**About the Organization** SMBIC Data and Regulatory Operations Group is a global team operating in over 20 countries, providing essential support to key business lines including Markets, Services, and Wealth Management. We provide an array of services to enable client lifecycle transactions; from relationship establishment, supporting the data demands surrounding instruments and delivering non-financial reporting to our regulators. The Regulatory Operations Quality Assurance Team, within SMBIC Data and Regulatory Operations, independently tests conformance with non-financial regulatory reporting rules. **Role Overview:** We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quality Assurance Testing Team Lead to spearhead the testing efforts for our critical regulatory reporting applications. This role will be responsible for leading a team of QA testers in designing, planning, executing, and overseeing all aspects of testing to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of our regulatory submissions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of financial regulations, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in delivering high-quality software within a complex and demanding environment. **Responsibilities:** + **Team Leadership and Management:** + 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. + **Test Strategy and Planning:** + 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. + **Test Execution and Analysis:** 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). This includes: + **Planning & Design** : Create thorough test plans and cases to verify data accuracy, completeness, formatting, and compliance with regulations. + **Execution & Guidance:** Lead the team in executing tests, ensuring full coverage of regulatory reports. + **Documentation:** Clearly document test results, including any deviations or issues found. + **Analysis & Collaboration:** Analyze results to identify the causes of discrepancies and work with development and business teams to resolve them quickly. + **Metrics & Reporting** : Use metrics to track testing progress, find areas for improvement, and report on compliance. + **Traceability:** Ensure tests can be traced back to specific regulatory requirements. + **Automation:** Help develop and maintain automated test scripts (if applicable) to improve testing efficiency and accuracy. + **Regulatory Compliance Expertise:** + Develop a deep understanding of relevant financial regulations (e.g., CFTC Part 43/45, MiFID II, SFTR) and reporting requirements. + Ensure that testing efforts adequately address regulatory mandates and validation rules. + Collaborate with compliance and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure alignment. + **Process Improvement and Quality Assurance:** + Champion and implement best practices in quality assurance methodologies and testing techniques. + Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and tools. + Ensure adherence to established quality standards and regulatory guidelines. + **Collaboration and Communication:** + Effectively communicate testing progress, issues, and risks to project managers, developers, and other stakeholders. + Collaborate closely with business analysts, developers, and compliance teams throughout the software development lifecycle. + Participate in project meetings and provide valuable QA insights. **Qualifications:** + 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. **Preferred Qualifications:** + 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. ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family Group:** Finance ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family:** Regulatory Reporting ------------------------------------------------------ **Time Type:** Full time ------------------------------------------------------ **Most Relevant Skills** Business Acumen, Change Management, Communication, Data Analysis, Financial Acumen, Internal Controls, Issue Management, Problem Solving, Regulatory Reporting. ------------------------------------------------------ **Other Relevant Skills** For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ _Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law._ _If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review_ _Accessibility at Citi (https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm)_ _._ _View Citi’s_ _EEO Policy Statement (https://www.citigroup.com/global/eeo-aa-policy)_ _and the_ _Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)_ _poster._ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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