Payments Test Integration & Implementation Lead - Vice President

Location: BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, United Kingdom

Job Family: Product Portfolio & Delivery

About the Role

At JP Morgan Chase, we are at the forefront of redefining the future of financial services through innovative payments technology. As a Payments Test Integration & Implementation Lead - Vice President in our Bournemouth office, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our cutting-edge payments platforms. This position within the Product Portfolio & Delivery category involves leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT) initiatives for global payments products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate and implement robust testing strategies that support seamless transaction processing. Your expertise will directly contribute to minimizing risks in high-volume financial operations, aligning with our commitment to regulatory excellence and customer trust in the dynamic fintech landscape. In this leadership role, you will oversee the full spectrum of UAT activities, from strategy development to execution and continuous improvement. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and compliance experts to define test scenarios that validate payments systems against real-world financial demands, such as real-time settlements and cross-border transfers. By leveraging automation and agile practices, you will drive efficiencies that accelerate product delivery while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and security. This is an opportunity to influence JP Morgan Chase's payments ecosystem, where your decisions impact millions of daily transactions worldwide. We value professionals who thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment and are passionate about technology's role in finance. Joining our team in Bournemouth, you will benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, diverse professional networks, and opportunities for career growth within one of the world's leading financial institutions. If you have a proven track record in payments testing and a vision for excellence, we invite you to bring your skills to JP Morgan Chase and help shape the next generation of secure, efficient payment solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) process for Payments Technology products, ensuring seamless integration and implementation across platforms
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, and business stakeholders to define test strategies and acceptance criteria for payments solutions
• Oversee the end-to-end test lifecycle, from planning and execution to defect management and reporting in a fast-paced financial environment
• Drive efficiency improvements in testing processes, incorporating automation and best practices to support JP Morgan Chase's global payments infrastructure
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and risk management standards specific to financial services
• Mentor and guide junior team members on testing methodologies and tools relevant to payments technology
• Analyze test results to identify bottlenecks and recommend enhancements for product reliability and performance
• Facilitate integration testing between payments systems and core banking platforms, minimizing disruptions to live operations
• Monitor and report on UAT metrics, contributing to portfolio delivery goals within the Product Portfolio & Delivery category
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in payments technology and incorporate them into testing frameworks

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in software testing, with at least 5 years focused on User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in financial services
• Proven track record in leading test integration and implementation for payments or transaction processing systems
• Strong understanding of payments technology, including SWIFT, SEPA, and real-time payment networks
• Experience with agile methodologies and test automation tools in a large-scale enterprise environment
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards such as PSD2, GDPR, and PCI-DSS in the financial sector
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a global banking context

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced certification in testing such as ISTQB Advanced Level or Certified Scrum Master
• Experience with JP Morgan Chase's internal payments platforms or similar proprietary systems
• Prior leadership role in implementing test strategies for high-volume financial transactions
• Familiarity with cloud-based testing environments like AWS or Azure in a fintech setting
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification in finance or technology

Required Skills

• Expertise in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) methodologies
• Proficiency in test automation tools like Selenium, JUnit, or Cucumber
• Strong knowledge of payments protocols (e.g., ISO 20022, RTP)
• Experience with defect tracking systems such as JIRA or HP ALM
• Agile and Scrum framework proficiency
• Regulatory compliance awareness in financial services
• Leadership and team management skills
• Analytical problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Project management skills with tools like MS Project or Confluence
• Understanding of database querying (SQL) for test data validation
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines in DevOps environments
• Risk assessment and mitigation in high-stakes financial testing
• Adaptability to evolving technology landscapes
• Attention to detail in transaction accuracy verification

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based annual bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Generous retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities through JP Morgan's internal training programs and tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan and financial wellness resources
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options in Bournemouth
• Access to global mobility programs and career advancement within JP Morgan Chase

JP Morgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer.