Equities Operations Transformation Senior Test Manager Vice President

Description

Join our dynamic Equities Operations Transformation team as a Senior Test Manager where you will play a pivotal role in driving the quality and success of strategic transformation initiatives across the APAC Corporate and Investment Banking Equities business.

As a Senior Test Manager within Equities Operations Transformation you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end testing strategy execution and delivery for complex projects ensuring robust solutions that support business growth regulatory change and operational excellence.

Job responsibilities

• Develop implement and oversee comprehensive test strategies and plans for strategic system implementations business process improvements and regulatory change initiatives.
• Lead and manage all phases of functional regression integration and user acceptance testing (UAT) across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality functionality and compliance proactively identifying and resolving issues throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with Business Managers Operations Leads Technology teams and other internal or external partners to align testing activities with business priorities and project objectives.
• Build lead and mentor a high-performing testing team fostering a culture of continuous learning collaboration and excellence.
• Drive the adoption and optimization of automation tools and frameworks to enhance testing efficiency accuracy and coverage.
• Maintain detailed documentation of test plans test cases results and metrics. Provide clear data-driven reporting and updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Identify opportunities to streamline testing processes improve controls and support the transformation agenda.
• Proactively manage risks and issues related to testing ensuring timely escalation and resolution to maintain project momentum.
• Oversee project timelines resource allocation and deliverables ensuring testing activities are integrated into overall project plans and milestones.
• Work with business analysts and stakeholders to understand requirements translate them into effective test cases and ensure solutions meet business needs.

Required qualifications capabilities and skills

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in leading and managing complex testing programs within the financial services industry preferably in Equities Capital Markets or Securities Services.
• Demonstrated project management experience including planning organizing delivering projects on time and within scope and experience in Agile project delivery and adaptable to evolving methodologies.
• Strong business analysis skills with the ability to elicit analyze and document business requirements and translate them into actionable testing strategies.
• Deep expertise in functional regression integration and UAT testing with a strong track record of delivering high-quality solutions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks (e.g. UI Path Selenium QTP) and data analytics/visualization tools (e.g. Tableau Alteryx).
• Strong understanding of equities products trade management settlement workflows and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to structure complex issues and provide timely solutions.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills able to interact professionally with senior executives business leads technology teams and external partners.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy transparency and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to lead motivate and develop teams in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.
• Bachelors degree in a relevant field; professional certifications in project management or testing (e.g. ISTQB PMP Agile) are preferred.

Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills

• Experience with strategic system implementation business process re-engineering and regulatory change projects.
• Hands-on experience with automation and AI/ML use cases to enhance testing outcomes.
• Familiarity with BPM tools and techniques for process analysis and documentation.
• Experience in managing stakeholder forums and cross-team initiatives.

Required Experience:

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