Financial QA Analyst

A client of Sharp Decisions is looking for a Financial QA Analyst. This role is HYBRID in Torrance, CA – a multi-year contract with no end date W2 only
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• Analyze CAP bundles and classify RSECS into Enhancements, Regulatory, and Corrections; select the appropriate test method (SCRIPT, FFPP, or FFPP-possible).
• Determine client usage of impacted processes (homegrown vs. base code) and recommend whether changes are applied, commented, or excluded; define regression scope accordingly.
• Plan and execute tests when incoming fixes differ from client’s prior implementation (not line-for-line).
• Author and run manual scripts (test plans) in Quality Center for AF batch and online components – covering calculations, error handling, cross-screen integrity, end‑of‑term scenarios, and interface impacts.

• 3‑5+ years of mainframe QA/testing across batch, online, and interfaces in financial services.
• Hands‑on with QC/ALM script authoring, FFPP execution, and planning of test enhancements for homegrown modules.
• Proficiency in mainframe job control, batch scheduling, and data/file comparison tooling; familiarity with account servicing life cycle.
• Defect management, reporting, and root‑cause analysis; ability to communicate technical findings clearly to business stakeholders.
• Positive attitude toward understanding and navigating highly complex systems and processes.
• Discipline with change control, traceability, and audit readiness.