At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and execute test modules while ensuring high-quality outputs.
- Company: Global regulatory operations team with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting role with potential for career advancement in a global setting.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team making a real impact in financial services.
- Qualifications: 3 years in financial services with strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Belfast (Hybrid)
Reports To: QA Lead | Approx. £65,000 | 1YR Fixed-Term Contract
Role Overview
We are a global regulatory operations team operating in over 20 countries, providing essential support to key business lines including Markets, Services, and Wealth Management. We facilitate client lifecycle transactions and deliver critical non-financial reporting to regulators. This role sits within our Regulatory Change group, which is responsible for executing regulatory change initiatives. Key focus areas include implementing new (and changes to existing) regulations, remediating issues noted by regulators and auditors, and building strategic control frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Test Execution: Develop test modules, perform data preparation, and create comprehensive test scripts.
- Quality Assurance: Produce high-quality testing outputs that meet rigorous QA standards.
- Documentation: Accurately document testing processes, scripts, and key artifacts to memorialize the end-to-end testing lifecycle.
- Process Improvement: Troubleshoot issues, overcome testing challenges, and innovate new ways to maximize testing efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience
- Industry Experience: Minimum of 3 years in financial services, ideally with exposure to global markets trading and investment banking operations.
- Product Knowledge: Basic understanding of capital markets products, including cash securities, exchange-traded derivatives, and OTC derivatives.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Basic understanding of regulatory reporting. Familiarity with Client Money and Asset (CASS) and Depositor Protection (DP) is highly preferred. Knowledge of MiFID II/MiFIR, EMIR, or SFTR is also advantageous.
- Process Mapping: Proven experience collecting and documenting business and technology processes.
- Technical Skills: Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
- Education: Bachelor's/University degree is required.
Core Competencies
- Analytical Problem Solving: Excellent ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions to complex challenges. Ability to understand the technical implications of system design.
- Execution Focus: Results-driven with strong organizational skills. Capable of working independently, taking ownership of projects, and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Capable of effectively engaging stakeholders and delivering clear status, risk, and opportunity presentations to management.
- Adaptability: Ability to quickly grasp and master new concepts, regulatory requirements, and related functional knowledge.
Quality Assurance Specialist employer: Morgan McKinley
As a Quality Assurance Specialist in our Belfast office, you will join a dynamic global regulatory operations team that values innovation and excellence. We offer a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and a culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous learning and development opportunities. Our commitment to quality and regulatory compliance ensures that you will play a vital role in shaping the future of financial services while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a vibrant city known for its rich history and collaborative spirit.
