and interact with the US and global teams within the technology, business and testing teams.

Specific responsibilities include:

•           Support BRD author in completion of intelligent and complete business requirements

•           Author  functional requirement documents  for development teams

•           Lead round table reviews of documentation to secure acceptance and sign-off

•           Traceability from BRD to FRD/MDD and requirement input into Test Director

•           Manage and develop Test Strategy Plans

•           Acquire and evaluate all project documentation for test planning

•           Coordinate and plan all phases of the testing lifecycle activities: Test case development, Test Script development,

Data Strategy, Validation Requirements, Test Execution, and Post Implementation Support.

•           Define detail testing coverage for all development test classes

•           Coordinate system testing windows with technology partners

•           Manage Defect Management process, report, analyze, and escalate problems and issues

•           Provide testing guidelines, training, and assistance to test executors and analysts

•           Provide daily and weekly progress reports of all stages of testing activities utilizing testing tools and standards

•           Partner with QC & UAT test leads / testers for knowledge transfer of new software functionality

•           Participate in the UAT Business Scenario Workshop

Key competencies include:

Industry specific competencies/ ability to learn:

•           Required experience in  Security Services products with emphasis on Settlements and  Asset servicing (Corporate Actions and Income processing).

•           Knowledge of  Swift 5XX  electronic messaging

•           Experience with mainframe or web application requirement documentation and testing.

•           Strong background and understanding of the System Development Lifecycle, with focus on requirement traceability and testing methodology

General Competencies:

•           Process improvement experience

•           Ability to interact with varying levels within the business/product, operations and technology teams

•           Ability to develop and document new system requirements and review/approve product/ops documentation

•           Ability to facilitate facility cross-functional meetings

•           Ability to provide leadership in a matrix management environment

•           Knowledge of building and management a testing strategy

•           Ability to create testing coverage by mathematically determining permutations and spreads based on key selection criteria. 

•           Project management skills

•           Excellent analytical skills

•           Strong influencing, conflict management, and negotiation skills

•           Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

•           Excellent oral and written documentation skills

•           Experience and/or knowledge of HP Quality Center Tools 

•           Self motivated

•           Proficient in MS Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.

Years of experience:

3-7 years Business Analysis role

1-3 years Test Management, Undergraduate Degree in related field or equivalent job experience.