We are looking for a QA Tester / Support Analyst to join a global technology team supporting front-to-back trading systems at a major global investment bank. This role will focus on end-to-end testing across the full trade lifecycle, working closely with Front Office, Middle Office, and Back Office applications.,

Perform end-to-end functional testing across trading systems (Front Office to Back Office)
Execute and support automated testing initiatives and frameworks
Manage and maintain non-production environments (front-to-back testing setup)
Validate trade flows, ensuring accuracy across the full lifecycle
Work closely with developers, business analysts, and support teams to identify and resolve defects
Participate in release cycles, regression testing, and system validation
Provide production support overlap where required, assisting in issue analysis and triage
Collaborate with global QA teams to ensure consistency in testing standards and delivery

3-6 years of experience in QA / Testing within an investment bank or trading environment
Functional testing of trading applications
Test automation (any framework/language)
SQL for data validation and analysis
Unix/Linux (commands and basic scripting)
Good understanding of the trade lifecycle (Front Office to Back Office)
Familiarity with FIX Protocol (working knowledge, not necessarily deep expertise)
Experience working in non-production / UAT environments
Ability to work in a global, distributed team environment
Exposure to MiFID / regulatory reporting
Experience supporting or testing electronic trading systems
Prior experience in a hybrid QA + support role

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