Support Business decision-making by leading the overall planning and execution of user acceptance testing across multiple business areas and systems. Provide efficient and effective test management using department standards. Effectively liaison between business and technology to accomplish the stated business objectives. Identify business requirements and process improvements, which include creating project and process specifications and conducting quality inspections.

Responsibilities

• Gather business information and incorporate into project plans with project manager or lead. Provide timely and accurate documents and communication to project team.
• Carry out User Acceptance Testing i.e. creating test plans, test scenarios, and test cases; executing test cases; documenting test results, and sharing test results with Business subject matter experts
• Work on complex projects in identifying business requirements, creating project and process specifications for new and/or enhanced systems.
• Solve a variety of complex system and system-related problems for the business as it relates to business requirements and technology, in addition to helping design or implement systems.
• Identify and implement process improvements, which includes a quality inspection. Drive quantifiable results through facilitating interaction with the business.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent
• 5 to 7 years relevant experience
• Solid analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use statistical analysis and modeling.
• Ability to identify patterns, potential issues and then translate those into functional and test requirements.
• Ability to understand technology as it relates to the business and may require product or system certifications.
• Experience in providing accurate, timely & responsive services on complex problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within the department and across business functions.
• Ability to effectively manage the test life cycle, ensuring user requirements are met and stakeholders are aligned with solution.
• Significant experience in translating user requirements to testing scenarios, defining test data, and developing detailed test cases across disparate environments.
• Demonstrated ability to provide quality assurance across a variety of projects, demonstrating the ability to lead and execute testing efforts with multiple business units across multiple systems.
• Demonstrated capability in standard office and testing applications - Microsoft Office, Jira, Unified Functional Testing (UFT)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial service experience

About Our Company

Riversource Annuities and Insurance is a part of the Ameriprise family of brands that provides our clients access to solutions that create a road map for their future. At Riversource we embrace an inclusive and collaborative culture that allows us to help others achieve their goals by providing compelling product solutions. This includes insurance to prepare for and be protected during the unexpected, as well as annuities that will provide support through every stage of retirement planning such as asset accumulation, generating income, and leaving a legacy to loved ones or charity. We celebrate the unique qualities and reward the contributions of our talented, passionate employees. If you're motivated and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares about you and your community, take the next step with Riversource.

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.