Associate Director, GWBT&M - e-Treasury and Business Management (Digital Development) MY

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management

• Manage and mentor a team of UAT testers.

• Define team goals, set priorities, and ensure deadlines are met.

• Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.

• Adopt and enforce a defined set of UAT testing principles.

Test Planning and Strategy

• Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test scripts.

• Ensure test scenarios are comprehensive and include negative testing using invalid data and conditions.

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Business Analysts, Group Technology teams, and vendors to understand project requirements and timelines.

• Ensure test plans are aligned with overall project goals.

• Leverage Artificial Intelligence and/or automated testing scripts across testing activities where applicable.

Quality Assurance Processes

• Oversee the execution of both manual and automated testing.

• Ensure thorough testing of software applications, identifying defects and ensuring timely resolution.

• Implement and promote best practices in testing processes and methodologies.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare detailed test reports, documentation, and testing metrics.

• Communicate test results, risks, and quality issues effectively to stakeholders.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of test cases, scripts, and testing procedures.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in testing tools, technologies, and methodologies.

• Identify opportunities for improvement in QA processes and implement enhancements accordingly.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business users, vendors, Group Technology, and Group Operations.

• Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software testing, with at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.

• Certification in software testing (e.g. ISTQB).

• Experience working within Agile or Scrum methodologies.

• Experience in Blockchain or Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) initiatives, proofs of concept, or system implementations within financial services is an added advantage.