BAT Analyst

Position DescriptionThis 12 Month secondment position offers the unique opportunity for an individual to work in another department to gain valuable experience and broaden their skill set.We are seeking a meticulous and details orientated Business Acceptance Tester to join our team. The team play an important role in the health and standards of our Operations units; they are responsible for driving quality and operational efficiencies. We are looking for a candidate to complete Business Acceptance testing and support the introduction of new IT functionality for our Operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our software meets the business requirements and functions as intended before deployment. They will also look to lead and promote the company culture which values the importance of our People, Customers, Result, and our external Community. Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities Collaborate with stakeholders, SME’s & IT Developers to understand business requirements and acceptance criteria. Analysis of SRA (System Requirements) and/or JIRA stories for upcoming IT releases as a basis for write detailed business acceptance tests and internal readiness documentation. Develop comprehensive test cases based on business requirements. Execute test cases to validate functionality and identify defects. Responsible for documenting, tracking and appropriate resolution of defects and any deviations from the expected functionality. Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve issues. Attendance and involvement at development meetings alongside operational representatives to gain a complete understanding of new functionality and impacts to operational processing. Close partnership with relevant Subject Experts to get a complete and reliable understanding of key customer operations processes. This will include shadowing and working with various Customer Ops functions for short periods to upskill. Communicating concerns, potential risks, timeline changes, blocking issues etc to management Close cooperation with Customer Ops SMEs as well as IT development and test management to create high quality documents that document the impact of any system changes.  Support of colleagues in the team in completing collective tasks Summary of Key Competencies required for the position.  High level of organization. Focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Inquisitive mindset: desire to understand systems and workflows. Results orientation with an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to identify problems and propose effective solutions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Lean/Continuous improvement mindset  Experience, Qualifications & Background Ideally Required  Proficient in MS Office. Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel is considered an advantage.  Experience in Fund Operations or Order Routing functions an advantage but not essential. Understanding of Clearstream's products and services an advantage, in particular Investment Funds, Settlement and Custody. Proven experience of testing and an understanding of project management practices is considered as an advantage. Excellent analytical skills and care for detail  Good organisational skills  Excellent communication skills and willingness to build a network outside of Operations. Any additional experience in Summit or Agile methodologies, test tools like JIRA and ALM, is considered as an advantage.NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.  Why Deutsche Börse Group? We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position. Mobility We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities. Work environment Collaboration, communication, or deep focus – in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included. Health and wellbeing We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates. Financial stability We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts. Hybrid work Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds. Flexible working hours We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, part-time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job. Internationality Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations. Development We promote individual development by offering internal development programmes, mentoring, further education and training budgets.