Quality Assurance, AVP

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a Senior Software Quality Assurance Lead with deep IBM Mainframe expertise and strong domain knowledge in Securities Finance and Risk Management. The ideal candidate will lead QA strategy and execution for mission‑critical financial applications, ensuring high availability, data accuracy, and regulatory compliance. This role requires hands‑on leadership in testing, automation, defect management, and Agile delivery, along with the ability to partner closely with technology, business, and risk stakeholders to safeguard high‑impact enterprise platforms.

Due to the role requirements this job needs to be performed primarily in the office with some flex work opportunities available.

What you will be responsible for

As Senior Software Quality Assurance Lead you will be

• Defining, leading, and executing the end‑to‑end QA strategy for mission‑critical IBM Mainframe applications supporting Securities Finance and Risk Management initiatives.
• Ensuring high availability, data accuracy, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance of business‑critical financial platforms.
• Leading and mentoring SQA team members while establishing and enforcing enterprise QA standards and best practices.
• Creating, maintaining, and executing functional, integration, regression, system, and UAT test plans for Mainframe batch and online (CICS) applications.
• Designing comprehensive test scenarios and test cases based on business requirements, technical specifications, and integration dependencies.
• Driving and enhancing test automation strategies and frameworks across Mainframe and hybrid environments.
• Estimating QA efforts, identifying testing scope and risks, and supporting Agile sprint and release planning activities.
• Analyzing and communicating test results, quality metrics, and defect trends to stakeholders.
• Leading defect triage, prioritization, and root cause analysis, particularly for issues impacting financial exposure and risk controls.
• Coordinating test environments and test data required to validate securities finance workflows and risk calculations.
• Reviewing and improving QA processes, controls, and governance to enhance efficiency, auditability, and quality outcomes.
• Collaborating with Development, Product, Risk, and Operations teams throughout the Agile delivery lifecycle.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strong IBM Mainframe expertise with the ability to understand complex batch, CICS, and data‑driven applications
• Proven domain knowledge in Securities Finance and Risk Management, including exposure, collateral, and control‑driven workflows
• Demonstrated QA leadership experience, including mentoring teams and setting enterprise quality standards
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills to assess defects, risks, and release readiness
• Experience driving test automation and continuous testing in Agile environments
• Clear, confident communication skills to collaborate with senior technology, business, and risk stakeholders

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance / Test Engineering roles, with increasing responsibility in enterprise environments.
• 7+ years of hands‑on Testing experience in IBM Mainframe, supporting batch and online (CICS) applications developed using COBOL, JCL, DB2, and VSAM.
• Strong understanding of Mainframe testing tools and utilities, including TSO/ISPF, SPUFI, File Manager, File Compare, and DB2 SQL.
• Demonstrated domain expertise in Securities Finance and Risk Management, including securities lending, collateral processing, exposure management, and control‑driven workflows.
• Experience supporting mission‑critical, regulated financial systems, with a focus on data accuracy, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring SQA resources and contributing to QA strategy, test automation, and Agile delivery models.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and writing automation code (where applicable to Mainframe or hybrid systems)

Additional requirements

The role requires strong experience working in a complex ecosystem of multiple mission‑critical IBM Mainframe and closely integrated downstream and upstream applications, where changes in one system can materially impact others. The candidate must demonstrate deep expertise in quality integration testing, ensuring end‑to‑end validation of data flows, business processes, and control points across Securities Finance and Risk Management platforms. Success in this environment demands disciplined testing practices, strong dependency awareness, and the ability to independently assess cross‑application risk, data integrity, and release readiness within a regulated financial services landscape.

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Salary Range:

$80,000 - $140,000 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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