LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
Functional Lead, Index Change
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
The role sits within Index Change and works very closely with the Index Operations & Reviews, Technology and Research & Analytics teams. Index Change is part of the Benchmark and Indices Operations Division.
The role reports into the UAT Manager, based in Fort Mill. The role is strategic and provides User Acceptance Testing (UAT) expertise across London Stock Exchange.
Index Change is responsible for all elements of Business Change of the London Stock Exchange. It is a global group, with teams in London, Taipei, and Fort Mill. The group operates a "follow the sun model" and works as a single team across the different time zones.
This role will encompass all asset classes and data elements, working with the teams in each location and strategic partners to achieve the objectives. The role sits within a SAFE Agile development methodology, the successful applicant will be a strong team player who is a self-starter with strong UAT experience.
Key Responsibilities
Ensuring that the development process is being demonstrably followed
Sign off business requirements for completeness and ability to create and validate test cases from user stories
Ensure full SDLC governance is followed
Liaison with Development, QA, and the end users (Business)
Ability to create E2E business scenarios that are not documented in user stories, working with the business to understand these operational flows
Support the development of business requirements
Provide test plan to define approach
Create traceability matrix to ensure proper coverage.
Peer Review and sign off UAT Test Plans and Scripts written by UAT Analysts
Provide support and council to UAT analyst
Execution of UAT Test Scripts
Production of Execution Reports
Lead the writing of procedures and provide training to user for projects and enhancements worked on
Represent Index change on smaller projects from initialisation phase right through to implementation.
Team player, working with the team to help resolve production issues, maintain environments, and improve overall quality within the team
Support the business on recent system enhancements
Candidate Profile / Key Skills QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Excellent communication skills allowing an ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels within the company and with external clients/suppliers
Excellent knowledge of financial markets - Fixed Income and Equities especially
Commercial experience implementing projects within a financial institution
Good attention to detail is essential
Must be able to work under pressure and prioritise conflicting tasks to complete them in the most effective way
Ability to relate to commercial as well as technical staff at all levels within FTSE Russell is important
Ability to provide constructive feedback to UAT analysts
Ability to challenge technology requirements and be the voice of the business.
Proven ability to develop and manage test cases/scripts, test criteria & procedures
Proven ability to translate scope and business rules into test cases/scripts
Proven ability to develop test cases/scripts when there is no clearly defined scope, requirements, uses cases or stories
Have excellent SQL knowledge
Have excellent Microsoft office knowledge with a focus on Excel
Familiar with various test products and tools (e.g. Quality Center, Jira etc.)
TYPE OF PERSON
Highly motivated, self-starter with a strong background in software quality assurance
Enthusiastic with an ability to operate in a dynamic environment and to work to tight deadlines
Methodical approach to work with a high attention to detail
Quick learner
Ability to resolve problems in a logical manner
Excellent communicator, ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels within the company and with external clients/customers
GENERAL
Comfortable with flexible hours
Team player
Highly motivated
Self-starter
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.
LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.
You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.
LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.
If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.
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The role reports into the UAT Manager, based in Fort Mill. The role is strategic and provides User Acceptance Testing (UAT) expertise across London Stock Exchange.
Index Change is responsible for all elements of Business Change of the London Stock Exchange. It is a global group, with teams in London, Taipei, and Fort Mill. The group operates a "follow the sun model" and works as a single team across the different time zones.
This role will encompass all asset classes and data elements, working with the teams in each location and strategic partners to achieve the objectives. The role sits within a SAFE Agile development methodology, the successful applicant will be a strong team player who is a self-starter with strong UAT experience.
Key Responsibilities
Ensuring that the development process is being demonstrably followed
Sign off business requirements for completeness and ability to create and validate test cases from user stories
Ensure full SDLC governance is followed
Liaison with Development, QA, and the end users (Business)
Ability to create E2E business scenarios that are not documented in user stories, working with the business to understand these operational flows
Support the development of business requirements
Provide test plan to define approach
Create traceability matrix to ensure proper coverage.
Peer Review and sign off UAT Test Plans and Scripts written by UAT Analysts
Provide support and council to UAT analyst
Execution of UAT Test Scripts
Production of Execution Reports
Lead the writing of procedures and provide training to user for projects and enhancements worked on
Represent Index change on smaller projects from initialisation phase right through to implementation.
Team player, working with the team to help resolve production issues, maintain environments, and improve overall quality within the team
Support the business on recent system enhancements
Candidate Profile / Key Skills QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Excellent communication skills allowing an ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels within the company and with external clients/suppliers
Excellent knowledge of financial markets - Fixed Income and Equities especially
Commercial experience implementing projects within a financial institution
Good attention to detail is essential
Must be able to work under pressure and prioritise conflicting tasks to complete them in the most effective way
Ability to relate to commercial as well as technical staff at all levels within FTSE Russell is important
Ability to provide constructive feedback to UAT analysts
Ability to challenge technology requirements and be the voice of the business.
Proven ability to develop and manage test cases/scripts, test criteria & procedures
Proven ability to translate scope and business rules into test cases/scripts
Proven ability to develop test cases/scripts when there is no clearly defined scope, requirements, uses cases or stories
Have excellent SQL knowledge
Have excellent Microsoft office knowledge with a focus on Excel
Familiar with various test products and tools (e.g. Quality Center, Jira etc.)
TYPE OF PERSON
Highly motivated, self-starter with a strong background in software quality assurance
Enthusiastic with an ability to operate in a dynamic environment and to work to tight deadlines
Methodical approach to work with a high attention to detail
Quick learner
Ability to resolve problems in a logical manner
Excellent communicator, ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels within the company and with external clients/customers
GENERAL
Comfortable with flexible hours
Team player
Highly motivated
Self-starter
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.
LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.
You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.
LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.
If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.
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