Role: Test Manager

Location: London, 2-3 days per week on site required

Duration: 12-month contract

Rate: £800.00 - £850.00 per day through umbrella

We're seeking an experienced Test Manager to support the onboarding of a new client to a major financial institution's Back Office (BO) and align with Middle Office (MO) operations. This is a key role within a high-impact programme involving Aladdin, Data Vault, and cross-functional coordination across multiple teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead testing efforts related to onboarding a client into BO and MO environments, ensuring smooth integration with Aladdin.
• Oversee the testing of data interfaces between BO, MO, and Data Vault into Aladdin format.
• Collaborate with the Middle Office, Back Office, and Data Vault teams to resolve file delivery and data content issues.
• Manage BO/MO tollgate testing requirements and internal sign-offs.
• Liaise with the Vault team to ensure alignment with file build requirements and testing plans.
• Attend and contribute to all planning, testing, and internal workstream meetings.
• Take ownership of defect management and coordination across stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain a comprehensive test plan aligned with the broader programme timeline.
• Work closely with workstream leads, operations teams, and the programme manager.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in test management and oversight within financial services.
• Strong defect management and coordination skills.
• A solid understanding of Middle Office and Back Office functions and workflows.
• Experience working with Aladdin and financial data platforms is highly desirable.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered please click the "apply" button.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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