UAT Insourcing Strategy, Platforms, Associate, Wealth Management
Morgan Stanley · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $90,000 / year
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Job highlights
- Test wealth management digital platforms.
- Work in an Agile squad environment.
- Collaborate with technology and business teams.
- Ensure platforms meet end-user requirements.
- Support UAT lead and Product Owners.
About the role
UAT Associate Wealth Management Platforms
Morgan Stanley India is seeking a User Acceptance Tester (UAT) Associate to join the Wealth Management Platforms group in Mumbai. This role supports senior leadership's vision by ensuring industry-leading digital platforms used by financial advisors, branch managers, support professionals, and clients are delivered seamlessly. You will work in an Agile environment, collaborate with various teams, and contribute to the development of innovative financial services platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Testing: Understand business requirements to create comprehensive test scenarios, conduct functional, regression, and end-to-end testing, and support production checkouts.
- Subject Matter Expertise: Develop a deep understanding of platforms, applications, and peripheral systems to become a subject matter expert.
- Agile Collaboration: Work effectively within Agile Squads, liaise with Technology QA teams, and support Product Owners and Business Analysts.
- Test Planning: Create test plans, test cases, and scripts, including negative scenarios, to ensure systems meet end-user requirements and business standards.
- Defect Management: Support the review, prioritization, and management of defects.
- Continuous Improvement: Proactively reflect on work accomplished, identify potential blockers, and define next steps for task completion.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with stakeholders across different regions, demonstrating strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Required Experience and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3-7 years of experience in UAT, preferably in financial services or program management.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Excellent active listening, research, and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge and experience with Agile methodologies and delivery practices.
- Application and/or software testing experience.
You Might Also Have
- Experience with tools like Selenium, RestAssured, Gradle, Junit, GIT Stash, Jira, ALM, TeamCity.
- Experience with BDD and traditional SDLC.
- SQL scripting proficiency.
- Test script automation experience.
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm and a market leader in investment banking, investment management, and wealth management services. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. Our diverse workforce reflects a broad cross-section of global communities, bringing varied backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. We offer comprehensive employee benefits and perks, along with ample opportunities for career growth and development within the business.
Key skills/competency
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Wealth Management Platforms
- Agile Methodologies
- Test Scenarios and Cases
- Functional Testing
- Regression Testing
- End-to-End Testing
- Defect Management
- Financial Services
- Stakeholder Management
Skills & topics
- UAT
- User Acceptance Testing
- Wealth Management
- Financial Services
- Agile
- Testing
- Test Automation
- Software Testing
- QA
- Morgan Stanley
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your UAT, financial services, and Agile experience. Quantify achievements where possible.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize attention to detail, analytical mindset, and communication abilities in your application.
- Demonstrate understanding: Research Morgan Stanley's values, wealth management services, and technology platforms.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with testing, Agile, and stakeholder collaboration.
- Highlight relevant tools: If you have experience with Selenium, Jira, or SQL, be sure to mention it.
Technical preparation
Familiarize with Agile testing principles.,Practice writing detailed test cases.,Understand financial services platforms.,Prepare for SQL scripting questions.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex testing challenge.,How do you manage priorities effectively?,Explain your approach to stakeholder communication.,How do you ensure testing quality?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the UAT Associate role at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Platforms?
- The UAT Associate will focus on performing user acceptance testing for digital platforms within Wealth Management, ensuring they meet business requirements and end-user needs in an Agile environment.
- What experience is essential for the UAT Associate position at Morgan Stanley?
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, along with 3-7 years of UAT experience, preferably in financial services, is essential. Strong analytical and communication skills are also key.
- How does Morgan Stanley support career growth for its UAT Associates?
- Morgan Stanley offers ample opportunities for career growth and development. The company supports employees through comprehensive benefits and encourages internal mobility for those demonstrating passion and grit.
- What are the key technical skills for a UAT Associate at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Platforms?
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, knowledge of Agile methodologies, and application/software testing experience are required. Experience with SQL scripting and test automation tools is a plus.
- What is the work environment like for a UAT Associate at Morgan Stanley India?
- The role operates within an Agile Squad in Mumbai, collaborating closely with Technology and Platforms teams, requiring effective partnership with stakeholders across different regions.
- How can I demonstrate my fit for the UAT Associate role at Morgan Stanley?
- Highlight your experience in testing, understanding business requirements, creating test cases, defect management, and your ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, Agile setting. Emphasize your analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Does Morgan Stanley offer flexibility in working hours for this role?
- The role requires flexibility with working hours, especially to support production checkouts and releases, which may involve working with teams in different time zones or during release weekends.