Test Manager -Banking

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Test Manager for its financial services client. This hands-on role requires oversight of the full testing strategy, coordination of various testing types, and management of third-party QA suppliers, aiming for robust and compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in testing large-scale, multi-team transformations.
• Hands-on approach with the confidence to lead from the front.
• Experienced in managing vendors, offshore teams, and internal SMEs.

Responsibilities

• Shape and run the full test strategy from planning to execution.
• Coordinate system, integration, UAT, and regression testing.
• Manage third-party QA suppliers and offshore test teams.

Skills

Risk-based testing

Compliance

Stakeholder communication

Test strategy planning

Job description

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We’re hiring an experienced Test Manager for our financial services client. You’ll play a critical role in making sure the solution is robust, ready, and genuinely delivers for the business.This is a hands-on role that needs someone who can join the dots, spot the gaps, and work across multiple teams and suppliers to get things over the line.

Your impact:

Shape and run the full test strategy – from planning through to execution

Coordinate system, integration, UAT and regression testing across workstreams

Lead defect triage, risk mitigation and test readiness activities

Ensure testing aligns with regulatory and business requirements

Manage third-party QA suppliers and offshore test teams

Track dependencies and unblock issues to keep things moving

Support business readiness with training, comms and go-live input

Work across Agile and Waterfall – flexing where the project needs it

What you’ll bring:

️ Proven track record in testing large-scale, multi-team transformations

️ Hands-on approach with the confidence to lead from the front

️ Strong understanding of risk-based testing, traceability and compliance

️ Experienced in managing vendors, offshore teams and internal SMEs

️ Clear communicator – able to bring stakeholders on the journey

Interested?

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