The UAT Analyst is responsible for validating that software applications, systems, and technology solutions meet business requirements and function as intended before deployment to production. This role serves as a critical bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that end-user needs are accurately reflected in the final product within Wealth Management.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business requirements and user stories

• Coordinate and facilitate UAT sessions with business stakeholders and end users

• Log, track, and manage defects through resolution using defect tracking tools

• Communicate testing progress, risks, and outcomes to project stakeholders and leadership

• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and QA teams throughout the testing lifecycle

• Maintain test documentation including execution logs, results, and sign-off artifacts

• Participate in requirements reviews to provide early input on testability and potential gaps

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• No Experience Required

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
5IC

Summary: The UAT Analyst is responsible for validating that software applications, systems, and technology solutions meet business requirements and function as intended before deployment to production. This role serves as a critical bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that end-user needs are accurately reflected in the final product within Wealth Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business requirements and user stories
• Coordinate and facilitate UAT sessions with business stakeholders and end users
• Log, track, and manage defects through resolution using defect tracking tools
• Communicate testing progress, risks, and outcomes to project stakeholders and leadership
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and QA teams throughout the testing lifecycle
• Maintain test documentation including execution logs, results, and sign-off artifacts
• Participate in requirements reviews to provide early input on testability and potential gaps

Required Skills

• Proven experience in UAT or functional testing within an SDLC environment
• Strong ability to translate business requirements into executable test scenarios
• Proficiency with defect and test management tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Skills

• Experience in financial services or retirement services industry
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Basic SQL skills for data validation and verification
• Exposure to test automation tools and frameworks
• ISTQB or equivalent software testing certification
• Background in business analysis or subject matter expertise

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Company Overview

TIAA Global Capabilities was established in 2016 with a mission to tap into a vast pool of talent, reduce risk by insourcing key platforms and processes, as well as contribute to innovation with a focus on enhancing our technology stack. TIAA Global Capabilities is focused on building a scalable and sustainable organization , with a focus on technology , operations and expanding into the shared services business space.

 
Working closely with our U.S. colleagues and other partners, our goal is to reduce risk, improve the efficiency of our technology and processes and develop innovative ideas to increase throughput and productivity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

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