At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead testing initiatives and ensure quality across digital banking and financial services projects.
- Company: Alpha Bank London, a unique bank valuing people and connections.
- Benefits: Collaborative culture, opportunities for growth, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on empowerment and professional development.
- Why this job: Join a team that values innovation and collaboration while delivering meaningful change.
- Qualifications: Extensive QA experience in banking, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
About Us
We are not your run-of-the-mill bank. It's our people which makes us exceptional. Every individual here is valued - not just for what they do, but for who they are. We've built a culture rooted in purpose, passion, and a healthy dose of humanity. Joining Alpha Bank London isn't just about a career - it's about connection. You'll collaborate with colleagues from all walks of life, building bonds that last and networks that matter. It's this blend of international reach and local expertise that makes us strong. Whether you're starting out or stepping up, you'll find responsibility, variety, and experiences that go far beyond what a boutique bank or a corporate giant could offer alone. Together, we amplify ideas, share knowledge, and create impact. We believe in doing well and doing good. That means more than closing deals; it's about making a difference for our clients, our communities, and each other. Because when one of us succeeds, we all succeed. Ready to make your mark? Let's do it. Together.
The Role
Alpha Bank Group is seeking an experienced Senior Test Lead to deliver change initiatives across the organisation, with a strong focus on technical project delivery within financial services. The role requires proven experience managing projects involving multi‐currency products, debit card solutions, and integrations with online and mobile banking platforms. The Senior Test Lead will lead the full project delivery lifecycle, operating in a structured and professional manner to ensure projects are delivered to agreed standards. This includes clear accountability for planning, execution, reporting, governance, and risk management, while working effectively with cross‐functional stakeholders.
What You'll Do
- Define and own end‐to‐end test strategy and delivery across major transformation programmes
- Lead testing across digital channels, core banking upgrades, cards, payments, multi‐currency accounts, AML and financial crime systems
- Plan and manage SIT, integration, end‐to‐end, regression, UAT, and live proving test phases
- Coordinate test execution across internal teams, Alpha Bank Greece technology teams, and external vendors
- Review test cases, scripts, and automation to ensure quality, coverage, and traceability
- Drive defect triage, root cause analysis, and timely resolution
- Provide hands‐on leadership across API, middleware, digital, and third‐party system testing
- Ensure testing validates customer journeys, operational processes, and regulatory compliance
- Identify testing risks early, manage RAID items, and escalate where required
- Present testing status, risks, and readiness to senior stakeholders and governance forums
- Maintain audit‐ready testing documentation in line with PRA/FCA and Consumer Duty expectations
What We're Looking For
- Extensive experience in Quality Assurance / Test Leadership within a UK bank
- Proven delivery across:
- Digital banking (online & mobile)
- Payments (FPS, SEPA, ACH, SWIFT)
- Card issuing and card lifecycle platforms
- Core banking and ledger integrations
- Multi‐currency banking (GBP, EUR, USD)
- Financial Crime and AML systems
- Strong experience working with external vendors and offshore / nearshore teams
- In‐depth knowledge of UK regulatory, governance, and operational risk requirements
- Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies
- Hands‐on experience with test tools (e.g. JIRA, Zephyr, automation frameworks)
- Strong understanding of API testing, SQL, data validation, and end‐to‐end banking flows
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Desirable: ISTQB / ISEB or similar testing certifications
- Agile, Scrum, or PMP qualifications
Why Join Us?
At Alpha Bank London, our values shape everything we do:
- Innovation – Contribute ideas to improve processes and efficiency.
- Collaboration – Work closely with a supportive team to achieve shared goals.
- Excellence – Deliver accurate, high-quality work that makes a difference.
- Delivery – See the results of your efforts in real-time operations.
- Empowerment – Take ownership of your tasks and build skills for your next career step.
You can see all of our open vacancies on the Alpha Bank London careers site.
Test Lead in London employer: Alpha Bank
At Alpha Bank London, we pride ourselves on being more than just a bank; we are a community that values each individual for their unique contributions. Our culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing employees with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment. With a focus on making a positive impact, we empower our team members to take ownership of their work and drive meaningful change within the treasury operations, all while enjoying the benefits of working in a dynamic and diverse setting in London.
