Test Manager (Capital Markets) Position: Test Manager – Capital Markets Experience: 10–15 Years Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time / Long-Term Contract Domain: Banking & Capital Markets Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Test Manager with a strong background in Capital Markets to lead enterprise-wide testing initiatives for a leading banking client in Riyadh. The ideal candidate must possess extensive experience in managing QA teams, defining testing strategies, and delivering high-quality testing services across complex capital market applications. Candidates must have prior experience working in Saudi Arabia and possess a strong understanding of the Saudi banking and financial services landscape.
Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end testing activities across Capital Markets applications and platforms. Define and implement the overall Test Strategy, Test Plan, Test Governance, and Quality Assurance framework. Manage Functional, System Integration, Regression, Performance, UAT, and Production Validation testing. Lead multiple QA teams comprising Test Leads, Functional Testers, Automation Engineers, and Performance Testers. Collaborate with Business, Product Owners, Development, PMO, Infrastructure, and Vendor teams throughout the SDLC. Review business requirements and ensure complete test coverage. Drive defect management, root cause analysis, and quality metrics reporting. Manage test estimation, planning, resource allocation, budgeting, and project timelines. Ensure compliance with banking regulations, security standards, and organizational quality processes. Coordinate SIT, UAT, Release Validation, and Go-Live support activities. Present quality dashboards, project status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior management and stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement initiatives by implementing QA best practices and process optimization. Mentor and guide testing teams while promoting a quality-first culture.
Required Experience10–15 years of overall experience in Software Testing and Quality Assurance. Minimum 4–5 years in a Test Manager or QA Manager role. Mandatory experience working in Saudi Arabia. Extensive experience in Capital Markets projects within banks or financial institutions. Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), and Agile methodologies. Experience managing large testing teams across multiple projects. Strong stakeholder management and client-facing experience.
Mandatory Capital Markets Experience Candidates should possess hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:Equity Trading Fixed Income Bonds Treasury Operations Investment Banking Securities Trading Asset Management Portfolio Management Mutual Funds Wealth Management Custody Services Corporate Actions Derivatives Foreign Exchange (FX) Money Markets Clearing & Settlement Risk Management Trade Lifecycle Management Market Data Integration Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
Technical Skills Experience with:Test Management Tools (JIRA, Azure Dev Ops, HP ALM, q Test, Zephyr) Defect Management API Testing (Postman, SOAP UI) SQL and Database Validation Test Automation Frameworks (preferred) CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops testing practices Test Metrics and Reporting Performance Testing coordination Release and Environment Management
Preferred Qualifications Experience working with leading Capital Market platforms. Knowledge of trading systems, exchanges, and settlement platforms. Experience in banking transformation or digital modernization projects. ISTQB Certification (Preferred). PMP, Prince2, Agile, Scrum, or SAFe Certification is an advantage.
Mandatory Requirements Saudi Arabia project experience is mandatory. Capital Markets domain expertise is mandatory. Willingness to work onsite in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Strong English communication skills; Arabic is an added advantage.
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