QA Analyst

Job Title: QA Analyst

Pay Rate: £690 via Umbrella

Location: London, 100LS

Length of Contract: 31/03/2026

The Role

As a QA Analyst, you will work closely with business stakeholders, internal IT, production support, and vendors to validate new solutions and enhance existing software via rigorous testing. You will be involved in front-office upgrades, back-office enhancements, production defect resolution, and regression testing projects, primarily within an Agile environment.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about testing, with strong analytical skills, and a desire to build a career in software quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

Testing & QA Execution

• Review requirements, specifications, and documentation to assure product quality.
• Define, maintain, and execute test scenarios and scripts for client's core systems.
• Deliver functional, system integration, regression, and UAT support testing.
• Manage defect tracking and resolution, collaborating with developers, QA leads, and production support.
• Maintain and improve regression test packs using XRAY test management tool.

Business Analysis

• Collaborate with BAs and SMEs to understand acceptance criteria.
• Translate business requirements into test scenarios and test cases.
• Assist with regression testing during UAT phases.

Test Environment & Data Management

• Ensure suitable test environments are available.
• Prepare and manage test data for execution.

Bug Management & Reporting

• Analyse, document, and track defects in line with agreed processes.
• Build dashboards and status reports to communicate testing progress and quality metrics.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual with the following:

• Experience with electronic trading flows (D2D, D2C, Bloomberg, Tradeweb, algo trading, smart order routing).
• Understanding of interest rate derivatives (swaps, futures).
• Familiarity with automation testing (advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of SDLC in Agile environments.
• Technical skills: SQL, Python, JavaScript, APIs, data reconciliation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong documentation, bug reporting, and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about quality assurance and software testing.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Solution-driven, resilient, and calm under pressure.
• Organised and able to manage changing priorities.
• Eager to learn and grow within a dynamic IT team.

Why Join Us?

• Exposure to Capital Markets systems and the investment banking function.
• Opportunities to upskill internally and grow within QA and IT.
• Diverse and inclusive work culture with mentoring and development support.
• Hybrid working, Sports & Social Clubs, Diversity & Inclusion networks.
• A collaborative, supportive environment where every voice matters.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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