Test Director

Test Director
FTE
London, UK (Hybrid)

Candidate must have Finance or Insurance domain experience.

Hands-on experience related to the below systems:
Oracle financial systems, Data warehouse integration, Solvency II and IFRS reporting, Rating engine integration.
Led/created any Test automation strategies from Policy systems >Data Warehouses >Oracle Financial systems.

We have a multiyear transformation from SAP to Oracle. The program involves multiple releases and taxonomies as follows:
Data Store Platform
Proven experience in managing Finance & Actuarial programs
Rating Engine & Regulatory Reporting
Oracle Integration
ADP (end-to-end reporting)

Looking for someone who has worked with leading insurers on major Finance transformation programs. The person should have strong knowledge of policy, claims, billing, finance, and reporting systems, as well as Oracle Financials, data warehouse integration, Solvency II and IFRS reporting, and rating engine integration. Additionally, I need a candidate who is passionate about Test automation and has significant experience in leading or creating Test automation strategies from Policy systems >Data Warehouses >Oracle Financial systems.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and lead the Test strategy, planning, and scheduling across multiple releases within the transformation programme.
Manage system integration, data validation, UAT, regression, and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) across Policy and claims administration platforms, and related financial systems.
Collaborate with Actuarial, Finance, Data Governance, and IT teams to ensure comprehensive Test coverage aligned with business objectives and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills, engaging effectively with cross functional teams including IFRS17, Actuarial, Regulatory & Statutory Reporting.
Ensure adherence to non-functional requirements such as performance, financial controls, and service assurance standards.
Support go-live readiness through detailed cutover planning, and post-implementation validation to maintain operational stability.

Skills & Experience
Proven experience in Programme-level Test management within finance, actuarial, or regulatory transformation initiatives.
Strong understanding of insurance data, claims processing, actuarial reserving, and financial reporting.
Hands-on experience with data platforms, ETL pipelines, and enterprise reporting tools.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across business and technical domains.
Familiarity with governance frameworks, change management, and release planning in regulated environments.