Equities Operations Transformation - Senior Test Manager - Vice President at JPMC Candidate Experience page

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Test Management, Project Management, Business Analysis, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing, Test Automation, Data Analytics, Equities Products, Trade Management, Settlement Workflows, Regulatory Requirements, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Join our dynamic Equities Operations Transformation team as a Senior Test Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in driving the quality and success of strategic transformation initiatives across the APAC Corporate and Investment Banking Equities business. As a Senior Test Manager within Equities Operations Transformation, you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end testing strategy, execution, and delivery for complex projects, ensuring robust solutions that support business growth, regulatory change, and operational excellence. Job responsibilities Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive test strategies and plans for strategic system implementations, business process improvements, and regulatory change initiatives. Lead and manage all phases of functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) across multiple projects and workstreams. Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, functionality, and compliance, proactively identifying and resolving issues throughout the testing lifecycle. Collaborate closely with Business Managers, Operations Leads, Technology teams, and other internal or external partners to align testing activities with business priorities and project objectives. Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing testing team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and excellence. Drive the adoption and optimization of automation tools and frameworks to enhance testing efficiency, accuracy, and coverage. Maintain detailed documentation of test plans, test cases, results, and metrics. Provide clear, data-driven reporting and updates to stakeholders and senior management. Identify opportunities to streamline testing processes, improve controls, and support the transformation agenda. Proactively manage risks and issues related to testing, ensuring timely escalation and resolution to maintain project momentum. Oversee project timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables, ensuring testing activities are integrated into overall project plans and milestones. Work with business analysts and stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into effective test cases, and ensure solutions meet business needs. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills A minimum of 8 years of experience in leading and managing complex testing programs within the financial services industry, preferably in Equities, Capital Markets, or Securities Services. Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, organizing, delivering projects on time and within scope, and experience in Agile project delivery and adaptable to evolving methodologies. Strong business analysis skills, with the ability to elicit, analyze, and document business requirements, and translate them into actionable testing strategies. Deep expertise in functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality solutions. Demonstrated proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., UI Path, Selenium, QTP), and data analytics/visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx). Strong understanding of equities products, trade management, settlement workflows, and regulatory requirements. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to structure complex issues and provide timely solutions. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, able to interact professionally with senior executives, business leads, technology teams, and external partners. Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement. Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; professional certifications in project management or testing (e.g., ISTQB, PMP, Agile) are preferred. Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Experience with strategic system implementation, business process re-engineering, and regulatory change projects. Hands-on experience with automation and AI/ML use cases to enhance testing outcomes. Familiarity with BPM tools and techniques for process analysis and documentation. Experience in managing stakeholder forums and cross-team initiatives.

Responsibilities

The Senior Test Manager will lead the end-to-end testing strategy and execution for complex projects within the Equities Operations Transformation team. This role involves ensuring high-quality deliverables and collaborating with various stakeholders to align testing activities with business objectives.