Junior Test Analyst
HSBC · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- On site
- Full-time
- $70,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Support test preparation and execution.
- Design, document, and maintain test cases.
- Execute system, functional, and regression tests.
- Log and track defects diligently.
- Collaborate with business users for UAT.
About the role
Junior Test Analyst
Some Careers Shine Brighter Than Others. If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.
HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.
We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Junior Test Analyst.
In This Role, You Will
- Support test preparation by reviewing business and functional requirements to understand scope and regulatory/control impacts.
- Help design, document and maintain test cases and scripts, ensuring full coverage and clear traceability to requirements and controls.
- Assist in building test plans, including execution schedules, environments, and entry/exit criteria.
- Execute system, functional and regression test cases, recording results accurately and consistently.
- Log defects with clear, reproducible steps and data, and retest fixes once remediation is deployed.
- Maintain up‑to‑date defect logs, participate in defect triage, and liaise with Technology to clarify issues.
- Capture and file test evidence in line with governance standards so that testing is audit‑ready and fully version‑controlled.
- Support UAT cycles by coordinating test execution with business users, answering queries, and consolidating UAT results and sign‑offs.
- Contribute to validating control outputs, exception reports and regulatory reporting changes from a testing perspective.
- Demonstrate methodical, process‑driven working style with strong organization, clear written communication and proactive escalation of risks or issues, especially against tight regulatory timelines.
To Be Successful You Will
- Experience in testing / QA or change delivery within Financial Services, ideally 2–5 years or equivalent internship exposure.
- Strong understanding of the SDLC and change lifecycle, including UAT support and release processes.
- Hands‑on experience executing structured system, functional and regression test cases.
- Proficient use of test management and defect tracking tools (e.g. JIRA, ALM, Zephyr or similar).
- Disciplined defect lifecycle management – clear logging, classification, tracking and retesting of issues.
- Ability to interpret business and functional requirements and translate them into test conditions and expected results.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline, with a focus on traceability and audit‑ready evidence.
- Comfortable working with data sets, validating calculations and checking report outputs for accuracy.
- Awareness of regulatory / control requirements and how they drive test coverage and evidencing.
- Exposure to Global Markets or trading environments and associated front‑to‑back workflows (preferred but not essential).
Key skills/competency
- Test Preparation
- Test Case Design
- Test Planning
- Regression Testing
- Defect Management
- UAT Support
- SDLC
- Financial Services
- JIRA
- ALM
Skills & topics
- Junior Test Analyst
- Test Analyst
- QA Tester
- Software Testing
- Quality Assurance
- SDLC
- UAT
- Defect Management
- Financial Services
- HSBC
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight financial services testing experience and SDLC knowledge.
- Showcase tools proficiency: Emphasize experience with JIRA, ALM, or similar test management tools.
- Demonstrate attention to detail: Provide examples of meticulous documentation and defect logging.
- Understand financial services: Express awareness of regulatory requirements and their impact on testing.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss test case design and defect lifecycle management.
Technical preparation
Understand SDLC and change lifecycle.,Practice writing clear test cases.,Familiarize with JIRA/ALM.,Review requirements for test impacts.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex defect you logged.,How do you ensure test case traceability?,How do you handle tight regulatory timelines?,How do you collaborate with business users?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical career path for a Junior Test Analyst at HSBC?
- At HSBC, a Junior Test Analyst can progress to roles like Test Analyst, Senior Test Analyst, or specialize in areas like automation or performance testing. The company encourages continuous professional development and provides opportunities for growth within the inclusive and diverse environment.
- What specific financial services experience is most valued for this Junior Test Analyst role at HSBC?
- While general financial services testing experience is valuable, exposure to Global Markets or trading environments and understanding associated front-to-back workflows is preferred. Experience with regulatory reporting changes is also a plus.
- How does HSBC support the professional development of its Junior Test Analysts?
- HSBC emphasizes continuous professional development, offering support and rewards to help employees grow. This includes opportunities for learning, skill enhancement, and career advancement within the organization's diverse and inclusive environment.
- What are the key differences between UAT support and regular test execution for a Junior Test Analyst at HSBC?
- Regular test execution involves verifying system, functional, and regression tests. UAT support focuses on coordinating test execution with business users, answering their queries, and consolidating their results and sign-offs, ensuring business acceptance of the changes.
- How important is knowledge of JIRA or ALM for a Junior Test Analyst at HSBC?
- Proficient use of test management and defect tracking tools like JIRA, ALM, or Zephyr is essential for a Junior Test Analyst at HSBC. These tools are crucial for designing, documenting, and maintaining test cases, as well as logging and tracking defects effectively.
- What does 'audit-ready' test evidence mean for a Junior Test Analyst at HSBC?
- For a Junior Test Analyst at HSBC, 'audit-ready' means capturing and filing test evidence meticulously, ensuring it is complete, accurate, and easily accessible for internal or external auditors. This involves clear documentation of test execution results, defect resolutions, and traceability to requirements.