Testing and Release Manager

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Job Overview

Markets Quantitative Analysis Department (MQA) is a division of the Global Markets business and has responsibility for providing the analytical models which are used for pricing securities and risk managing the Firm’s positions throughout the Markets’ businesses. The scope of this work extends from the research into the mathematical derivation of the model, through the coding, testing, and documentation of the model for formal validation and approval, and finally to delivering the model both to the desktop and to Technology for incorporation into the Firm’s books and records systems. MQA’s responsibilities span the G10 Rates, Local Markets, Credit, Commodities, FX, Equity, Equity Hybrids and Mortgage/Securitized markets businesses.

The MQA Centre of Excellence is an integral part of the global structure of the department and plays a key role in the development of the core tools, processes and analytics.

Role overview:

The role will be to join the Release Management team in Budapest and work on the regular activities of analytics libraries to help meet the current and projected demands from the business.

MQA produces several analytics libraries across a range of asset classes which need to be released on a regular basis to users within Markets. This role will extend the current Release Management team to cover the existing and onboard additional asset classes.

What you will do:

• Support the validation and verification of production releases (Equities)

• Monitoring software release lifecycle and following up on failures with development teams

• Releasing weekly and ad-hoc version of the analytical libraries to global locations for user acceptance test

• Recording, tracking and assisting with user enquiries to the group

• Developing and enhancing tools / processes (Python, TeamCity)

• Working with other members of the global MQA and Tech teams to share best practices for testing and releases

What we will need from you:

• Technical knowledge of the following: Python, GIT / other Version Control System, Linux / Windows, Databases / SQL, Atlassian JIRA / Bitbucket

• Understanding of continuous integration systems

• Experience with complex software development lifecycle management (software builds / tests / sign off / release flow)

• 2-5 years of experience in software project management / release management role

• ISTQB Foundation level certificate would be an advantage

• Proven attention to detail, interest in project coordination and technical release management

• Ability to follow procedures and operate within strict guidelines, while creating and updating relevant documentation

• Ability to take ownership and proactive follow up

• Ability to work in a team and to work well under pressure in a Front-Office environment

What we can offer you:

By joining Citi Hungary, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well:

• Cafeteria Program

• Home Office Allowance (for colleagues working in hybrid work models)

• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)

• Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices

• Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund

• Group Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed

• Flexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balance

• Career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines

• Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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Job Family Group:

Institutional Trading

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Job Family:

Quantitative Analysis

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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