Test Manager -Banking

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking an experienced Test Manager to join their team in Portsmouth. This role involves executing comprehensive test strategies and managing QA teams to ensure compliance and effective project delivery. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership traits and experience in large-scale, multi-team testing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership with hands-on experience.
• Strong understanding of compliance and traceability.
• Experience managing vendors and offshore teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute test strategies across multiple teams.
• Coordinate different levels of testing including UAT and regression.
• Lead defect triage and risk mitigation activities.

Skills

Experience in testing large-scale transformations

Leadership

Risk-based testing

Excellent communication

Job description

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Client:

Clear Rock Projects

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Note: NO SPONSORSHIP available for this role.

We’re hiring an experienced Test Manager for our financial services client. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the solution is robust, ready, and delivers value to the business. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can connect the dots, identify gaps, and collaborate across multiple teams and suppliers to complete projects successfully.

Your responsibilities include:

• Shape and execute the full test strategy—from planning to execution
• Coordinate system, integration, UAT, and regression testing across workstreams
• Lead defect triage, risk mitigation, and test readiness activities
• Ensure testing complies with regulatory and business requirements
• Manage third-party QA suppliers and offshore test teams
• Track dependencies and resolve issues to maintain progress
• Support business readiness with training, communication, and go-live input
• Work within Agile and Waterfall methodologies, adapting as needed

Qualifications and skills:

• Proven experience in testing large-scale, multi-team transformations
• Hands-on leadership with confidence to lead from the front
• Strong understanding of risk-based testing, traceability, and compliance
• Experience managing vendors, offshore teams, and internal SMEs
• Excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders effectively

If interested, apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.