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Vacancy posted: Friday, 27 Aug 2010

Test Analyst (Fund Accounting/Pricing) Edinburgh   £Exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package

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About JPMorgan Chase & Co.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $1.3 trillion and operations in more than 50 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset and wealth management, and private equity. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its JPMorgan and Chase brands. Information about the firm is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.

TSS Project Data Validation Testing Analyst Testing- (Based in Edinburgh)

Team Leader Data Validation Testing to execute the required test execution related to the build out of the Pricing utility across JPMorgan Worldwide Securities Services (WSS).  This role is a pivotal component within WSS Operations working with Fund Services Operations, Hedge Fund Services, PEFS, IOS Operations, Custody, Collateral, Broker Dealer and Security Lending.

The role of the Data Validation Testing Analyst will be to work closely with all key stakeholders, project managers, System Integrations team and technology, operations, product and segment partners to on board multiple subscribers 

Summary of Main Responsibilities

  • Preparation of Data within Subscriber and CPC applications prior to Data Validation commencing.
  • Execution of work stream plan of execution
  • Preparation of Data within Subscriber and CPC applications prior to Data Validation commencing.
  • Investigate price differences  price and FX rates - Test V Production using CPC application, WINS and Data Vendors.
  • Identification of Defects with either Subscriber application, CPC, WINS or Vendor applications.
  • Participate in lessons learnt for Tested release to enhance any future Data Validation

Experience:

  • An experienced Pricing Analyst with excellent knowledge of Pricing policy
  • Experience in Middle and or Back office for an Investment Manager or for an outsource Provider servicing Investment manager clients.
  • Possibly a qualified accountant with experience in the provision of Investment and Fund accounting for Mutual and Institutional Funds.
  • Understanding of key international accounting standards, particularly UK GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS and main European standards.
  • Experience with pricing providers such as Bloomberg, FTID and Reuters
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Experience with Mercury Quality Centre - Test execution and Defect management
  • Problem resolution and ability to assess risks/avoid issues

Skills:

  • Methodical and self-disciplined
  • Proven co-ordination and time management
  • Proven Team Leader skills
  • Proven planning and execution skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to understand and resolve issues quickly
  • Ability to communicate with programme stakeholders and management
  • Ability to influence others
  • Advanced use of Excel

JPMorgan offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package.

JPMorgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.