About the role
ING is implementing Broadridge as part of a critical regulatory reporting transformation programme spanning multiple regimes (EMIR, SFTR, MiFIR, CFTC). We are seeking a hands-on Test Lead to own and drive the end-to-end testing workstream. This role is delivery critical, highly visible, and operates at the intersection of IT, Operations, Compliance, vendors, and senior programme governance.
Responsibilities
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Define and own the end-to-end test strategy (SIT, UAT, regression, cutover, go-live readiness), including entry/exit criteria, defect severity definitions, and escalation models.
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Design and implement governance frameworks, including RACI matrices, decision flows, and escalation procedures to ensure clear ownership and accountability.
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Ensure test coverage explicitly addresses regulatory reporting obligations (e.g. EMIR lifecycle events, UTIs, valuations, reconciliations) and validate data quality and completeness.
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Plan and manage testing across multiple teams and locations, including external vendors, with clear risk-based reporting to programme stakeholders.
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Manage test planning, progress tracking, defect triage, and drive resolution of critical defects based on regulatory and operational risk.
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Lead go-live readiness assessments and cutover testing, support post-go-live validation, and ensure controlled handover to business-as-usual operations.
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Work closely with Operations and Compliance to ensure regulatory sign-off readiness and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.
Work environment
You will work at ING's Treasury Center (TRC) in Amsterdam, embedded within a cross-functional team spanning IT, Operations, Compliance, and external vendors. This is a hands-on delivery role requiring strong programme control, regulatory awareness, and stakeholder management. You will operate in a structured, governance-driven environment with high visibility to senior leadership.
Requirements
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Proven experience as Test Lead on large-scale system implementations (6+ years).
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Hands-on experience with financial markets, post-trade, or transaction reporting systems.
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Strong understanding of regulatory-driven change (EMIR, MiFIR, SFTR) and trade lifecycle events.
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Experience managing testing in vendor-led implementations (on-premise or SaaS).
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Ability to translate regulatory and business requirements into concrete test scenarios.
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Strong stakeholder management and confidence working with senior management.
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Structured, assertive, delivery-focused mindset with strong communication and constructive challenge capabilities.
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Experience with Broadridge transaction reporting platforms is highly desirable.
What we offer
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Competitive salary: € 6.500,00 - € 7.100,00 gross per month.
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Contract duration: 1 july 2026 to 30 June 2027, with option to extend.
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36 hours per week.
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Competitive vacation scheme and 13th-month bonus.
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Pension scheme and commuting allowance.
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Hybrid working arrangement with home-office flexibility.
