Associate Analyst Tester

Role Description

The role is responsible for the business and functional solution design, technical analysis of FNZ’s platform capabilities, business processes analysis and end to end testing (including supporting client UAT).

They will work both independently and within a client aligned team to examine existing IT systems and business models, analyse requirements (both business and technical) and to decompose these into user stories and supporting solution design with limited assistance from experienced Analyst Testers. These activities will likely include interaction with and management of stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure that solution designs meet clients’ requirements. The Analyst Tester is also required to work closely and proactively with Analyst Developers to implement quality and future proof functionality.

The Analyst Tester – Entry level will need to be proactive, detail-oriented, good listener, quick learner and organised to rapidly gain knowledge of FNZ platform capabilities, FNZ processes and procedures and understanding of assigned functional areas of the FNZ platform to deliver on time their assigned task. The Analyst Tester – Entry level will need to learn about, apply and demonstrate end to end ownership in all aspects of analysis/testing from the more technical testing approaches including test automation, database manipulation and xml injection testing to test design, functional specification testing and supporting UAT.

There is an expectation that the Analyst Tester – Entry level will learn about our application, our business and the industry we operate in as well the range of test tools and methodologies we use to support our business.

They will have to proactively ensure they use provided materials, internal and external resources and the available support systems (line manager, assigned buddy, experienced colleagues) to increase their knowledge and skills.

Specific Role Responsibilities

Analysis:

• Learn how to and develop and maintain a fair knowledge of the platform functionality and business processes related to their nominated functional area under limited guidance.
• Discuss with Solution Consultants, SMEs, Senior Analyst Testers or Analyst Tester Leads to understand the features that make up the solution from the end user perspective and document the solution design accurately with limited guidance after having learned how to.
• Learn how to and produce Systems artefacts as per FNZ SDLC and following the best practices and guidelines.
• Author user stories that make up the assigned feature(s) using the correct business outcome driven syntax.
• Learn how to and then work with Analyst Developers and Delivery/Project Managers to ensure business requirements are met and solutions are kept up to date.
• Learn how and then ensure that any new business artefacts adhere to procedural and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Learn how to and then functionally review build artefacts for functional areas assigned.
• Interact with the S&S, Operations functions and other stakeholders as required throughout the delivery lifecycle and post-implementation.

Test Design & Preparation:

• Ensure acceptance criteria for each story is defined and covers both positive and negative testing scenarios using correct BDD syntax to feed into automation tests.
• Write/Produce artefacts to support testing activities such as Test Designs, Test Matrices, Test Cases, Test Scripts and Behavioural Models.

Test execution and Defect Management:

• Learn how to and perform structured and context-driven (formal /ad-hoc) system, system integration and regression testing as required.
• Learn how to and then ensure the changes developed are to an acceptable standard by reviewing solutions, conducting regular functional reviews and testing the changes end to end once the feature is available.
• Assist with user acceptance testing if required.
• Assist with Client support activities, supporting client UAT
• Use internal defect tracking and test case management system(s) to document test cases, record defects and record test case execution results.
• Raise, validate and re-test defects.
• Participate in defect triage meetings as directed.

Collaboration / Communication:

• Provide regular and timely updates to the Delivery Manager on progress to plan as well as key risk and issues.
• Work with the delivery teams both internally and externally (client side).
• Collaborate with other analysts to share knowledge, best practices, useful technology, and opportunities for cross-project solutions.
• Maintain high standards regarding written and verbal communication to ensure that information is clearly and concisely documented and appropriately disseminated.
• Adopt and work towards living the FNZ values and put the customer first, think big and make an impact, take personal accountability for meeting deadlines and delivering high quality work, constantly aim to maximise the value FNZ delivers to our customers.

Experience required

• Bachelor or Master or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good analytical thinking, problem solving and organisational skills that can be demonstrated through examples from academic or extra-curricular activities.
• Understanding of financial markets and key aspects of software delivery.

About FNZ Culture

Our culture is what drives us. It's at the heart of who we are and everything we do. It's what inspires, excites and moves us forward. Our ambition is to create a culture for growth, one that opens up limitless opportunities for our employees, customers and the wider world. At FNZ we know that great impact is only possible with great teamwork. That’s why we value the strength and diversity of thought in our global team. The FNZ Way is the cornerstone of what we do. It is comprised of four values that set the standard for how everyone at FNZ interacts with each other, with our customers, and with all our diverse stakeholders around the world.

• Customer obsessed for the long-term
• Think big and make an impact
• Act now and own it all the way
• Challenge, commit and win together

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Read more about The FNZ Way and our values: www.fnz.com/culture

Opportunities

• Right from day one, you will work alongside exceptional, multicultural teams - experts in their respective fields - who will inspire and challenge you to make your greatest impact.
• Be part of a highly successful, rapidly growing, global business that is leading the delivery of financial services via cloud computing and partners with some of the world’s largest companies;
• Working in a flexible and agile way that meets the needs of the business and personal circumstances;
• Remuneration, significant financial rewards and career advancement is based on individual contribution and business impact rather than tenure or seniority;
• We provide global career opportunities for our best employees at any of our offices in the UK, EU, US, Canada, South Africa and APAC.

Commitment to Equal Opportunities

At FNZ, we recognise that diversity, equity and inclusion are important factors contributing to our success. We embrace the unique perspective and capabilities of our current and future employees, which will help us continue to drive innovation and achieve our business goals. Recruitment decisions at FNZ are made in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to gender, ethnicity/race, faith, age, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, socio-economic background, disability or military veteran status where all applicants and employees are valued and respected. In addition, we want to ensure accessibility needs are well supported, if you require specific support please advise us.

About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back. 

We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution. 

We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.5 trillion in assets under administration (AUA).

Together with our customers, we help over 20 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.