About CLS:
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 -- Protect, Improve, Grow -- underpin everything that we do at CLS and define and shape a supportive and inclusive working environment in which everyone is encouraged to be open and forward-thinking.
Job Information:
- Functional title: Test Analyst
- Department: Global Testing Services
- Corporate level: Senior Associate
- Report to: Director
- Location: New Jersey, onsite 2 days per week
- Expected full-time salary range: $85,000 - $100,000 + variable compensation + 401(k) match + benefits.
Note: Disclosure as required by NJ/NY Pay Transparency Law of the expected salary compensation range for this role.
What you will be doing:
Taking responsibility for the project testing activities. This includes:
Test Management:
Lead and manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to compliance standards. Coordinate with teams and stakeholders to ensure accuracy and quality.
Quality Assurance:
Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies to ensure thorough test coverage and successful project outcomes.
Process Improvement:
Identify areas for process improvement and create guidelines to maintain high compliance standards.
Risk Management:
Identify and mitigate risks in projects, ensuring compliance with standards. Contribute to governance and process control initiatives.
Collaboration:
Build and maintain internal working relationships with colleagues and senior team members. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
Continuous Development:
Enhance strategic planning skills and develop structured career development plans. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Taking responsibility for the support for other departments' use of the testing environments, where required. For example -- assisting business staff in performing UAT.
- Sharing technical knowledge within the team.
What we're looking for:
- 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.
Professional qualifications / certifications:
Bachelor and/or Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
Our commitment to employees:
We are a small company with a big mandate, so every person is essential to our success. We are also committed to employing and retaining the most talented and dedicated people.
What makes us interesting goes beyond our competitive salaries and great benefits. Our work environment is designed around quality outcomes, not output. The FX market would cease to function without our services, and we take pride in being responsible for keeping it running smoothly.
We are different from other financial institutions in that we have a flatter and more transparent structure with accessible leadership. You will be seen, heard and empowered to develop your career.
We are a purpose-driven organization, with an inclusive culture that focuses on doing what is right. The well-being of our people is as important to us as the resilience of our systems. In addition to encouraging our people to 'locate for your day,' we run a range of initiatives that support employees' sense of belonging and physical, emotional and mental well-being.
Our extensive benefits for employees typically include:
- Vacation/annual leave: 25 days in UK/Asia + 3 life days, 23 in US + 3 life days.
- Private medical and dental cover and life insurance.
- Generous pension contributions in the UK and Asia; matching 401(k) in the US.
- Paid volunteer days.
- 'Locate for your day' hybrid working -- 2 days a week in office.
- Access to Discover -- our learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.
- Paid parental leave / Coaching and support services.
- Career development / LinkedIn Learning.
- 'Heads down days' with no meetings on the last Friday of every month.
- Wellbeing / Mental health support.
- Diversity Council / Affinity groups (Women's Forum, Black Employee Network, Pride Network, Parents & Caregivers Network, Sustainability Network).
- Social events.
Awards:
- The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 & 2024 / Big Company / The Sunday Times Awards.
- Third place in Britain's Healthiest Workplace 2022 / Medium Company / Vitality Awards.