Experienced QA and Compliance Specialist with over 8 years of expertise in financial software systems and quality assurance. Skilled in supporting end-to-end implementations by performing comprehensive testing, creating detailed documentation, and ensuring regulatory compliance for clients in the financial domain. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile environments, develop scalable QA processes, and train teams on compliance workflows. Known for critical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail, consistently delivering high-quality solutions that align with business and client needs.
· Led the QA team within the compliance implementation group, focusing on efficient and thorough testing of compliance components for clients
· Successfully managed full lifecycle compliance QA projects, from initial requirement gathering to final testing and implementation in client environments, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
· Supported, tested, and managed QA processes to ensure comprehensive software functionality for investment compliance at various stages including hypothetical testing, pre-trade, trade allocation, post-trade, and ongoing portfolio monitoring for private and public credit managers
· Collaborated daily with development teams, business analysts, and project managers in an Agile environment to align project objectives with business strategies and client needs.
· Developed and refined detailed project documentation, including test plans, cases, and requirement traceability matrices, ensuring comprehensive coverage and extensive testing of compliance software.
· Established the Compliance QA team from scratch and built robust coverage, creating scalable workflows that significantly enhanced operational efficiency and compliance monitoring.
· Authored training materials and onboarded over 15 new hires, providing extensive training on compliance topics thereby enhancing their expertise and adaptability to meet evolving compliance demands.
· Implemented innovative ideas that resulted in a significant 35% reduction in regression testing time through targeted process improvements and automation initiatives.
· Detail-oriented and critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills, consistently ensuring high-quality outcomes and addressing complex challenges effectively.
· Specialized in testing and optimizing AIM's Ticket & Order Management, Portfolio Analytics (BDS, PORT, BENC-PRTU), and Order Management Systems (OMS), ensuring comprehensive test coverage and enhanced functionality
· Developed and maintained extensive regression test cases and automation coverage for AIM systems, using NDIM and DATE for automated regression runs.
· Crafted comprehensive test plans and cases for system and new feature testing based on functional specifications, ensuring robustness and scalability.
· Led MiFID II compliance initiatives for the Regulatory Hub (RHUB), implementing API-driven automated testing across various assets and workflows.
· Facilitated daily scrum and strategic meetings with stakeholders in NY and globally via NEXI, aligning project deliverables with business objectives.
· Managed multiple high-impact projects, fostering cross-functional collaboration and driving significant improvements in system efficiency and compliance.