We are seeking a results‑driven professional with deep expertise in testing within large‑scale, client‑facing transformation programs. Within GCI’s Global Testing Practice, the focus is on strategy, planning, execution, and management of end‑to‑end platform testing across implementation programs. These programs span front, middle, and back office operations and involve complex data flows across State Street, Charles River Development, clients, and industry partners.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, familiarity with AI concepts, and an interest in leveraging AI‑driven approaches to enhance test coverage, efficiency, and quality.
Why this role is important to us
GCI plays a critical role in driving seamless integration across front, middle, and back‑office workflows within State Street’s interoperable platform ecosystem. Rigorous end‑to‑end testing of applications, data, and workflows is essential to accelerating implementation timelines, ensuring reliability, and delivering a consistent, high‑quality client experience.
This role directly supports our mission by strengthening test strategy, enhancing operational readiness, and enabling AI‑supported testing practices that improve speed, accuracy, and scalability across transformation programs.
What you will be responsible for
Represent State Street GCI in client engagements, setting expectations and guiding clients throughout the end‑to‑end testing journey.
Manage resource allocation for the testing team.
Lead strategic delivery initiatives and contribute to the implementation model within GCI.
Oversee a global team of functional and automation testers, ensuring high-quality delivery across regions.
Drive the adoption of best practices, testing standards, and process excellence across the organization.
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Script, Run and troubleshoot Robotic test automation
Support AI understanding and champion the adoption of AI‑driven testing methodologies.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Exemplify a delivery-focused, team-driven mindset and act as a role model for peers and colleagues.
Be a back-up to Test lead and assist in producing test metrics and status reporting to the management on timely basis
Coordination with US / UK and third-party vendors or SSC Clients
Flexibility to work in APAC/UK hrs (when required).
What we value
The successful candidate must have strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, along with a deep understanding of global portfolio management and financial servicing, including portfolio construction, trading, compliance, and risk across major asset classes.
Skills That Will Help You Succeed in This Role:
4 -9 years of experience in functional testing with a solid understanding of Capital Markets
3+ years leading project teams across internal and external stakeholder groups.
Hands-on experience with Investment Banking applications across Front Office (CRD), Middle Office, and Back Office, spanning multiple asset classes.
Strong capability in designing Test Strategy and Test Approach aligned with client service models.
Ability to plan and execute activities based on project milestones.
Experience producing test metrics and delivering timely status reporting to management.
Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and deliver programs effectively.
Proficiency with Test Management Tools such as JIRA, Confluence, SQL, and PowerPoint.
Work closely with Business (Test case reviews/ops readiness) and IT teams (deployments/fixes)
Defect Management – Articulation of defects in detailed manner, assigning defects to technical teams, capturing target fix dates and resolution comments from IT
Good understanding of AI concepts and familiarity with AI‑driven testing approaches, including identifying opportunities for AI adoption within testing processes.
Experience with Test Automation Management Tools such as UiPath.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Management or Information System Management.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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