Senior Testing Manager will be responsible for managing cross-functional test phases and testing groups to develop and execute Securities Services Operations test strategies, related to global migration programs, large and medium-sized client projects, system releases and upgrades, and internal projects. Role has responsibility for planning, design and control of the test execution, as well as analyse the existing test strategies within the department and implement changes aimed at improvement of effectiveness and quality of delivered projects and releases.

Responsibilities:

Lead test execution for medium/large migration programme across financial Operations
Manage a team of testers and oversee their work
Develop testing strategies and test plans
Define end-to-end test plans, support test coverage design and work with Technology to secure environments for the testing lifecycle
Create test documentation such as Test Approach, Test Runbook, Test Completion Report
Manage traceability and test execution reporting incl. defect management
Drive and solve test related challenges in client & release testing processes
Provide leadership, training and mentoring to Test Management team

Example of projects you may work on:

Global programme supporting complex migration to new platforms and implementing unified operational model across all regions. Work in global teams, collaboration with Programme Manager and Project Managers responsible for certain stream, Applications Manager, vendor resources, testers, Ops SMEs. Contribute to project estimates, coordinate all test activities (including E2E and parallel testing), deliver all test related artefacts.

Requirements:

Practical experience as a Testing Manager
Financial services/banking experience required
Experience in leading teams and coordinating tasks
Understanding of Systems Development Life Cycle and Agile methodologies
Highly preferred, strong knowledge about test management standards and practices i.e. ISTQB certification
Communication and diplomacy skills and an ability to persuade and influence
Experience with ITIL and/or Project Management will be an advantage

We offer:

Competitive salary connected with annual salary review and discretionary annual performance bonus
A challenging work environment where you can collaborate with global teams & clients to contribute to critical banking applications
A great environment for learning new technology and tools
Exposure to variety of products offered on financial market such as Fund Accounting, Middle Office, Custody, Transfer Agent, Trustee and others
Opportunity to work in hybrid model
Social benefits (e.g. private healthcare care, employee pension plan, benefit system, life insurance)
Working in a friendly, dynamic, supportive and diverse environment – including multiple affinity and social networks & voluntary activities to engage with
Structured onboarding process and extensive training offering (e.g. including Udemy, Degreed)
Opportunity to have an influence on the way you perform your tasks - our teams are constantly looking for new and better ways and we encourage all improvement ideas

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Core

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Job Family:

Operations Project Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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