VP, Algo and E-Trading QA and Controls Testing Manager
BMO Financial Group2 hours ago
Toronto, CanadaStaff+
Responsibilities
- Execute functional, UAT, regression, and control testing for trading applications.
- Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
- Validate new functionality, enhancements, and releases for electronic trading platforms and algorithmic trading solutions.
- Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.
- Partner with Trading, Quantitative Research, Technology, Risk, Compliance, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into test cases.
- Support test automation initiatives and validate trading and risk management controls.
- Support regulatory, compliance, and audit-related testing activities.
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready testing documentation and evidence.
- Provide testing status and release-readiness updates.
Requirements
- Experience in QA, UAT, or application testing within Capital Markets.
- Knowledge of electronic trading platforms and trading workflows.
- Understanding of algorithmic trading and trading controls.
- Experience working with Trading, Technology, or Quantitative teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to translate business, technical, and control requirements into test cases.
- Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, ALM, or similar tools.
- Familiarity with test automation tools and frameworks.
- Working knowledge of SQL and one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or .NET.
- Ability to analyze application logs and test results.
- Preferred experience supporting electronic or algorithmic trading environments.
- Preferred knowledge of FX, Fixed Income, Equities, or ETFs.
- Familiarity with electronic-trading regulatory requirements, including MiFID and 15c3-5.
- Preferred experience with automated testing and CI/CD practices.
Benefits
- Health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, retirement savings plans, and other perks and rewards.
- The position is based at 100 King Street West.
- BMO provides training, coaching, manager support, and network-building opportunities.
- BMO offers accommodations on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.