Test Analyst — Sanctions Screening & Firco

Test Analyst — Sanctions Screening & Firco

About the Role

We are looking for a Test Analyst to support SLM automation initiatives within the APCF RCCO SLM team. You will work with the Test Lead, Business Analysts, operations users and Office Compliance teams to validate changes to sanctions screening and transaction filtering systems.

The role covers system testing and user acceptance testing (UAT), from test planning and environment setup through defect resolution, business sign-off and release readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test plans covering scope, test cycles, schedules, testing approach and evidence requirements.
• Prepare test scenarios, test cases, test data and test environments for end-to-end testing.
• Set up test prerequisites in Firco and related systems, including screening rules, watchlists and reference data.
• Execute system tests and validate results against business and compliance requirements.
• Investigate discrepancies with project teams, track defects, verify fixes and perform regression testing.
• Maintain test evidence and progress records. Prepare test evaluation reports summarising results, risks and recommendations.
• Coordinate UAT with operations users and compliance stakeholders and obtain business sign-off.
• Report outstanding issues and testing risks, and provide readiness assessments to support release decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least three years of experience in UAT, system testing, quality assurance or testing within banking operations.
• Hands-on experience planning, coordinating and executing tests, tracking defects and reporting results.
• Good understanding of sanctions screening, transaction filtering, watchlists and related compliance controls.
• Strong analytical, documentation and communication skills, with business-level spoken and written English.
• Ability to work independently, manage concurrent test activities and collaborate with business, compliance and technology teams across locations.

Added Advantages

• Hands-on experience with Firco solutions, particularly Firco Utilities.
• Testing or operations experience in a bank or financial institution.
• Experience using Excel and PowerPoint for test reporting, task tracking and stakeholder updates.
• Experience coordinating with Japanese companies or stakeholders.

Registration No.: R25156061

EA No.: 11C3373