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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # QA Analyst Risk IT - AVP - **Company:** Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Regression Testing, Data Driven Tests, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Strategies of Testing, Scripting, Model Validation, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=557192d2309b188e ## About the Role Proven experience in Quality Assurance or testing within banking or financial services, with a strong focus on Risk IT Hands-on experience testing two of Market Risk, Liquidity Risk, ESG, and ESG risk indicators platforms and supporting regulatory change initiatives Good understanding of risk calculations, methodologies, stress testing, limits, and liquidity metrics Good understanding of EBA and PRA prudential handbooks and their impact on Risk systems and regulatory outcomes Working knowledge of Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) principles and risk governance standards Experience delivering testing within highly governed environments, including audit and regulatory expectations Strong hands-on experience using SQL for data analysis, reconciliations, and validation across Risk systems Experience with Python, R, or similar for data validation, analysis, and supporting data-driven QA activities Solid understanding of SDLC / STLC and experience using Jira, Xray, or similar test management tools Ability to analyse business requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios Excellent communication skills and strong analytical thinking. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Personal Attributes Strong analytical mindset with a risk- and control-focused approach, applying judgement consistent with regulatory and governance standards High attention to detail and strong commitment to accuracy, quality, and risk integrity Proactive and self-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for testing outcomes Confident in constructively challenging requirements, assumptions, and results from a Risk and Model Validation perspective Effective problem-solver with the ability to analyse complex risk data, calculations, and model outputs Clear and structured communicator, able to engage effectively with Risk, Model Validation, Technology, and Compliance stakeholders Collaborative team player who works well across Risk and Technology functions in a highly governed environment An individual who can work collaboratively with multiple support teams on emerging issues An individual with a positive, approachable personality who can build strong rapport with colleagues, foster a supportive team environment, and interact kindly and respectfully with everyone Preferred Skills Experience working with Market Risk technology platforms, including trade lifecycle processing, risk engines, and risk reporting solutions Experience supporting Model Validation activities, including validation of model inputs, outputs, assumptions, and governance controls Exposure to ESG Risk and Reporting frameworks, data, metrics, and evolving regulatory expectations Strong experience in risk data validation, reconciliation, and lineage analysis, using SQL or equivalent analytical tools Experience validating risk data aggregation and control frameworks, aligned to BCBS principles Exposure to test automation, scripting, or data-driven testing approaches within Risk IT Exposure to CI/CD pipelines supporting automated testing and controlled releases Education and Certifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or a related discipline Professional testing certifications such as ISTQB Foundation, ISTQB Technical Test Analyst, or ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst preferred ## Description SMBC is seeking an experienced QA Analyst (AVP level) to support testing activities for new solutions delivery across the Risk Technology function, covering Market Risk, Liquidity Risk, ESG Risk, and Model Validation platforms. The role will focus on developing new project test strategies, plans, and scripts, executing and managing the QA process for new projects while conforming and contributing to the central QA and testing strategy, ensuring alignment with the bank's established QA governance frameworks, risk control standards, and delivery processes, and supporting continuous improvement of testing practices. The QA Analyst will work closely with stakeholders across Market and Liquidity Risk, ESG, Model Validation, Technology, and the Business to ensure consistent, robust, and high-quality testing delivery across new Risk delivery initiatives and projects. The role plays a key part in validating risk models, calculations, data integrity, and reporting solutions, ensuring they are fit for purpose and meet internal governance and regulatory expectations. The ideal candidate will combine strong hands-on QA and testing expertise with solid domain knowledge across at least two of Market Risk, Liquidity Risk, ESG Risk, and Model Validation, experience delivering regulatory-driven change, and the ability to operate effectively across Risk and Technology teams within a highly governed environment. Key Responsibilities Prepare test strategies, plans, and scripts for new solutions delivery. Support the delivery of automated testing across new solutions delivery. Execute hands-on functional, SIT, UAT, and regression testing across Market Risk, Liquidity Risk, ESG Risk, and Model Validation systems Test the implementation of risk models, including methodologies, calculations, and reporting outputs, ensuring correctness across sensitivities, limits, stress testing, liquidity metrics Review solutions design, functional designs, user stories, etc and validate against business requirements to ensure new solutions delivery will meet business requirements early in the software delivery life cycle. Perform hands-on testing of prototypes, validating early-stage solutions, calculation logic, data flows, and reporting design Conduct data quality, reconciliation, and lineage testing across upstream and downstream risk systems Define and maintain test strategies, test plans, test cases, regression packs, and test evidence, ensuring traceability to business and regulatory requirements Analyse defects, perform root-cause analysis, and coordinate fix validation and retesting with development and vendor teams Support the Risk QA Manager in ensuring QA governance, controls, and quality standards are consistently applied across Risk IT projects. 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