Testing Team - Payments VP
6 Month Contract (Initial)
London
Hybrid Working
The Adecco group is part of Adecco Workforce Solutions (AWS). We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone''s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile banking clients. They are currently looking for a Testing Team - Payments Associate to join them for an initial 6 month contract, however there may be scope for extension.
Role Purpose:
- To oversee, prepare and validate system UAT testing.
- Monitor testing developments and oversee all UAT.
- To be fully proficient on daily BAU tasks, to fully understand processes undertaken and test efficiently and effectively.
- To provide feedback to peers and senior management of any updates to the regression testing where required.
- To build and maintain core test pack material that can be used in successive system builds.
- Attend BAU team meetings and provide feedback on upcoming changes that will affect them.
- Provide training on any new processes where required.
- Manage ongoing projects from initial discussions through to implementation.
- Co-ordinate any system issues and quick win system enhancements to reduce processing/investigation volumes.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
- Oversee the planning and execution of testing phases for key projects and initiatives.
- Ensuring all UAT tests are carried out within timeframes set and senior management are routinely updated of testing status for reporting purposes.
- Ensure timely identification, documentation and resolution of defects.
- Collaborate with relevant sections stakeholders to define and validate test cases and acceptance criteria.
- Ensure timely escalation of risks or issues identified during testing.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with project managers, developers, and business users.
- Assist with development of BAU knowledge base, ensuring all users are fully aware of all changes being implemented and provide training where required.
- Continuous feedback to management team of progress any relevant updates.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Accuracy - attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask effectively and manage conflicting priorities.
- Flexibility - Flexible and versatile attitude is essential due to the range of tasks and deadlines undertaken.
- Proactivity - Proactive and self-motivated approach to conflicting deadlines.
- Detailed payments knowledge and Industry Standard understanding e.g. PSD2, ISO 20022 and SEPA Messaging.
- Excellent understanding of SWIFT payment formatting including ISO 20022.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Project management experience
- Previous system UAT testing experience
Location:
This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to work from the clients London office 2 days a week.
Working hours:
Standard working hours with some flex where required.
If you feel that this is a role that would suit you then please apply today.
If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
The Adecco Group is an equal opportunities company