SEPA Instant Business Analyst / Tester

Role is for an experienced Senior Test Analyst with expertise in SEPA Instant Payments to work in the Payment Change Team (within Payment Operation).
The Payment Operations team is responsible for servicing the bank's Corporate Client payments, multi-currency direct and indirect clearing services, fraud transaction monitoring, industry developments across all cash related functions and supporting the EMEA Operations Accountable Executive (AE) as Payment Service owner.
The Payment Operations team leads on all payment related investment projects, regulatory changes and is responsible for industry changes linked to cash and settlement services and products., Senior Test Analyst will be responsible for reviewing the business requirements, traceability matrices and plans, designing test plans, scripts and executing test scripts along with other members of the team.
Senior Test Analyst will also be responsible for creating MI on test progress, lead on escalation of defects with internal teams and the vendor alongside the Senior Stakeholder responsible for the overall business delivery.
This role is specially to supporting testing of operational flows for SEPA Instant from both a customer payment and clearing perspective.
Work with the Payment Operations SMEs to understand how current system and operational processes are completed
Analyse existing business requirements, scheme rules and traceability matrices in order to create test plans and scripts that cover all business testing
Establish daily MI to report on the progress of testing
Lead on defect management ensuring quick escalation to internal teams including clearly articulating the issue
Able to work with multiple stakeholders both locally and in Head Office
Lead on the execution the test scripts with other project members ensuring resource requirements are planned in advance
Support training of wider team on new system

Start Date Expiry Date Salary Posted On Experience Skills Telecommute Sponsor Visa
Immediate 19 Jan, 2025 Not Specified 20 Oct, 2024 N/A Accountability,Logical Approach,Testing Tools,Communication Skills,Management Software,Excel,Interpersonal Skills,Training,Iso20022 No No, Must have
In depth knowledge of SCT Instant (will also consider those with in-depth knowledge of SCT)
Education / Qualifications: Degree educated or similar
Functional / Technical Competencies:
Previous quality assurance and testing experience
Experience as a senior or sole tester on a project or within a team
Exceptional documentation skills
Familiarity with various testing tools and test management software
Analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and flexibility
Personal Requirements:
Excellent communication skills
Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
A proactive, motivated approach
The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
A structured and logical approach to work
Strong problem-solving skills
A creative and innovative approach to work
Excellent interpersonal skills
The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
Strong numerical skills
Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word & Excel).
A confident approach, with the ability to provide clear direction to your team
Excellent managerial/leadership experience
The ability to lead a high performing team
A strategic approach, with the ability to lead and motivate your team
The ability to articulate and implement the vision/strategy for the Liquidity, Fraud & Industry department.
Able to manage difficult staff situations, and resolve to a satisfactory outcome.
Support others in their development and training.
Nurture excellent relationship, across EMEA offices.
Able to learn new functions quickly and support functions across the team.
Nice to have
Experience of ISO20022
Experience of OPF/GPP

Our client is an UK subsidiary of a Global Financial Institution.