Corporate Actions Testing Associate Director

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact you will have in this role:

The Global Business Operations (GBO) organization is responsible for all operations and asset services supporting the following DTCC businesses: The Depository Trust Company (DTC), National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC), Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) – Government Securities Division (GSD) & Mortgage-Backed Securities Division (MBSD), Wealth Management Services (WMS), Insurance & Retirement Services (I&RS), Solutions Operations - Global Market Entity Identifier (GMEI), and Global Service Bureau (GSB). GBO's mission is to provide the Securities Industry with superior operations processing and client services support in an environment that minimizes risk and cost while maximizing efficiency. Corporate Actions Testing is responsible for testing system enhancements as well as new applications on behalf of the end user to validate that the expected results have been met prior to production deployment. Testing takes place in a non-production region to closely simulate the production environment. Key Functions and Responsibilities: partner with Product Management, Operations and IT, and are part of squads across multiple projects, perform automation as needed with the available testing tools, and signoff on new functionality, changes, or fault fixes before production deployment, and evidence of test plans, test cases and post-test reports.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs oversight of day-to-day UAT activities, including preparation and execution of test cases, exception resolution, delivering to project deadlines, adherence to controls and risk management activities.
• Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, using available data, perceives the impact and implications of decisions. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely results.
• Understands, applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized business functions. Support and drives continuous improvement.
• Articulates and presents complex or technical information clearly and effectively to stakeholders and/or non-technical colleagues, in both small and large group settings.
• Oversees performance management by developing, and coaching team. Strong talent evaluator with a focus on development of others to perform by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
• Uses subject matter expertise to review and enhance the control environment, and identify and implement process improvements.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate issue resolution, process improvements, and risk reduction. Takes a lead role on department projects and initiatives.
• Implements short and medium term strategy and ensures execution of divisional goals at a department level.
• Oversees development of training plans and delivery to meet staff development targets.
• Mitigates risk by following established procedures and monitoring controls, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

• Highlights the expected benefits of new actions and strategies to help others overcome fears of change.
• Fosters a culture where honesty and transparency are expected.
• Proactively seeks feedback from others on his/her own performance.
• Ensures that regular feedback is given in a constructive and behaviorally oriented manner.
• Supports an environment where individuals are respected for their contributions.

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.