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U.S. Bank Testing Analyst- Foreign Exchange/FX in Minneapolis, Minnesota
At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.
Job Description
U.S. Bank is seeking a highly effective and dynamic individual to perform testing and project support for our Foreign Exchange( FX) Line of Business in our Capital Market space. This position will help support the delivery of business needs via the Wallstreet product suite and will collaborate with internal partners to ensure efficiencies and value-added solution are properly and thoroughly tested and validated prior to any production release. Success will be measured through effective and proactive risk mitigations efforts, strong partnered approach to drive business satisfaction and effectiveness.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of foreign exchange, Wall Street operations, and have experience working with Jira and Excel.
This position is a hybrid role which has weekly onsite attendance requirements. As such, the position is only available in Charlotte, NC and Minneapolis, MN. See below for hybrid requirements.
Responsibilities:
Conduct thorough testing and validation of implemented solutions to ensure they meet the desired outcomes and adhere to project specifications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams of Product Owners/ Product Managers and Business partners to test enhancements, understanding impact to current configuration and business partners, testing of changes, and supporting change management efforts.
Write clear testing scripts and create workflow diagrams ensuring they accurately capture business requirements and align with project objectives.
Support development team during testing phases to ensure business requirements have been interpreted correctly and to reduce UAT testing time.
Attend daily scrum with team members, report and manage defects in JIRA to ensure that all issues are resolved according to guidelines and expectations.
Work closely with the overall agile team in planning, coordinating, and implementing testing model on various phases of project.
Monitor project progress, identify potential risks or roadblocks, and propose mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
Collaborate with Technology to execute regression testing and integration testing in integration test environment.
Maintain accurate documentation of testing requirements, specifications, and progress updates.
Stay updated with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices related to foreign exchange and Wall Street operations.
Provide support and guidance to team members, sharing expertise and knowledge to enhance overall project performance.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
Typically one or more years of related experience
Preferred Skills/Experience
Strong knowledge of foreign exchange operations, Wall Street practices, and financial markets.
Proficiency in using Jira, PractiTest and Zephry for project management and issue tracking.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, modeling, and reporting.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile project environments is preferred.
Knowledge of testing automation frameworks and ability to execute automation scripts.
*The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days*
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants (https://careers.usbank.com/global/en/disability-accommodations-for-applicants) .
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
EEO is the Law
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal KNOW YOUR RIGHTS (https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) EEO poster.
E-Verify
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://careers.usbank.com/verification-of-eligibility-for-employment) .
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $86,360.00 - $101,600.00 - $111,760.00
U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Job postings typically remain open for approximately 20 days of the posting date listed above, however the job posting may be closed earlier should it be determined the position is no longer required due to business need. Job postings in areas with a high volume of applicants, such as customer service, contact center, and Financial Crimes investigations, remain open for approximately 5 days of the posting listed date.