Test Manager

EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a global data and artificial intelligence ("AI") company that offers services and solutions to reinvent client business models, drive better outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform businesses, including the world’s leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, media and retail, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have more than 60,000 employees spanning six continents.

Role Title: Onshore Test Manager – Financial Systems

BU/Segment: Finance Transformation / Technology & Analytics

Location: London: United Kingdom (Onsite)

Employment Type: Interim. Initial 6-months contract

The Onshore Test Manager plays a critical role in leading and executing testing activities across a major financial transformation program currently in design phase. You will manage end-to-end testing across multiple vendors and systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with finance and accounting requirements. The role requires deep experience in financial systems testing, strong knowledge of finance operations, and the ability to work seamlessly with Solution, Application, and System Integration Partners. This position is essential to ensuring the successful deployment of financial technology solutions within a complex enterprise environment.

What the role entails:

• Own and deliver the end-to-end testing strategy across all testing phases including SIT, UAT, E2E, Performance Testing, Penny Testing, and Data Reconciliation.
• Manage and coordinate testing activities across multiple vendors including Solution Partner, System Integration Partner, and Application Partner.
• Ensure integration and application testing validate accurate outputs, correct financial calculations, data integrity, and compliance with finance requirements.
• Participate in design workshops to understand system architecture, financial processes, and end-to-end business flows.
• Develop, maintain, and manage test plans, test cases, traceability matrices, and defect processes.
• Coordinate with finance stakeholders to facilitate test execution, validation, and formal sign-off.
• Provide regular testing status updates, manage risks and issues and drive resolution across cross-functional teams.

Experience and background required:

• Extensive financial systems testing experience supported by a strong finance or accounting foundation.
• Deep understanding of finance operations and processes — able to engage immediately with no learning curve.
• Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-vendor testing programs.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage finance teams, conduct interviews, and validate outcomes.
• Ability to translate finance requirements into structured testing approaches and execution plans.
• Experience leading structured defect triage sessions and performing root-cause analysis.
• Experience working on enterprise-scale finance transformation programs.
• Knowledge of data migration approaches, data validation, and reconciliation strategies.
• Familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines.

Behavioural competence:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced presentation capabilities and professional executive presence.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to handle sensitive or unexpected situations with sound judgment.
• Ability to manage high workloads, competing priorities, and strict delivery timelines.

What you can look forward to as part of a leading global analytics and digital solutions company

• Competitive salary, bonus, private healthcare, critical illness and life assurance (4x salary), income protection, and pension.
• Access to everyday financial well-being solutions such as cashback cards, discount programs, and Cycle to Work schemes.
• Professional development through online courses, workshops, seminars, and continuous learning initiatives supported by EXL.
• A diverse and inclusive culture — EXL does not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.
• Eligibility to participate in EXL’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).