Testing Strategy Lead

• Responsible for staying abreast of WCR policy, procedure and standards and incorporating into development of centralised test scripts for QARs
• Leading the testing strategy drafting and coordination ensuring testing strategy is in alignment with business needs and test requirements
• Work with teams of professionals to enable effective execution of QARs by assisting early in capacity planning, testing strategy development, test script development and other activities for ongoing delivery of robust Quality Assurance results
• Proactively manage relationship with multiple stakeholders, including QA heads
• Represent IBQA in working groups for internal and regulatory remediations
• Assist in the establishment of WCR IBQA policies, procedures, risk assessment, and controls to drive effective QA coverage and standards
• Stay abreast of relevant changes to rules/regulations and industry news, including regulatory findings
• Support the Heads of WLCR/CCR/Data IBQA on internal projects and initiatives
• Support WCR IBQA Voice of the Employee (VOE) as well as diversity and inclusion initiatives.

• Demonstratable project management or assurance related experience, including 12-14 years in wholesale banking, credit risk management, operations or internal audit at investment or large commercial bank
• Advanced understanding of risk management and control frameworks related to wholesale lending management or equivalent risk discipline
• Exceptional knowledge and experience on designing and implementing assurance frameworks, from execution of scripts and procedures, development of housing infrastructure and database maintenance, reporting to senior management of observed findings, and continuous improvement
• Proficient understanding of policies and procedures with the ability to execute change seamlessly
• Significant experience in preparing presentations for seniors
• Outstanding awareness and adherence to the control environment, including Quality Assurance.

• Solid organizational skills with ability to manage time and prioritize effectively with little to no supervision
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to audiences of varying levels of seniority
• Seasoned Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills.

Travel (less than 10%).