Test Lead

Key Responsibilities: Define and validate test strategy and design for ALM and treasury systems in compliance with UAE Central Bank Rulebook. Provide domain expertise in ALM, liquidity risk, interest rate risk, and regulatory compliance (Basel III, CBUAE Circular 33/2015). Collaborate with QE and business teams to design functional test scenarios, data models, and regulatory test cases. Lead functional walkthroughs, requirement clarifications, and test coverage reviews. Support defect triage, root cause analysis, and resolution with domain insights. Ensure alignment with CBUAE liquidity regulations, including ELAR, LCR, NSFR, and ICAAP stress testing. Guide integration testing across fixed and floating instruments, derivatives, and structured products. Contribute to risk-based testing, scenario modeling, and stress test validations. Required Skills & Experience: 10+ years of experience in Treasury, ALM, or Risk Management within banking or financial services. Hands-on expertise with Ambit Focus and FIS Treasury & Risk platforms (e.g., Balance Sheet Manager, Integrity). Deep understanding of LCR, NSFR, IRRBB, funding gap analysis, and stress testing methodologies. Experience in regulatory reporting automation, data aggregation, and scenario simulation. Strong grasp of financial instruments (fixed income, floating rate, FX, derivatives). Familiarity with ALCO processes, funds transfer pricing, and liquidity forecasting. Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and risk analytics tools; knowledge of Python or VBA is a plus. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or related field. Certifications such as FRM, CFA, or Treasury Professional (CTP). Experience with UAE banking regulations, Islamic finance, and CBUAE reporting standards. Regulatory Alignment Highlights: This JD reflects UAE-specific compliance needs including: Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) and Net Stab