Job Title - Test Analyst
Job Market - Insurance
Job Location - London - Hybrid Working
Purpose of Role/Job Overview
Manage the Quality Assurance of product and system developments, including:
Design and production of test plans and test packs
Batch testing
Load testing
API testing
Automated testing
Support for audits, product development and underwriting when pricing queries arise, ensuring and proving that the product is working to specification.
General system and product support duties.
Tasks and objectives
Using analysis of test results, experience, and personal judgment to decide when testing of a product or system update is complete.
Promoting tested product or system developments to be ready for signoff by the requester or escalating for further analysis.
Providing comprehensive proof of testing and that all outcomes are to specification.
Organizing others effectively where additional resources are required.
Providing assurance to underwriting where price queries arise, using test packs or developing bespoke test plans as required.
Providing detailed, but easy-to-follow case analysis for audits.
Any other tasks reasonably required.
Reporting Lines - who the role reports to, and any responsibility for supervising other staff
Reports to Product Development Manager
Occasionally responsible for supervising other Technology team members when required for testing
Personal Profile
Qualifications - Required
GCSE: English
GCSE: Mathematics
Desirable
GCSE: Computer Studies (or equivalent)
CII: FIT
Knowledge
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
A good understanding of the UK insurance market would be advantageous, preferably with experience working in the insurance or other financial industry
Skills/Abilities/Competencies
Excellent attention to detail
Data analysis and ability to present findings in a manner suitable for the recipient
Good verbal and written communication skills
IT literacy; especially Microsoft Excel
Ability to learn new systems and procedures
Be able to work to tight deadlines and able to prioritise workloads
Flexible and adaptable approach to work
Experience
3+ years test analysis experience
1+ years' experience in the insurance or other financial industry
Personal Attributes
You will be self-motivated, and able to prioritise your own workflow in order to meet deadlines
You will be a hard worker, who others can rely on for timely, accurate analysis and reports
You will be personable, approachable, and amiable as although you will often be working on your own, sometimes your job will involve working with and possibly directing others
You be able to recognise when you may need help or support and raise the issue as soon as you are aware
You will be willing to learn new skills to improve speed and accuracy
Along with our client, we are committed to a diverse workforce and as such recruit from a wide available pool of talent, with the hiring, assessment and selection process being fair, free from bias and one which ensures the right person is selected for the job, based on merit. We treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.
A copy of our D&I policy can be made available upon request.