Job Title: Counterparty Credit Risk QA Manager - Vice President
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Contract Length: 6 months
Location: London - 2/3 days per week in the office
Working Pattern: Via Umbrella Company
Our client, a leading player in the banking and financial services sector, is seeking a talented and experienced Counterparty Credit Risk QA Manager at the Vice President level to lead critical testing activities within their Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR) domain. This exciting opportunity is perfect for a dynamic individual who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about ensuring high-quality testing delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and implement the overall test strategy for Counterparty Credit Risk initiatives.
- Align testing activities with the organisation's QA processes, standards, and governance framework.
- Review and enhance existing QA processes, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Build and scale a high-performing QA function through hiring, mentoring, and coaching.
- Develop KPI and quality reporting frameworks to monitor test coverage, defect leakage, and release quality.
- Oversee test planning, execution, and reporting across various phases including SIT and UAT.
- Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects.
- Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and risk stakeholders to ensure effective test coverage.
- Maintain compliance with audit and governance requirements.
- Monitor test progress, risks, and issues, providing clear status reports to senior stakeholders.
- Support release planning and coordinate end-to-end testing activities.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Robust experience as a Test Manager within banking or financial services.
- Deep domain knowledge in Counterparty Credit Risk or similar risk domains.
- Proven experience in defining test strategies aligned to enterprise QA standards.
- Strong understanding of test governance and audit requirements.
- Experience managing SIT, UAT, and end-to-end testing processes.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Proficiency with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Xray, or similar).
- Ability to enhance existing QA processes effectively.
- Strong understanding of banking SDLC/STLC governance and risk controls.
- Hands-on experience with defect and test management tools.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies is essential.
- Exposure to automation frameworks or scripting is a plus. xgikmsk
Preferred Skills:
- Strong exposure to Counterparty Credit Risk concepts including EAD, PFE, and collateral workflows.
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