Regulatory Operations Quality Assurance Team Lead, Citi

Citi

Location:
India, Pune

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Regulatory Operations Quality Assurance Team seeks a Team Lead to oversee testing efforts for regulatory reporting applications. This role involves managing a team, executing testing practices, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and driving process improvements in a challenging and dynamic environment.

Job Responsibility:

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA testers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor progress to ensure timely completion of testing activities
Provide guidance, training, and support to team members to enhance their technical and domain expertise
Conduct performance evaluations and identify opportunities for professional development
Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans specifically tailored for regulatory reporting applications
Define test scope, objectives, and resource requirements in alignment with project goals and regulatory mandates
Identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges associated with testing regulatory reporting systems
Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of testing activities focused on verifying the conformance of regulatory reports to applicable regulations (e.g., CFTC Part 43/45, MiFID II, SFTR)
Create thorough test plans and cases to verify data accuracy, completeness, formatting, and compliance with regulations
Clearly document test results, including any deviations or issues found
Analyze results to identify the causes of discrepancies and work with development and business teams to resolve them quickly
Use metrics to track testing progress, find areas for improvement, and report on compliance
Develop a deep understanding of relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements
Ensure that testing efforts adequately address regulatory mandates and validation rules
Collaborate closely with business analysts, developers, and compliance teams throughout the software development lifecycle
Champion and implement best practices in quality assurance methodologies and testing techniques
Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and tools
Effectively communicate testing progress, issues, and risks to project managers, developers, and other stakeholders.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field
Proven experience (typically 12+ years) in software testing, with a significant focus on regulatory compliance testing within the financial services or a similarly regulated industry
Demonstrated experience leading testing teams and managing testing projects
Strong understanding of relevant regulations (e.g., CFTC Part 43/45, MiFID II, SFTR) and reporting requirements
Experience in testing applications and reports that utilize large datasets
Proficiency in writing and executing SQL queries for data validation and analysis
Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python for test automation and data manipulation
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Experience with test management tools (e.g., Jira)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and concisely
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools
Familiarity with data warehousing and business intelligence concepts relevant to regulatory reporting
Experience working in a financial institution or with financial regulatory reporting systems.

Nice to have:

Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools
Familiarity with data warehousing and business intelligence concepts relevant to regulatory reporting
Experience working in a financial institution or with financial regulatory reporting systems.

What we offer:

Equal opportunity employer policies
Progressive internal development and training programs.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 01, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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