Alpha Implementation Test Manager - Senior Manager

State Street; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

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Job summary

State Street Bengaluru is seeking a results-driven testing leader for the Alpha Global Testing Practice, focusing on end-to-end platform testing across front, middle, and back office operations. You will manage a global team of functional and automation testers, drive best practices, and oversee planning, execution, and reporting to senior leadership.

Experience with agile methods, Jira/Confluence, and UiPath Test Suite is preferred; 12+ years in finance/tech transformation and 5+ years leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Management or Information System Management.
• 12+ years overall experience with 8+ years of financial and/or technology transformation experience.
• 5+ years leading project teams across internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Represent State Street Alpha in client engagements, guiding the testing journey.
• Manage financial planning and resource allocation for the testing team.
• Lead strategic delivery and contribute to the implementation model.
• Oversee a global team of functional and automation testers.
• Drive adoption of best practices and testing standards.
• Develop and deliver internal and client-facing documentation.
• Adoption and continuous improvement of testing standards.
• Explore AI integration to enhance automation capabilities and reduce manual effort.
• Lead the implementation of robotic test automation
• Plan and execute testing activities, providing updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Verbal, written, and presentation

Portfolio management knowledge

Agile methodologies (JIRA, Confluence)

Cross-functional stakeholder mgmt

Analytical and organizational skills

Electronic trading platforms knowledge

Test automation (UiPath Test Suite)

Fast-paced, global environment adaptab

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, MIS

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Who We Are Looking For

We seek a results-driven professional with a strong background in testing within large-scale, client-facing transformation programs. The Alpha Global Testing Practice focuses on strategy, planning, execution, and management of end-to-end platform testing during Alpha implementations. These programs span front, middle, and back office operations and involve complex data flows across State Street, Charles River Development, clients, and industry partners.

Who We Are Looking For

We seek a results-driven professional with a strong background in testing within large-scale, client-facing transformation programs. The Alpha Global Testing Practice focuses on strategy, planning, execution, and management of end-to-end platform testing during Alpha implementations. These programs span front, middle, and back office operations and involve complex data flows across State Street, Charles River Development, clients, and industry partners.

Why this role is important to us

Alpha is the industry’s first global interoperable platform connecting the front, middle, and back office under one provider. Rigorous end-to-end testing of Alpha’s applications, data, and workflows is essential to accelerate implementation timelines, ensure reliable delivery, and provide a seamless client experience.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Represent State Street Alpha in client engagements, setting expectations and guiding the testing journey.
• Manage financial planning and resource allocation for the testing team.
• Lead strategic delivery and contribute to the implementation model.
• Oversee a global team of functional and automation testers.
• Drive adoption of best practices and testing standards.
• Develop and deliver internal and client-facing documentation (e.g., proposals, playbooks, test plans).
• Adoption and continuous improvement of best practices and testing standards.
• Explore AI integration opportunities to enhance automation capabilities and reduce manual effort.
• Lead the implementation of robotic test automation
• Plan and execute testing activities, providing regular updates to senior leadership.

What We Value

The successful candidate must have excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, and understand global portfolio management and financial servicing; including portfolio construction, trading, compliance, and risk across all major asset classes.

These skills will help you succeed in this role.

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Deep understanding of portfolio management, trading, compliance, and risk across asset classes.
• Experience with agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and deliver programs effectively.
• Analytical and organizational strength in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Familiarity with electronic trading platforms and portfolio management theory is a plus.
• Background in test automation and specifically, UiPath Test Suite.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, globally structured, and team-based environment, as well as the ability to work independently.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Management or Information System Management.
• 12+ years overall experience with 8+ years of financial and/or technology transformation experience.
• 5+ years leading project teams across internal and external stakeholders.

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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