What you will do (1st year expectations)
* Gather, understand, analyze, and translate Front Office user needs into detailed functional specifications
* Participate in the translation of functional requirements into technical specifications in close collaboration with development teams
* Develop and execute test cases, being responsible for functional testing, particularly focusing on PV and Risk impacts
* With support from developers and the release manager, create automated non-regression tests
* Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with end users and perform qualification tests (integration and regression testing)
* Participate in workload estimation required for development and testing activities
* Coordinate production deployment steps
* Contribute to 3rd level support, including analysis of existing systems, incident monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolution
* Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation for all developments (JIRA, Confluence, etc.)
* Learn and gain expertise in "Summit Software" and the broader IT ecosystem
Context
* Role based in Lisbon with a hybrid remote work model
* Occasional travel to Porto and Paris to integrate with the full team
* Daily interaction with international teams, mainly based in Paris
* Strong focus on system integration (service-oriented architecture)
* Understanding business processes is critical, as systems interact with both internal and external banking entities
Profile Requirements
Business Skills
* Solid knowledge of Front Office and Middle Office workflows (P&L, OTC trades, credit and IR swaps, CDS, bonds, repos, MM, some FX, and regulatory aspects)
* Strong understanding of financial products, including credit derivatives, interest rate derivatives, cash, FX, and options
* Experience in testing and mapping business processes and protocols, particularly in:
* Booking (new products)
* Valuation
* Platform projects
* Reporting projects
Technical Skills
* SQL
* Nice to have: Knowledge of Summit Front Office
Soft Skills
* Strong interpersonal skills and enjoyment of human interaction
* High level of autonomy and strong verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
* Proven capability to communicate effectively and influence key stakeholders
* Team-oriented mindset
* Resourceful with strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills
* English level: C1
* Very nice to have: Portuguese level C1
* Nice to have: French level B2
Salary Range: 1650€ to 1950€ a month