Senior Manager, Testing - Core Banking

at  Deloitte

REQ #

15409
Job description

CONNECT TO YOUR SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

To qualify for the role Senior Managers must have:

• Experience of working with Next-Gen Core Banking solutions (10x, Thought Machine, Mambu, Temenos, FIS or equivalent).
• Experience of core system modernisation (in particular within Banking but broader Financial Services would be relevant) with a track record of high performance and success in your role.
• Experience of leading quality engineering for complex systems integration programmes in Financial Services. For example, new core integration into existing legacy architecture and required migration activities.
• Experience in defining test strategies for large and complex IT change programmes.
• Strong leadership skills and experience of building high performing quality engineering teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and communicate with senior stakeholders.
• Experience of building and strengthening key client relationships.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, business writing and professional skills, able to bridge both technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness of how transformation programmes operate.

Additional desirable experience includes:

• Experience or understanding of banking products, processes, and technologies in areas such as:
• Commercial and/or Retail banking including but not limited to; products such as payments, mortgages, lending, trade and supply chain finance, cash management and liquidity.
• Digital channels including but not limited to; mobile, web and Relationship Manager channels.
• Digital platforms and technologies including but not limited to; cloud, API/Microservices, data and analytics.
• The ability to develop solutions and value-adding propositions and take these to market.
• Experience of managing, strengthening and broadening key client relationships.
• ISTQB certification or equivalent.
• Ability to design and implement test automation frameworks.
• Industry certifications such as Scrum Master, BCS, ITIL, and cloud certifications such as AWS/GCP/Azure among others.
• Proficiency or experience with a software development language e.g. Java, Python, SQL, HTML.
• A proven track record in a top tier consultancy.
• Strong proficiency in key day to day applications such as Microsoft Office, Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with our industry and capability leads to develop and implement propositions in the banking sector to attract new clients.
• Contributing to thought leadership in quality and test engineering.
• Managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.
• Building long term, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across banking client organisations.
• Taking responsibility for budgets, client deliverables and billing.
• Leading and supporting the development of bid responses and presenting proposals.
• Defining test strategies and approaches for complex core banking programmes.
• Managing client test delivery, demonstrating how testing activities meet quality, time and cost objectives.
• Providing advice on testing toolsets and leveraging them effectively on programmes.
• Reviewing test processes and practices and coaching the team on enhancement opportunities.
• Owning risks and issues around testing processes, tools and resourcing.
• Acting as a role model, helping to develop and mentor junior team members

To qualify for the role Senior Managers must have:

• Experience of working with Next-Gen Core Banking solutions (10x, Thought Machine, Mambu, Temenos, FIS or equivalent).
• Experience of core system modernisation (in particular within Banking but broader Financial Services would be relevant) with a track record of high performance and success in your role.
• Experience of leading quality engineering for complex systems integration programmes in Financial Services. For example, new core integration into existing legacy architecture and required migration activities.
• Experience in defining test strategies for large and complex IT change programmes.
• Strong leadership skills and experience of building high performing quality engineering teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and communicate with senior stakeholders.
• Experience of building and strengthening key client relationships.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, business writing and professional skills, able to bridge both technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness of how transformation programmes operate