Test Manager – Transfer Agency / Fund Accounting

Summary: The Test Manager for Transfer Agency/Fund Accounting will oversee testing processes for multi-jurisdiction onboarding for a major EMEA client. This role involves managing testing activities, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with testing requirements. The position requires strong governance documentation and defect management skills, along with a solid understanding of back office functions. The role is primarily on-site, with a focus on collaboration and communication across multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage testing for Transfer Agency or Fund Accounting multi-jurisdiction onboarding.
• Implement and build testing for non-standard/new processes.
• Coordinate testing activities between Back Office/Vault, Front & Middle office, and external stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings and manage file delivery and data content queries.
• Organize and manage the testing tollgate requirements.
• Plan and manage onboarding testing with platform teams.
• Document and track the test plan.
• Coordinate with internal and external resources regarding activities and queries.
• Attend joint planning and testing calls, as well as internal workstream calls.
• Manage defects and coordinate resolutions.
• Prepare test plans aligned with the wider program plan and organize internal tollgate sign-offs.
• Liaise with workstream leads, operational teams, and the Program manager.

Key Skills:

• Test manager/oversight experience.
• Strong test governance documentation skills.
• Defect management expertise.
• Good understanding of back office functions (TA & FA) in EMEA.
• Experience with back office function onboarding.

Salary (Rate): £875/day

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other