Test Analyst (6 months FTC plus possible extension)
Up to £55k + excellent benefits
Nottinghamshire
Hybrid (2 days in office presence required and more towards the end of the project)
Our client is a highly respected and successful financial services organisation, currently undertaking a major Core Banking Transformation Programme. They are now recruiting for a Test Analyst to support the critical final delivery stages of this programme.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding how the business works, not just how systems behave. While the position includes analytical and process-focused activity, it does not own business requirements or solution design. Instead, the focus is firmly on quality, insight, and enabling effective delivery.
Summary of responsibilities of the Test Analyst
- Execute system, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing across core banking and payments platforms.
- Develop, maintain, and execute test scripts in line with agreed testing strategies and frameworks.
- Validate end-to-end payment flows, including Faster Payments, Direct Debits, and relevant scheme compliance.
- Support testing of financial reporting, reconciliations, and general ledger postings, including EFIN and GL validation.
- Assist with process mapping or documentation where it supports testing, issue investigation, or understanding system behaviour.
Requirements of the Test Analyst
- Experience in a Test Analyst or Business Analyst role which has been / is focused on testing.
- Strong hands-on experience executing system, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing across business-critical systems.
- Experience working with end-to-end business processes involving multiple systems, data flows, or third-party suppliers.
- Strong analytical skills, with practical experience using Excel and/or SQL to validate data and investigate issues.
- Familiarity with test and defect management tools such as JIRA, Zephyr, TestRail, Leapwork, or similar.
- You will have exposure to payments, reconciliation, or financial processing workflows. Experience working on core banking platforms or finance system transformation programmes would be ideal but not essential.
What’s on offer
In return, our client offers a hybrid working model, a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Test Analyst or Business Analyst who wants to make a real impact during a critical period of change.
If your skills and experience align and this role appeals to you, please apply now — we will respond promptly.