Head of Internal & External Testing – Capital Markets

Euronext Securities Shared Services, Unipessoal Lda; Porto; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Euronext Securities Shared Services, Unipessoal Lda is seeking an Internal and External Testing Manager in Porto to drive the testing strategy and governance for the CSD Convergence Programme. The role ensures acceptance readiness for internal operations and external clients, coordinating across markets, releases and stakeholders.

You will oversee UAT and EUA planning, align with programme roadmap, and lead client-facing validation activities, with a focus on risk management, quality and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior testing, acceptance or programme leadership roles.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects under pressure with a solutions-focused approach.
• Deep knowledge of post-trade services, settlement agents or custodians.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the overall testing strategy, covering internal UAT and EUA.
• Establish governance frameworks, entry/exit gates and sign-off models across all CSDs, markets and releases.
• Implement automation and AI tools to secure quality and efficiency.
• Provide consolidated visibility on acceptance readiness at programme level.
• Oversee UAT and EUA planning across all workstreams with proper resourcing and governance.
• Define EUA approaches, client onboarding and validation scope.

Skills

senior testing leadership

testing strategy

UAT & EUA

client testing

IEEE ISTQB knowledge

test automation

stakeholder management

complexity management

finance/market infra

English fluency

travel up to 40%

leadership governance

Education

University degree in finance, business, economics, IT, engineering

Job description

Euronext Securities Shared Services, Unipessoal Lda is seeking an Internal and External Testing Manager in Porto to drive the testing strategy and governance for the CSD Convergence Programme. The role ensures acceptance readiness for internal operations and external clients, coordinating across markets, releases and stakeholders.

You will oversee UAT and EUA planning, align with programme roadmap, and lead client-facing validation activities, with a focus on risk management, quality and