Test Analyst

Job Description

OverviewBring your ideas. Make history. BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the worlds top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration.Known as the "bank of banks" - 97% of the worlds top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital. With over 239 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, were approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you togrow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about. Were seeking a future team member for the role of Test Analyst to join our BUSINESS SUPPORT CHG ILS EMEA team. This role is located in Manchester, UK - hybrid working. In this role, youll make an impact in the following ways: BNY Mellon is changing the way we test our software, moving from a manual test dependant process to adopting the agile mindset and associated principles. Leading the way to an automated future state. You will drive test standards across the business, Buildand manage strong relationships between stakeholders, technology and associated third parties.

• Be responsible for leading day to day quality test deliverables, planning & execution for a large program aligned to a single tribe, or a number of projects within smaller tribes
• Your responsibilities will include Scoping, planning, preparation and coordinate the test activity for projects, releases, change and defect fixes to achieve successful delivery to time and quality
• Engage with a wide range of stakeholders across the Group and third parties to drive Test outcomes
• Mentor test analyst and junior members of the testing Chapter
• Develop and maintain a detailed working knowledge and level of expertise to support each system / project and Tribe
• Ensure team create and maintain detailed test scenarios, test cases and test scripts which are fit for purpose for each project and test phase.
• Ensure project deliverables are met and delivered on time for each project and test phase
• Understand and execute end to end test process, implementing quality recommendations in line with Test Chapter standards
• Provide forecasted and actual test estimates to contribute to overall project or change planning timelines and resource requirements specifically for required testing cycles based on approved entry and exit criteria.
• Manage issues, defects and observations in a timely manner where the business or functional requirements or process changes do not meet the aims and goals of the business area.
• Attend steer co meetings sharing Enterprise level test updates and escalations
• Attend and chair team and business meetings to update on progress and status of work schedule and testing delivery.
• Creation and cascade of test artifacts

To be successful in this role, were seeking the following:

• ISTQB Qualified - Test Analyst / Automation Engineer (preferred) Foundation Level (considered)
• Minimum of 3 years experience working in a Test Lead role - ideally within a Financial Services organisation
• Strong understanding of fundamental test processes
• Familiar with Jira / Confluence & Zephyr
• Ability to produce test products from business and project related documentation
• Ability to develop effective working relationships and communicate with key stakeholders including test team members, business users, vendors and technology partners
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to manage own workload

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Heres a few of our awards:

• Fortune Worlds Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion
• Bloombergs Gender Equality Index (GEI)
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN - 100% score
• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
• CDPs Climate Change A List
• Forbes Blockchain 50

Our Benefits: BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your lifes journey. Focus on yourhealth, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter. BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Employer Description: For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create,trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the worlds financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helpingclients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and morethan 100 markets. Its the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: careers.