Our client, a leading UK wealth manager serving affluent and high-net-worth customers, is seeking an experienced QA Manager to lead quality assurance across its technology estate.
The role will establish a consistent approach to testing across customer-facing digital products, internal platforms and third-party systems. Working closely with technology, product and business teams, the QA Manager will ensure that changes are delivered safely, efficiently and to the standards expected within a regulated wealth-management environment.
This is a hands-on role, combining ownership of the QA approach with direct involvement in business-critical projects and releases.
Key Responsibilities
Own and develop the organisation's QA and testing strategy, standards and processes
Lead functional, integration, regression, user acceptance and non-functional testing
Develop test plans, acceptance criteria and quality gates for technology releases
Build and improve test-automation capability
Embed quality assurance throughout the software-development lifecycle
Work with technology and business teams to identify risks, defects and dependencies early
Coordinate user acceptance testing and manage defects through to resolution
Provide clear reporting on release readiness, testing outcomes and quality risks
Ensure effective testing of integrations and data flows between internal and third-party systems
Support the safe adoption of Microsoft Copilot, including testing AI-enabled workflows, outputs and controls
Oversee the quality of delivery from external technology providers
Support incident reviews and drive continuous improvement across testing and release processes
Our client, a leading UK wealth manager serving affluent and high-net-worth customers, is seeking an experienced QA Manager to lead quality assurance across its technology estate.
The role will establish a consistent approach to testing across customer-facing digital products, internal platforms and third-party systems. Working closely with technology, product and business teams, the QA Manager will ensure that changes are delivered safely, efficiently and to the standards expected within a regulated wealth-management environment.
This is a hands-on role, combining ownership of the QA approach with direct involvement in business-critical projects and releases.
Key Responsibilities
Own and develop the organisation's QA and testing strategy, standards and processes
Lead functional, integration, regression, user acceptance and non-functional testing
Develop test plans, acceptance criteria and quality gates for technology releases
Build and improve test-automation capability
Embed quality assurance throughout the software-development lifecycle
Work with technology and business teams to identify risks, defects and dependencies early
Coordinate user acceptance testing and manage defects through to resolution
Provide clear reporting on release readiness, testing outcomes and quality risks
Ensure effective testing of integrations and data flows between internal and third-party systems
Support the safe adoption of Microsoft Copilot, including testing AI-enabled workflows, outputs and controls
Oversee the quality of delivery from external technology providers
Support incident reviews and drive continuous improvement across testing and release processes
Requirements
Strong experience in QA or software testing within wealth management, banking or another regulated financial-services environment
Experience owning or developing a QA and testing strategy
Strong knowledge of functional, integration, regression and user acceptance testing
Experience testing customer-facing platforms, APIs, system integrations and data flows
Experience implementing or improving test automation
Good understanding of Agile delivery, DevOps and CI/CD practices
Experience working with third-party technology providers
Strong understanding of operational risk, information security and data protection
Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to business and senior stakeholders
A pragmatic, hands-on approach, balancing delivery speed, customer experience and risk
Experience testing or embedding Microsoft Copilot or other enterprise AI tools would be advantageous
Benefits
Length: 6-month contract
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Quality Assurance Manager in London employer: G MASS Consulting
G MASS Consulting is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and independence, particularly in the regulated insurance sector. Employees benefit from hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies like SharePoint and Power Platform, alongside opportunities for professional growth and contract extensions. Located in a vibrant area, the company prioritises employee well-being and collaboration, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
