Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Test Manager / Process Assurance Specialist with strong experience in banking operations. The ideal candidate will lead testing governance, ensure process compliance, and oversee operational teams to maintain high-quality delivery standards across banking functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end test planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting for banking applications and operational processes.
- Ensure adherence to process assurance frameworks, quality standards, and audit requirements within operational units.
- Govern and manage operations teams to ensure consistent performance, compliance, and timely delivery of BAU and project-related tasks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Business, Operations, Technology, Vendors) to ensure smooth execution of testing cycles and readiness activities.
- Identify process gaps, implement quality improvements, and track risk mitigation activities across operations.
- Prepare and review test documentation including test plans, test scenarios, defect logs, and process audit reports.
- Lead root‑cause analysis, manage corrective actions, and ensure continuous improvement in operational workflows.
- Deliver high‑quality presentations, dashboards, and reports using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (Mandatory).
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and risk guidelines specific to the banking sector.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 6–9 years of experience in Test Management or Process Assurance roles.
- Mandatory: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level) and Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Mandatory: Experience in managing and governing operations teams/units.
- Mandatory: Banking domain experience (Retail/Corporate/Payments/Loans/Operations).
- Strong understanding of operational processes, QA governance, and test lifecycle management.
- Hands‑on experience with defect tracking tools (JIRA, QC, ALM, etc.).
- Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in a structured, deadline‑driven environment with high attention to detail.