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FDM Group • Newark, New Jersey, United States
Salary: 300+ trusted client pa
Role & seniority: QA Analyst / Tester (3+ years in QA, mid-level)
Stack/tools: Manual testing; SDLC QA processes; defect/test management tools (Jira, TestRail, ALM); data-focused, financial services domain; SQL/data validation (preferred)
Analyze business/functional requirements for securities finance and collateral management systems
Design, document, and execute test cases/scenarios; perform functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing
Validate trade lifecycles, collateral movements, margin calculations, and reporting; log and track defects; support releases and QA process improvements
Must-have skills: 3+ years QA/testing in financial services or enterprise tech; hands-on manual testing; strong SDLC/QA process knowledge; ability to translate requirements into test scenarios; attention to detail; strong written/verbal communication; experience with defect/test management tools
Nice-to-haves: Experience with Securities Finance, Collateral Management, Margin, Repo, or Securities Lending; SQL/data validation; Agile or hybrid Agile exposure; testing regulatory/compliance systems
Location & work type: Newark, NJ; hybrid work (in-office 2–3 days/week); W2 directly with FDM (no C2C/visa sponsorship) for an initial 9-month project term with potential extension
About The Role This position requires the successful candidate to work on a W2 directly with FDM. We cannot accept C2C, 1099 or employment sponsorship (e.g. H1-B) for this position.
FDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices; Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance.
FDM is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst / Tester located in Newark, NJ to support a project in the Securities Finance & Collateral Management technology sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 9 months but may be extended.
This role will be hybrid with requirements to be in office 2-3 days per week.
About You This role is responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, and reliability of mission-critical platforms that support securities lending, repo, margin, and collateral management processes for global financial institutions. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in manual testing, a solid understanding of financial services systems, and experience working in complex, regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze business and functional requirements related to securities finance and collateral management systems
Design, document, and execute detailed test cases, test plans, and test scenarios
Perform manual functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
Validate trade lifecycle workflows, collateral movements, margin calculations, and reporting outputs
Identify, document, and track defects through resolution using defect-tracking tools
Collaborate closely with product managers, business analysts, developers, and other QA team members
Participate in requirement reviews to provide early feedback on testability and quality risks
Support release cycles by ensuring testing milestones are met on time
Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and testing standards
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience in a QA / Testing role within financial services or enterprise technology
Hands-on experience with manual testing methodologies and best practices
Strong understanding of SDLC and QA processes
Experience testing complex, data-driven applications
Familiarity with defect management and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, ALM)
Ability to analyze requirements and translate them into comprehensive test scenarios
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Securities Finance, Collateral Management, Margin, Repo, or Securities Lending systems
Understanding of financial instruments, trade lifecycle, and post-trade processing
Exposure to SQL or data validation techniques
Experience working in Agile or hybrid Agile environments
Prior experience testing regulatory or compliance-driven systems
About Us FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead.
With 35+ years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time—while guiding our people toward exponential growth.
🌍 Global impact – 19 centers across North America, APAC, the UK, and Europe
🚀 25,000+ careers launched – and counting
🤝 300+ trusted client partners
Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Tech careers should be for everyone. With 80+ nationalities represented, FDM thrives on diversity, fuels innovation through unique perspectives, and celebrates success together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and FTSE4Good-listed company, we ensure every qualified applicant gets a fair shot—no barriers, just opportunities.
Additional Considerations FDM Group, Inc. is registered to operate and hire employees in select states within the US. We will consider employment applications exclusively from candidates who are either residing in one of the following states or willing to relocate to them: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.