Test Analyst – Portfolio Management | London, UK

Saragossa • London, England, GB • £300 - £320 / * • 1d ago

Job Title: Test Analyst – Portfolio Management

Location: Central London

Rate: £320pd outside of IR35

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Test Analyst with a strong understanding of portfolio management systems and processes to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of portfolio management solutions through structured and comprehensive testing practices. This role will involve working closely with business analysts, developers, project managers, and key stakeholders to validate that solutions meet business and regulatory requirements within the portfolio management domain.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for portfolio management applications.

Perform functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing across portfolio management platforms and related systems.

Work closely with business users to understand portfolio workflows, requirements, and key performance indicators.

Validate data flows and accuracy in portfolio reporting, risk management, performance measurement, and compliance functionalities.

Collaborate with developers and BAs to troubleshoot issues, track defects, and ensure timely resolution.

Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing) by providing guidance, documentation, and defect triaging.

Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives as part of the delivery team.

Contribute to the improvement of QA processes, automation initiatives, and best practices.

Ensure all test activities adhere to regulatory requirements and internal standards, particularly in financial environments.

Required Skills and Experience:

Proven experience as a Test Analyst or QA professional in financial services, particularly within portfolio management or investment management domains.

Solid understanding of portfolio management systems (e.g., SimCorp Dimension, Charles River, BlackRock Aladdin, Bloomberg AIM, or similar).

Familiarity with front-to-back trade workflows, asset classes, investment performance, and risk/compliance processes.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex business requirements into test scenarios.

Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Zephyr, TestRail) and defect tracking systems.

Excellent communication skills and ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Understanding of SQL for data validation and backend testing (preferred).

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, Information Technology, or related field.

ISTQB certification or similar QA-related qualifications.

Knowledge of automation testing tools or frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Postman, Cucumber) is a plus.

Familiarity with regulatory standards such as MiFID II, SFDR, or other investment-related regulations.

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