Senior Analyst / Senior QA Engineer – Geneva Platform

<p><span><span>We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Analyst / Senior QA Engineer with deep hands-on expertise in the SS&amp;C Advent Geneva investment accounting platform. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing and executing complex testing cycles for Geneva upgrades, patches, and custom enhancements, with a strong focus on quality assurance, regression testing, data validation, and change management. This individual will play a key role in ensuring platform stability, operational accuracy, and successful deployment of functional updates.</span></span></p><p><span><span><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></span></p><p><span><span>Geneva Platform Ownership:</span></span></p><ul><li><span><span>Serve as a subject-matter expert for the Advent Geneva platform across the organization.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Lead analysis, configuration validation, and functional review of new Geneva releases, hotfixes, and custom workflows.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Collaborate with accounting, operations, technology, and vendor teams to understand impact and requirements for updates.</span></span></li></ul><p><span><span>Testing &amp; Quality Assurance:</span></span></p><ul><li><span><span>Design, implement, and execute comprehensive regression test plans for Geneva upgrades and environment refreshes.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Lead end-to-end functional testing, including validation of accounting calculations, security setups, instrument types, pricing, P&amp;L, and NAV impacts.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Develop automated and manual test cases, ensuring full coverage of core and peripheral Geneva modules.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Coordinate and track defect management, retesting, and resolution with internal teams and SS&amp;C Advent support.</span></span></li></ul><p><span><span>Change Management &amp; Deployment:</span></span></p><ul><li><span><span>Own the testing lifecycle for Geneva version updates—planning, environment setup, test execution, sign-off, and go-live support.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Assess operational risk of changes and provide recommendations for release readiness.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Create and maintain testing documentation, regression scripts, SOPs, and release notes.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Support UAT processes for downstream systems interfacing with Geneva (e.g., data warehouses, reporting tools, reconciliation systems).</span></span></li></ul><p><span><span>Operational &amp; Release Management:</span></span></p><ul><li><span><span>Own the testing cycle for quarterly/annual Geneva updates used in fund administration environments.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Prepare formal documentation including regression test scripts, results summaries, SOPs, and release sign-off packages.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Evaluate operational risks associated with changes and advise senior stakeholders on readiness for go-live.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Support user acceptance testing (UAT) for accounting teams and ensure that workflows remain compliant with internal controls and audit standards.</span></span></li></ul><p><span><span>Cross-Functional Collaboration:</span></span></p><ul><li><span><span>Act as a bridge between technology, middle-office, operations, fund accounting, and vendor teams.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Provide training, mentoring, and technical guidance to junior team members.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Support incident analysis and troubleshooting of Geneva-related production issues.</span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><strong>Required Experience &amp; Qualifications</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span>5-10+ years of hands-on experience with Advent Geneva, including upgrade cycles, configuration, and module functionality.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Expertise in regression testing, test case development, and quality assurance methodologies.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Strong understanding of investment accounting (multi-currency portfolios, corporate actions, derivatives, performance, fee calculations).</span></span></li><li><span><span>Prior experience working in a buy-side, hedge fund, asset manager, or fund administrator environment.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Competency with SQL and data analysis tools for testing and validation.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Strong communication skills and ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.</span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><strong>Preferred Skills</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span>Experience with automated testing frameworks or QA scripting tools.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Familiarity with Agile methodologies and release management frameworks.</span></span></li></ul><p><span><span>Knowledge of integration between Geneva and reconcil