Sr QA Analyst(P&C)

<p><strong>About Highspring</strong></p><p>Highspring is a trusted consulting and professional services partner, helping organizations accelerate transformation through innovative technology solutions and strategic expertise. We collaborate with leading enterprises to deliver impactful results across IT modernization, business process optimization, and digital innovation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Sr Quality Assurance Specialist</strong> to join a dynamic project within a large-scale organization. This role is ideal for professionals with strong analytical skills and experience in finance systems testing, who thrive in multidisciplinary IT environments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Participate in testing and quality assurance activities for finance systems.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external contributors to ensure compliance and accuracy.</li><li>Support system enhancements and validate integration with financial processes.</li><li>Communicate effectively across all organizational levels, including management.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within an innovative environment.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What You Bring to the Table</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience.</li><li>Studies or minor in Finance or Accounting considered a strong asset.</li><li>Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in finance systems, testing, or quality assurance within a large organization.</li><li><strong>Knowledge of IFRS17 Insurance Contracts and Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance industry is a major advantage.</strong></li><li>Ability to work in a dynamic IT environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, insight, and attention to detail.</li><li>Leadership qualities, team spirit, and ability to work independently.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Core Skills Required</strong></p><ul><li>Proficiency in <strong>Office 365</strong>, <strong>Excel</strong>, <strong>Visio</strong>, <strong>Jira</strong>, <strong>Snowflake</strong>, and <strong>RDBMS</strong> tools (e.g., Toad, MS SQL Server).</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</li><li>Bilingualism (English and French) to interact regularly with colleagues across Canada.</li><li>Must be eligible to work in Canada (no prior Canadian work experience required).</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join Highspring</strong></p><ul><li>Work on impactful projects with leading organizations.</li><li>Collaborate with top-tier professionals in a supportive and innovative environment.</li><li>Access continuous learning and career development opportunities.</li><li>Be part of a team that values diversity, inclusion, and excellen</li></ul>

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