Surveillance Testing Specialist II

Job Description:

The Surveillance Testing Specialist II may direct entry-level testers, test leaders or directly manage a specialty function. This role is accountable for accurate and timely test execution and/or supports operational and administrative initiative activities related to a Surveillance Testing Functional area including multiple stakeholders. This role interacts extensively with internal or external contacts to identify, research, analyze and resolve complex problems.

Daily responsibilities of the Surveillance Testing Specialist II include execution of test scripts, identifying and documenting defects and providing daily updates to test leads and managers as needed. This role works closely with Risk, Compliance, and SMEs to conduct testing.

The Surveillance Testing Specialist II has intermediate knowledge of test execution and system(s) of record required, and translates business strategy into work programs and processes. This role may contribute and/or participate in multiple special projects.

EIT is a centralized group within Global Risk Management responsible for independent testing of operational processes within the eight lines of business and enterprise control functions at Bank of America to ensure the company is in compliance with domestic and international laws, rules and regulations, and that risk and controls procedures are operating effectively.

This role is an individual contributor in the Test Execution function and is responsible for daily compliance surveillance of the Global Markets division. Daily interaction occurs with Front Line Unit Leaders and managers. The Surveillance Testing Specialist II under supervision, conducts independent transactional and process testing on a team in support of needs identified by Compliance and Operational Risk Officers. Additional responsibilities include: Understanding of the Financial Industry, front office or back office experience or market and product knowledge (Equities, Foreign Exchange, Fixed Income and Commodities/Futures Options).

Compliance testing may include activities such as automated surveillance and transaction level testing. The Surveillance Testing Specialist II is accountable for quality testing execution, reporting and analysis of results. This role may participate in test script development and test design. The Surveillance Testing Specialist II contributes to the identification of themes and trends at the front line unit, control function and enterprise level. 

Required Experience:
•    5 years Business & Functional Experience
•    Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Global markets and/or products
•    Excellent understanding of global markets, processes and products (Equities, Foreign Exchange, Fixed Income and Commodities/Futures Options).
•    Ability to handle multiple projects in a dynamic environment

Include systems knowledge:
-Ability to test across multiple lines of business
-Extensive functional or professional knowledge
-Microsoft Suite of products

Skills and competencies:
-Effective Verbal Communication
-Business Writing and Acumen
-Acts with Courage and Conviction
-Strong Business Acumen
-Drives Operational Excellence
-Critical Thinking and Analysis
-Attention to Detail
-Strong Partnership and Influencing Skills
-Collaboration
-Time Management
-Complex Problem Solving
-Judgment and Decision Making
-May Give Feedback

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40