A QA Engineer is needed to support testing across Aladdin modules and verify trade lifecycle processes. The role involves working closely with business analysts, developers, and derivatives subject matter experts to ensure data integrity and system dependability.
Responsibilities
- Carry out functional and regression testing across various Aladdin modules
- Verify trade lifecycle processes, data correctness, and reconciliation results
- Assist in user acceptance testing and help prioritize identified defects
- Create clear and comprehensive test plans, scripts, and outcome documentation
- Detect, report, and monitor defects until resolution
- Collaborate with business analysts, development teams, and derivatives specialists
- Support system go-live activities, including issue verification and stabilization
- Help monitor systems post-deployment during the hypercare period
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of QA experience in capital markets or asset management settings
- 2 to 3 years of practical experience performing functional testing on BlackRock Aladdin
- Solid grasp of trade lifecycle stages from order initiation to settlement and reporting
- Knowledge of financial instruments including equities and fixed income, with familiarity in derivatives being advantageous
- Proven experience using test management platforms such as JIRA, ALM, or Azure DevOps
- High level of analytical ability and precision
- Capable of working autonomously with minimal oversight
- Adaptable to working in distributed, international teams
Nice to Have
- Experience with derivatives processes including OTC swaps, futures, options, and FX
- Background supporting live production rollouts or platform transitions
- Basic proficiency in SQL for validating and reconciling data
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Prior experience engaging with North American stakeholders
Tech Stack
BlackRock Aladdin, JIRA, ALM, Azure DevOps, SQL
Benefits
- Opportunities to work on international initiatives
- Flexible work options including in-office, hybrid, or remote setups
- Medical health coverage
- Employee recognition program
- Continuous learning opportunities with tuition reimbursement
- Well-being support programs
- Team gatherings and region-specific benefits
- Compensation for sports-related activities
- Referral bonuses for successful hires
- Provision of high-performance equipment
Work Arrangement
hybrid — In-office, hybrid, or remote flexibility
Team
Team size: 2,000+ team members; Structure: Distributed, cross-border teams
- Ambitious
- Collaborative
- Constantly evolving
- Lead with trust, respect, and purpose
- Open dialogue
- Creative freedom
- Mentorship that helps you grow, lead, and make a real difference
- Ideas are challenged
- Voices are heard
- Impact matters
Additional Information
- The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and other dimensions
- Reasonable accommodations are available to support individuals with disabilities in performing essential job functions
- The job description is not comprehensive; responsibilities may change based on business requirements
- Strong English communication skills are preferred
- Experience working with North American stakeholders is preferred
- Top-tier equipment provision
