Test Analyst - Insurance

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