UAT Analyst (contract)

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Job Summary

BNY is seeking a User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Analyst to support testing efforts within the Global Collateral platform. This role focuses on executing functional and regression testing, managing defects, and supporting production releases across a variety of products within a pod-based delivery structure.

This position is based in Lake Mary, FL and requires four days onsite per week with working hours from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET.

Key Responsibilities

• User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Execute functional and regression testing for system enhancements and new features. Develop and execute test cases, validate results, and ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Defect Management & Issue Resolution: Identify, document, and track defects through resolution. Communicate issues clearly to stakeholders and support remediation efforts across business and technology teams.
• Release & Implementation Support: Participate in monthly release cycles by validating enhancements across different product pods and ensuring readiness for production deployment.
• Production Support & Escalation: Act as the first line of support for UAT-related issues and serve as a liaison between business and technology teams for functional and system-related escalations.
• Test Planning & Documentation: Assist in creating test scenarios, onboarding guides, and documentation to support knowledge sharing and future team scalability.
• Collaboration & Agile Participation: Work within a pod-based Agile structure, attending meetings, providing testing updates, and preparing for upcoming testing cycles.
• Automation Readiness: Contribute to future automation initiatives by designing test cases with automation in mind and supporting the transition to automated testing tools.
• Data Validation & Analysis: Ensure accuracy of financial data during testing, including validation of asset movements such as cash, collateral, and securities.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in QA, UAT, or software testing environments
• Basic understanding of testing methodologies including functional and regression testing
• Experience with defect tracking and test case creation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand system workflows and data movement across applications
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate issues to stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in Agile environments
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
• Exposure to financial services, particularly custody, collateral management, or asset movement
• Understanding of SWIFT messaging or global custody operations
• Exposure to test automation tools (e.g., Playwright or similar)
• Interest in leveraging AI tools within testing environments

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting critical financial systems. You will gain exposure to global collateral operations, participate in end-to-end testing for enterprise platforms, and contribute to the evolution of testing practices, including automation initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career to develop both technical and business knowledge within financial services.

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