Quality Engineering Specialist with Charles River and Simcorp
About the role
This role is hybrid and requires you to be at our downtown Toronto office (250 Yonge St, Toronto) at a minimum 3 days per week - subject to change at any time.
We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Engineering Specialist with hands-on experience in Charles River (CRD) and SimCorp Dimension (SCD) to join our Wealth Management QE team. The ideal candidate will bring strong domain knowledge across front, middle, or back-office investment workflows and a proven track record in delivering high-quality testing outcomes for complex financial applications.
Your future duties and responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive test strategies, plans, and cases for Charles River and SimCorp implementations, enhancements, and integrations.
- Execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing across investment management workflows (order management, compliance, portfolios, performance, accounting, settlements, etc.).
- Validate data flows between Charles River, SimCorp, and upstream/downstream systems (trading platforms, risk engines, accounting systems, market data sources).
- Perform API testing, SQL-based data validation, and report validation for trade, position, and reference data.
- Collaborate with business SMEs, product owners, developers, and vendor teams to analyze requirements, identify gaps, and ensure solution quality.
- Log and track defects, drive root-cause analysis, and ensure timely resolution.
- Participate in automation efforts where applicable (e.g., regression automation, data validation scripts).
- Support UAT planning and execution, providing guidance to business testers.
- Maintain testing documentation aligned with governance, audit, and regulatory requirements.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
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Mandatory: Hands-on experience with Charles River (CRD) and/or SimCorp Dimension (SCD).
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Strong understanding of investment management workflows (front-, middle-, back-office).
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Proficiency in SQL for data validation and experience with API testing.
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Familiarity with integration testing across multiple financial systems.
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Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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Ability to work in a hybrid environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with test automation tools and scripting for regression testing.
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Knowledge of financial instruments, trade lifecycle, and portfolio accounting.
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Exposure to governance and regulatory compliance in financial services.
#LI-JP
Disclaimer: Use of the term ‘engineering’ in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices engineering or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial engineering regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT engineering-related functions, but licensure from an engineering regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Engineering is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.
To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
About CGI
Insights you can act on to achieve trusted outcomes.
We are insights-driven and outcomes-focused to help accelerate returns on your investments. Across 21 industry sectors and 400 locations worldwide, we provide comprehensive, scalable and sustainable IT and business consulting services that are informed globally and delivered locally.
We value your opinions and welcome your comments and questions on our posts here on LinkedIn. Please keep a polite, professional and constructive tone. We remove comments containing objectionable language and derogatory views. We do not allow content that is unrelated to the subject, and we remove discriminatory and racist comments as well as spam and advertising.
Note that content on this page contains general information regarding CGI’s services and initiatives and should not be considered direct business advice. To engage in a discussion with one of our experts, please make a request through https://www.cgi.com/en/contact-us
Quality Engineering Specialist with Charles River and Simcorp
About the role
This role is hybrid and requires you to be at our downtown Toronto office (250 Yonge St, Toronto) at a minimum 3 days per week - subject to change at any time.
We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Engineering Specialist with hands-on experience in Charles River (CRD) and SimCorp Dimension (SCD) to join our Wealth Management QE team. The ideal candidate will bring strong domain knowledge across front, middle, or back-office investment workflows and a proven track record in delivering high-quality testing outcomes for complex financial applications.
Your future duties and responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive test strategies, plans, and cases for Charles River and SimCorp implementations, enhancements, and integrations.
- Execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing across investment management workflows (order management, compliance, portfolios, performance, accounting, settlements, etc.).
- Validate data flows between Charles River, SimCorp, and upstream/downstream systems (trading platforms, risk engines, accounting systems, market data sources).
- Perform API testing, SQL-based data validation, and report validation for trade, position, and reference data.
- Collaborate with business SMEs, product owners, developers, and vendor teams to analyze requirements, identify gaps, and ensure solution quality.
- Log and track defects, drive root-cause analysis, and ensure timely resolution.
- Participate in automation efforts where applicable (e.g., regression automation, data validation scripts).
- Support UAT planning and execution, providing guidance to business testers.
- Maintain testing documentation aligned with governance, audit, and regulatory requirements.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
-
Mandatory: Hands-on experience with Charles River (CRD) and/or SimCorp Dimension (SCD).
-
Strong understanding of investment management workflows (front-, middle-, back-office).
-
Proficiency in SQL for data validation and experience with API testing.
-
Familiarity with integration testing across multiple financial systems.
-
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
-
Ability to work in a hybrid environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
-
Experience with test automation tools and scripting for regression testing.
-
Knowledge of financial instruments, trade lifecycle, and portfolio accounting.
-
Exposure to governance and regulatory compliance in financial services.
#LI-JP
Disclaimer: Use of the term ‘engineering’ in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices engineering or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial engineering regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT engineering-related functions, but licensure from an engineering regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Engineering is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.
To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
About CGI
Insights you can act on to achieve trusted outcomes.
We are insights-driven and outcomes-focused to help accelerate returns on your investments. Across 21 industry sectors and 400 locations worldwide, we provide comprehensive, scalable and sustainable IT and business consulting services that are informed globally and delivered locally.
We value your opinions and welcome your comments and questions on our posts here on LinkedIn. Please keep a polite, professional and constructive tone. We remove comments containing objectionable language and derogatory views. We do not allow content that is unrelated to the subject, and we remove discriminatory and racist comments as well as spam and advertising.
Note that content on this page contains general information regarding CGI’s services and initiatives and should not be considered direct business advice. To engage in a discussion with one of our experts, please make a request through https://www.cgi.com/en/contact-us