Test Analyst

Archax Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a Testing Analyst to join its start-up team. The role involves developing and executing test plans to ensure the technology platform meets regulatory needs. Ideal for new starters or those seeking a career change, with opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

25 days holiday, increasing to 30 days with years of service

Career growth opportunities

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Inquisitive and energetic personality with a drive for change.
• Willingness to take ownership and responsibility.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing test plans and executing functional test scenarios.
• Identify, record, and document outcomes of functional tests.
• Report findings to the development team and management.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Solid educational background or relevant experience

Job description

About us

Montis Group is creating a new breed of authorised and fully regulated post-trade utilities that enable financial institutions and investors to process digital securities globally, alongside traditional securities – delivering the market infrastructure required for digital securities to fulfil their true potential.

Montis is a subsidiary of Archax Holdings, which includes the first ever digital securities exchange (MTF), regulated by the FCA in London. Archax also has its FCA broker-dealer, custody, and crypto-asset permissions.

The role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Testing Analyst to join our start-up team to develop, document, and execute business test scenarios and test cases to ensure our technology platform meets the needs of Montis, our regulators, and our Participants. The role involves delivering solutions into the UK and Luxembourg, with plans to expand product features, functionality, and jurisdictions.

Key Functional Tasks

1. Assist in developing test plans and executing functional test scenarios and test cases.
2. Identify, record, track, and document outcomes of functional tests.
3. Analyze test results and liaise with the software development team to rectify issues.
4. Create and maintain test databases.
5. Verify system fixes and perform regression testing.
6. Report findings to the development team and management.
7. Ensure the final product meets business requirements and aligns with user specifications.

Personal attributes

This role is suitable for a new starter or someone seeking a career change with growth opportunities within the company. The ideal candidate should possess:

• An inquisitive, detail-oriented, energetic personality with a drive to effect change and develop relationships across all levels of the business.
• A willingness to take ownership, responsibility, and accountability for projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Keen analytical skills, including problem-solving and solution-oriented thinking.
• The ability to use initiative, work independently, and take responsibility.
• A solid educational background or relevant experience.

Our principles

• Teamwork – Colleagues, customers, and partners working in harmony.
• Humility – Check egos at the door; no pretence for roles or titles.
• Responsibility – Be accountable for actions and delivery.
• Innovation – Always forward-thinking, striving to create better ways every day.
• Valued – Support and reward our people's journeys.
• Expertise – Continually grow knowledge in our market.

Our values

• Integrity and Ethics
• Openness and Transparency
• Respect and Fair Conduct
• Accountability with Full Disclosure
• Client Focus and Authenticity
• Operational Resilience and Caring

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Opportunity to be part of an exciting, fast-growing, future-oriented industry
• Involvement at the ground level in building emerging new CSDs
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Encouragement and support for developing digital securities knowledge
• 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 days with years of service
• Career growth opportunities within a scaling company

Montis is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any attribute.